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William Abrahamson Obituary
In his 58 years, William Abrahamson generated enduring circles of friends. There was the Public School 8 schoolyard group, from his childhood in Brooklyn Heights. There were his colleagues from the Federal Reserve Bank, who met in the late 1960's and remained closest friends ever since.
As the men scattered to different states, it was Mr. Abrahamson, a business analyst at Marsh & McLennan, who kept the group together.
"He was the quieter guy, very secure about who he was," said Ann Abrahamson, his wife of 25 years.
In a group of strong personalities, she said, "he was the mediator, always above the squabbles."
When their son, Erik, was born 11 years ago, Mr. Abrahamson, like many older fathers, looked upon the boy as a gift and a mission.
"Erik was his pride and joy," Mrs. Abrahamson said. "All he wanted was to see him grow up."
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Tyler Schofeild
September 13, 2024
rip william you will be missed.
May 30, 2024
We will never forget. Rest in peace.
Elizabeth Eversfield
May 29, 2024
I didn't know William, but my condolences to his family and friends
Rest in peace William
James Osborne
May 23, 2024
I hope he is in a better place I hope everyone is healed he seemed like a great guy that got to live but not fully rest easy.
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jack
September 12, 2021
I didn't know William, but my condolences to his family and friends, you'll never be forgotten.
Rest in peace William
9.11.21
Elizabeth Eversfield
September 2, 2021
God Bless you
Cindy Roe
August 30, 2021
Remembering William on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.....
ELIZABETH EVERSFIED
September 15, 2020
God Bless you and your family
Vincent Curcuru
September 12, 2020
I grew up in the same neighborhood as "Whitey" (we always called him that) and it was an ethnically mixed neighborhood and there was no sense of discrimination against anyone. We loved sports and did not engage too much in politics but we were all fairly open to giving everyone an opportunity to either play in sports or anything they wanted to do in life. He most certainly did not deserve to die that way as did all the others who did. As a fellow Marine I can only repeat the words in the Marine Corp hymn and that is the streets of heaven must be guarded my United States Marines. I am sure that is what he is doing.
Lesley Weathers
September 11, 2020
Prayers and remembrance to this family especially today!
Anonymous
September 11, 2020
Rest in piece my prayers go out to your family in this time
Jennifer Gatens
September 15, 2019
The epitome of a professional. You are not forgotten after all these years.
Elizabeth Eversfield
September 14, 2019
God Bless you and your family
Tammie Filipi
September 12, 2019
I thought of you Yesterday! Sending Love to your Family & Friends!
September 12, 2019
We will never forget. Rest in peace.
Patricia Medlin
September 12, 2019
Never forgotten and always missed
Jeremy James
September 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2017
Rest in peace bless to you and your family have a wonderful time in heaven
Peter Kinghorn
December 22, 2016
Bill was a valued member of my team when we worked together in 1984-85 and we also had a drink together now and then. It took me many years to learn that he had been a victim of the attack, and I still shed a tear when I recall his loss, which is quite often.
December 4, 2016
Rest in Peace William, Godd Bless your Family and Friends.
September 11, 2016
We will never forget. Rest in peace.
Ruth Thompson
September 11, 2016
Dear family of William Abrahamson, I prayed for your family today, that you would feel the peace of God despite the deep wound left by this great loss.
Vincent Curcuru
September 11, 2016
Think about you often. However I take solace in the line from the Marine Corps hymn that reads in part "and the streets of heaven are guarded by United States Marines..."
Patricia Medlin
September 10, 2016
Never forgotten. Rest in peace.
Michael marsh
September 9, 2016
To even think of how many lives were loss or affected by this sad day in U.S History is devastating. The horror and grief that this event brought forth was mortifying. Choosing just four people to remember is hard because every casualty that day has their own story that is individually as important as every other person. However, one of the lives i have chosen to remember is William F Abrahamson. Mr. Abrahamson worked for Cantor Fitzgerald, which is a buisness management company. He was good man with a wife and son I can imagine were his whole world. His son Erik was his pride and joy, there is nothing more in the world that he would have wanted than seeing his boy grow up. He was known to keep his group of friends together or lead them even though over the years they separated. I can't answer the question of how Mr. Abrahamson contributed to themselves or others on the day of this tragedy. However reading and going back to learn about this man i can guarantee you that he made an effort to better someone around him before thinking of himself. His wife Ann seemed to be so proud to be married to William. The fact that they were torn apart by such a tragedy makes me deeply saddened. He also loved his son as much as any father would. He was proud to be his dad, and enjoyed every second with his son. I admire the life of Mr. Abrahamson beyond belief. He had a wife who loved him very much and a son who he loved dearly. The effort he put forth in getting to the position where he was in work is very admirable and i'd hope to be similar in my career. William F Abrahamson was a man with a beautiful family and life, I will never forget him as long as I live.
Elizabeth Eversfield
November 9, 2015
God Bless you
Trent Upton
September 14, 2015
You will be truly missed. We will never forget.
Tammie Filipi
September 14, 2015
This last summer my Mom(Maxine) & I, visited the Freedom Tower. Saw the place where you worked, lived, & died. Found your name in the museum & the outside memorial. We said a quite Prayer for your Family. We were very Deeply moved.
kristine hanson
September 11, 2015
I wanted to share with your family and friends on my completed cross stitch project that includes all who were killed. May God continue to bless your family.
From: Mary Ann Cobos Boyd
Mary Ann Cobos-Boyd
September 11, 2015
I just wanted to let you know that I read this profile... his life was important in this world.. I pray for continued strength especially for the son Erik that he remember his dad's great qualities and allow them them to continue to build him and pass them on to his kids... God bless you all friends and family of Mr Abrahamson
Patricia Medlin
March 23, 2015
Happy Birthday in heaven
Diana Boyd Moraitis
March 21, 2015
March is your Birthday month as I remember. Some how Whitey no matter how many years pass and all the changes in our lives you still remain in our hearts Always Diana
March 20, 2015
I don't know but you're my age...it devasted me.
Melissa Blue
September 30, 2014
So sorrowful that he didn't get to see his beloved son Erik grow up & know he missed his Dad's presence in his life. May God watch over his wife & son & family & friends. Like the others he will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered because he lost his life for freedom, for us, for the world even.
September 15, 2014
I still have your name that I was given to Pray for You and YOUR FAMILY. Tammie Filipi
Vincent Curcuru
September 13, 2014
As the Marine Corps Hymn says, the streets of heaven are being guarded by people like you. RIP.
Patricis Medlin
September 12, 2014
Always missed.
September 11, 2014
Never to be forgotten
Daniel Morgan
January 6, 2014
William, you'd be 70 years old now and I wonder what you'd be doing to enjoy your retirement years. God Bless you, you were robbed of these years. I look at your picture and say why????
Jesse Arthur
September 12, 2013
My name is Jesse D Arthur. I hail from Mechanicsville VA.
Im a 43 year old father. I also love to ride my motorcycle. Yesterday I rode to D.C. to join the army of patroit bikers in my first ever bike rally. I was bestowed the honor of wearing William F. Abrahamsons name on my helmet to honor one victim of this great trajedy.
I felt compelled to find out who this man was and so here I am finding myself glad to see that he was a man revered by those who knew him. My facebook page bears some photos of this rally including one of his name on my helmet. I plan to also post what i have learned about the person whos name now adorns my helmet. I will leave it on there. My condolenses to his people.. Jesse D Arthur
Patricia Medlin
September 12, 2013
Yes it's been 12 years , but it seems like yesterday . Always in our hearts
Aggie Hall
September 12, 2013
If I ever have children I will share William's tribute with them. Future generations need to know of such a quality individual and great father. God bless your family.
Diana Boyd Moraitis
September 11, 2013
Miss you.
Diana Boyd Moraitis
August 27, 2013
It is almost 12 years later and you still touch people's heart and make tears come to my eyes. I am thankful that there is no anger in my heart, but just sadness. Wouldn't you have been surprised at how many hearts you have touched. I can still see the sparkle in your eyes and you trying to hold that grin of your back..
Peggy Childers
August 26, 2013
To the family and friends of William F. Abrahamson:
William will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
December 7, 2012
miss u
Patricia Medlin
September 11, 2012
You are missed.
September 11, 2012
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you today..... organizing things came across the book we use to get when graduating from Assumption.. think you had one from PS8... any way.. there is was William, Whitey, Billy, Willy... and then backwards as you would like to write.. You are missed by many.. Love Diana
George Antonio Guzman
September 11, 2012
I met Bill just before the cowardly attacks. He was shopping for a vehicle and I was in automotive sales. He immediately came off as a polite and genuinely honest great family man. He was a Marine and I was a corpman(Navy/Marine Corp medic) so we hit it off right away. We had a mutual respect for each other. Partly because Marines always protect their corpman and a corpman saves Marines lives. Mostly because of his character. When I met his wife and son I could tell they were a close knit family. I learned of his passing when his wife walked into my job and told me. I pray and wish you and your family peace and safe harbors my friend.
KIWANUKA Joseph
August 13, 2012
WE JOSEANNEX MESSIAH MUSIC GROUP where two of our members were beneficiaries from LATE WILLIAM F. ABRAHAMSON
now we are in a group called JOSEANNEX MESSIAHS MUSIC GROUP
are having a honor to remember him here in UGANDA
OUR LINK FOR ALL INFORMATION IS HERE
http://www.facebook.com/events/334636686627364/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
WE ARE TOGETHER WITH THE FAMILY .
AND ANY ONE WHO WOULD WISH TO REMEMBER HIS FRIEND forward to us the name
August 11, 2012
To the Abrahamson family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one provide solace for you during this difficult time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again in Paradise. John 17:3
Kat B
November 6, 2011
It's a very sad day when a child loses his father before he becomes a man. The bible gives hope though and says that God has a special place in his heart for fatherless boys. Be assured he is watching over your son.
Patricia Medlin
September 12, 2011
This comes late,however I remember him well and he is missed. My prayers for his family
samantha halleen
September 11, 2011
god will let him look upon his son and continue to watch him grow up you will not be forgotten
Tammie Filipi
September 11, 2011
On 9-11-2001, I went to my church in Lincoln, NE. At the door everyone was given a slip of paper with a name. William's was the name given to me. I have kept this paper and often though of William. Sending LOVE to HIS family, & Friends!
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Vincent Curcuru
September 11, 2011
Saw your name read at the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 in New York and like all the victims, none of you deserved to die that way. I just know from the person you were that the words in the Marine Corps Hymn, the service you served so well, are appropriate "...and they will find the streets (of heaven) are guarded by United States Marines." RIP
Diana Boyd Moraitis
September 10, 2011
He Whitey, tomorrow it will be 10 years.. but you know that..Still carry you close to my heart..Let's see saw Jim this year again, Pat and Bunny and even Moses.. we went for lunch talked about you then took a short walk ended up in front of your old Apartment.. we spoke of your parents... especially your Dad calling out Villy Villy.. Think you always knew you were loved..
my college's remembrance event
Kayleen Young
September 9, 2011
Hi,
My name is Kayleen Young and I attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I know that you do not know me but today my school held a remembrance event in honor of all those who fell victim to the September 11th attacks. Each student was given a card with a name on it to represent someone whose life was lost that day. I received William F. Abrahamson. I found on http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/memorial/lists/by-name/index.html that he worked at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. which is also where a friend of my family, Kevin Murphy worked who also was lost in the attacks. But I just wanted to leave this message letting you know that William was in my thoughts today and his family and friends were in my prayers. May God bless you and may you always remember the wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Kayleen
Barbara Boam
September 9, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you on 9/8/11 as a dedication to your life.
Diana Boyd Moraitis
September 27, 2010
Hi went into bklyn yesterday. Frankie died Died quicker than anyone could have expected. Drove in with Cathy saw Jimmy and Vinny and Moses. But Whitey you were there as always. Heard they had the old timers day but I couldn't go this year as my baby grandson was being baptized. When will we ever stop missing you ? We will probably be with you before that happens. Jim said he was going to try and find Ann and your son.
He still hurts because he misses you.
Meghan McFadden
September 11, 2010
Spending the day in remembrance... you are not forgotten.
Diana Boyd Moratiis
September 11, 2010
It is nine years today..and you are in our thoughts as always.. yes you were right in the middle of our lunch conversation.. and we stopped and saw your photo..As always Diana
September 10, 2010
You would be so very proud of your family. They are both great people. Rest in Peace Bill.
September 10, 2010
LOL
August 24, 2010
Going into NYC today... to see Jimmy Pat and Eddie, sure you will be the topic of conversation.. know you will be there too
August 22, 2010
May you rest in peace.
Diana Boyd Moraitis
September 28, 2009
Hi, Whitey, went to the Old Timers day on Sat. They had the photo books of past years. Saw a lot of photos of you, everyone misses you. Jimmy came, Cathy Frankie Moses Victor, but you were missed by all.Jim brought up that your son must be 20now, we talked about your mom and dad and how much they loved you. ..how steep the stairs were to your apt, we talked a lot of nonscence, just to remember. Love Diana
Whitey, William F. Abrahamson at Jim Sheahan's wedding
August 11, 2009
Diana Boyd Moraitis
June 4, 2009
Thinking of you today, Whitey.. found photos of the tile from the pool you use to dive at. Found on facebook lots of people from our past there.. You would have a good time there fooling around, seeing old photos and finding out what happen to people. All of us still miss you. Love Diana
Diana Boyd Moraitis
April 15, 2009
The thought of you still brings a smile. I believe God puts people in our path.. and he put you in mine.. I can still hear your Dad calling Villie Villie.. I entered some old photos of you so when people come to visit they can see what a handsome youth you were.
Whitey with Friends on an Easter Sunday.
April 15, 2009
Saint Patty's Day Dance
April 15, 2009
This is when Whitely joined the service out of HS. Never knew Whitey's birthday. Erik know your Dad was a great guy..
April 13, 2009
Doug Abraham
March 16, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Annonymous
July 28, 2008
Erik,
I care about you so much. I wish I could ask you more about your father but I am so scared to bring it up. I will never forget you. Thank you for being so wonderful to me and kissing my cheek all the time. You deserve all of the stars in the sky. You are the most amazing boy I've ever met and I'm sure you're father was the same way. I will miss you so much.
Doug Abraham
March 16, 2008
Happy 65th Birthday!!!
Kemeshaya
March 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
william
September 11, 2007
dear,william f.abrahamson family im sorry for your loss and god bless his soul
g d
September 10, 2007
god bless your family.
Kendra Williamson
April 26, 2007
We will never forget. God bless you. God bless you.
Grant Anthony Abrahamson
April 6, 2007
In February of 2006 I found myself in New York and when I found William's name on the remembrance wall at Ground Zero it realy touched me very deaply.
From all the Abrahamson's in South Africa we send all our love to you all.
Doug Abraham
March 16, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
SANDY HICKS
January 23, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Doug Abraham
January 2, 2007
Happy New Year!!!
Eduardo Coutinho
December 19, 2006
GOD BLESS your family
aj
October 23, 2006
god bless
Kristine Furstenberg
October 10, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vane. We will always remember.
September 15, 2006
May your family remember the wonderful times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Jennifer Moore
September 13, 2006
I pray for your family during this hard time. I hope that none of us forgets this tragdey and all those that died. I pray that you are with Jesus.
tiffany coleman
September 12, 2006
thoughts and prayers are with your family may god bless
Willam A. Abrahamson
September 11, 2006
Watching the 9/11 tribute on tv this morning (9/11/06), I was shocked to see my name. Google brought me to this page. My condolences to the family and friends of a great man with whom I share a name. I am saddened for you all on this historic day.
JB
September 10, 2006
We will never forget. Our thoughts are with you, William's family.
Bobby Ferguson
September 10, 2006
God Bless You Mr. Abrahamson who will always be remember by family, friends and people who never had the chance to know you.
May God be with your family and friends.
P Tabbernor
August 17, 2006
In memory...
P Tabbernor
November 4, 2005
God bless you & your family
Paul Nasser
September 12, 2005
I worked with Bill at the Fed in the 70s. I didn't know Bill well, but what I do remember is that he was a very personable guy, who was always smiling, and was a hard worker.
Gerard Family
September 8, 2005
As the fourth anniversary of 9/11/01 is coming up in two days, we would like to extend to the Abrahamson Family, and all of William's friends and loved ones, our deepest sympathy. We will pray for William's soul to be in peace.
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