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Peter Chirchirillo Obituary
If Peter Chirchirillo did not care for you, he would be nice and polite. But if he really loved you, his wife said, poor you.
Mr. Chirchirillo, 47, a project manager with Marsh USA, had a knack for showing his affection in exuberant ways, his wife, Clara Chirchirillo, said. For a favorite cousin, he bought a welcome mat he put out any time she came to visit. "Go Away," it read. For large weekend gatherings of family or friends at his home, he would set at least five alarm clocks for 7 p.m. and when they all rang, he would announce: "It's time to go home, everybody. Get out."
His wife of 21 years explained, "He liked to torture people." But she said her husband was really a teddy bear. He was a regular Mr. Fixit, always ready to help, she said. He was sentimental, and "my feelings always came first."
Eight years ago, he agreed to move his family from his native Canarsie, Brooklyn, to Langhorne, Pa., for a safer environment for his two sons, Michael, 18, and Nick, 14. That meant a four-hour round-trip commute to his office at the World Trade Center. Mrs. Chirchirillo said her sons were following in their father's footsteps. "If I walk out, they lock the door and they make sure I don't have the keys with me," she said.
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Rich Johnston
September 11, 2021
I worked (via phone) with Peter when I worked for Bottomline Technologies and Peter was with GMAC mortgage. I was in my 20’s and just getting started in my career. I’ll never forget what a kind and easy-going person he was. Even though I didn’t have the good fortune to meet him in person, I feel like we became friends. Every 9/11 I go online and find articles and websites about Peter and spend some time thinking about him and his family. I’m thinking about him again today and will toast him later today.
Rich Johnston
Yoel, Maine
John Giampiccolo
September 8, 2021
Peter, can't believe we are at 20 years. I miss the times together - working on projects, building relationships between our departments and our friendship. My fellow Brooklynite, I think of you often and always will.
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Peter on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Del Newberry
November 13, 2020
We will never forget that horrible day when so many innocent lives were lost. The world lost a lot of good people like Peter, but we can certainly honor his legacy by sharing our love for others. I got tickled reading about some of his pranks - Peter sounded like a fun guy to be around. Much love from Texas
Paul Rothman
September 12, 2020
Another anniversary of the terrible day we lost you and so many other talented, innocent people engaged in working to support their families. I remember our conversations as if they were yesterday. Lots of agreements, lots of disagreements. But we were open to each other's opinions. I miss your smile, your suggestions about how to teach my daughter how to drive, and the shared thoughts about our commutes. You will always inspire me to be a good person and do what I can to practice love and not hate among us.
September 11, 2020
Peter, still think of you often. You were the best, and always so much fun to work with. You will never be forgotten. RIP my friend. Pam Carpenter
Virginia L Chirchirillo
September 11, 2020
RIP Peter. I didn’t know you but wonder if we could have been related. My family is from Altavilla, Sicily. My grandparents Came to the US around 1914 and migrated to Chicago. Whether or not we are related, I’m praying for you and your family today. God bless you all
Virginia L. Chirchirillo
Tampa, FL
Rich Johnston
September 11, 2019
I posted this message 7 years ago to a different site honoring Peter. Thinking of him again today and found this site so I'm reposting.
I am overdue in sending this
I am overdue in sending this message. Last week my family and spent a few vacation days in NYC. I live in York, Maine and have 2 children ages 10 and 12. We made a point to visit "Ground Zero" and I remembered Peter. I did not have the privilege to meet him but I spoke with him on the phone often during a project that my company was doing for his company. (At the time the company I worked for was based out of Exeter New Hampshire.) I believe he worked for GMAC Mortgage at the time but I could be mistaken. Anyway years have passed and whenever September 11 is mentioned I always think of him. He was the nicest customer that I ever worked with and now that I have learned more about him via the internet what I learned about him from our phone conversations was very accurate. As I said I never got to meet him but just his cheerfulness and attitude throughout our project over 10 years ago has stuck with me. I'm sure many others who had any dealings with him feel the same way. Just had to send you a short note. Rich Johnston York, Maine Posted by Rich Johnston
September 11, 2016
Pete still think of you often and always will.
John Giampiccolo
Paul Rothman
September 12, 2011
Still thinking of you on the 10th anniversary. I continue to tell your story. My prayers are with you and your entire family.
Ralph Cristello
September 11, 2011
Peter was a classmate at Holy Family. It was a shock to learn of his death on that very sad day. May he rest in peace and know that we will never forget. I pray for his family and friends. God Bless you all and may God have mercy on us all. Ralph Cristello
Doug Abraham
January 21, 2009
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Kristine
October 27, 2006
As I cross-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 vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
John Giampiccolo
September 10, 2006
Pete sorry it's taken me five years to write. I'll never forget the times at Alliance. The projects, the work, the pains in the you know what, all seem so minor in comparison to the fun we had.
I know you are in a better place but don't use bad language up there!
You are in my prayers.
John Giampiccolo
P Tabbernor
September 9, 2006
In remembrance....
Desiree Gerasimovich
November 24, 2004
Dear Chirchirillo Family,
This is my third time trying to post this message, I hope it gets posted this time. First and foremost I'd like to express my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Peter. I believe that Peter is someone that I grew up with back in Canarsie about 25 years ago. If this is the Chirchirillo family I remember from 92nd street I was friends with his sister Janet. From what I read in this article, I remember him teasing us when we were kids and it seems he still had that kind of personality as an adult. I would love to hear something from the family if this is the family that I knew as we share a common bond through this tragedy, I too lost my sister Pamela Boyce who worked in Tower 1 for Carr Futures. I was looking at my sisters legacy when I came upon Peters name and realized that he was the guy who lived down the block from me on 92nd Street between
Glenwood and Farragat. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Feel free to e-mail me anytime. Everyday without our loved ones is difficult but especially around the holidays and I believe that they are our Angels and are with us always...its just different now and we will meet again. In our hearts and within our memories they will live forever and they will never be forgotten.
God Bless.
Lil
May 14, 2004
Just needed to check in with you, Petie. Wish I could say it's been easier over time; it hasn't been. But you know that. You can see we're still in pain, trying to survive but somehow only going through the motions. We love you, and always will.
Charlie --------------
September 11, 2003
Pete was a neighbor.
Miss seeing him and talking with.
He was also helpful.
I pray for his family. Hope that this loss will be less of a burden in time.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and watch out for the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace.......
Lil
March 26, 2002
As I read the article once again, I cry. I miss you Peter, in a way I didn't think was possible for me. I miss that damn doormat you bought for me. I miss you stealing my food. I miss you calling me "the witch". But most of all, I miss hearing that booming voice of yours, yelling out to the world.
Our world is a quieter place, now. I don't know how to survive the quiet. I only now I have no choice. I've lost a best friend, a brother, and one of the few people I've ever known to make me feel truly loved. Thank you for a lifetime of laughs, my Peter. Don't worry, I'm here for them...always.
Kathy Gatens
February 24, 2002
Peter's loss touched many, many people. I know of Peter and his kindness through my brother and nephew, who are good friends with the family. My prayers go out to you.
Paul Rothman
February 1, 2002
I will always cherish the memories of our cponversations during the walk from the PATH train to the front door of 1WTC. I will never forget you.
Robert Siegfried
January 29, 2002
I did not really know Peter; I knew his parents reasonably well. Our fathers got to know each other after my father retired and they became good friends. His mother was religious woman and very active in our local parish. Reading of his death made the entire attack much more personal to me.
Pam
January 28, 2002
Peter was so wonderful to work with, whenever I called to talk to him, it was "Hello, Darlin" or "What can I do for you Sweetheart". He truly was a man with a big heart. I will never forget him and will keep him and his family in my prayers always. Miss you Pete.
Jonathan Smolowe
January 17, 2002
Pete was a customer of ours. And he certainly was a teddy bear. We enjoyed his crazy humor, spirit and joy for living.
It was with great sadness that we learned of his passing in the World Trade Center attack.
Our love and sympathy go out to Pete's family and friends. Please know that we at Bottomline Technologies will always remember him with fondness and a smile.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Smolowe
Vice President, Sales
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Peter. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Peter. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Anonymous
December 23, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS PETER A.CHIRCHIRILLO
AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS
AMERICA ..GOD BLESS NEW YORK AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
leslie miller
October 18, 2001
Please find comfort in good memories. We are so very sorry, and we will never forget you. Our hearts are with you, always.
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