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Peter Apollo Obituary
This had been a year of dizzying change for Peter A. Apollo. Last month he became a full-fledged securities trader at Cantor Fitzgerald. Two weeks ago his older sister, Denise, was married. Next Sunday he was to turn 27, and on Nov. 16, he and Debbie Johnson were to be married in West Orange, N.J. "He was having the time of his life," said his mother, Cecile Apollo. "He loved his friends, loved his job, and he loved Debbie."
Mrs. Apollo said she had found some solace in reports that her son died huddling with co-workers on the 104th floor of 2 World Trade Center. Employees in the company's Connecticut office had an open line through a "squawk box," and said thick smoke rising through the stairwells had prevented Mr. Apollo and his co-workers from fleeing. Long before the building collapsed, they told Mrs. Apollo, the voices faded and then ceased altogether. Mrs. Apollo said she believed her son died before the building fell.
"At least that's what I'm hoping," she said. "I'm trying to find comfort in the fact that he was with the people he loved."
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Debra Johnson
September 10, 2024
LOVE ALWAYS XOXO.
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2022
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Rest In Paradise.
Louise Scalzo
September 11, 2021
Rest In Peace
Belinda McCullagh
September 1, 2021
Cannot believe it will be 20 years ......I worked in Hobsons Choice, Wayne Hobson also passed away in the attacks......I remember Peter from the bar...........RIP
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Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Peter on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2020
Peter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Angie Allen
September 11, 2019
Sending prayers! I was 19 and enlisted in the USAF when this happened...May God bring peace to his family and friends and allow no one to forget this young man... God Bless!
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2019
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family. You are forever in our hearts.
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2019
Thinking of all family today x
Lorraine (Glasgow)
Debbie Johnson
September 8, 2019
So here we are ... many, many years later. I have a family, my daughters pray for you, my husband listens to the stories of our lives together and cries with me for the memories that he knows haunt me to this day. 18 years later... OMG really - I remember your smile every morning... your funny laughter.. the concerts, the Giant games, the silly banter, the gym where we would go together, our picnics in the park across the Hudson from where we both worked....but most of all I remember YOU. This is a treasured memory that I will hold in my heart till the day I die. I prayed that you would send me someone that would understand this - and you delivered. I seriously don't know if I could have ever understood if the shoe were on the other foot - how do you live up to that right???? Well in my heart - I remember you each and every day. Till we meet again my sweet, sweet. XOXO. Until we meet again. Forever in my heart. Deb
A.L.
August 13, 2019
Your untimely passing on September 11, 2001 has left me heartbroken. RIP...
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2018
Peter, thinking of you and your family on this sad day.
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August 14, 2018
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Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2017
Peter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2017
Remembering Paul, his colleagues at Cantor Fitzgerald and all his family today x
Debra Johnson
September 12, 2016
Thinking of you my Peter. Miss you every day.
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2016
God bless the Apollo family today and always. X
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2016
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Forever in our hearts.
Jason Muller
September 11, 2016
My ♡ goes out to The Apollo family. Although I never met you. I knew Peter very well. We graduated the same yr@RBC. Although I ran cross country and track and he played Football we talked at times but never hung out together. I'll always remember his quote in our 92 yr book. "for the last time. I am not Greek" I know your watching over your family in Paradise. May your Soul rest in Peace. AMEN
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2015
Remembering Peter and all his family today. Sending love to you all and Peter's friends at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Lorraine (Glasgow) x
b b
September 11, 2014
Thinking about you
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2014
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family on this very sad day.
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2014
God bless you and all your colleagues at Cantor Fitzgerald. Remembering a special person x
Lorraine Blair
September 11, 2014
I was in New York September 2012 and visited the World Trade Center. We were asked by the tour guide to pick a victim and promise to remember them and pray for them on every anniversary. Keeping my promise and you and your family have been in my thoughts today. Never forgotten. Love to you and all your fallen colleagues.
Tom Williams
September 11, 2014
Peter,
I think of you often and can't think of a more beautiful person who left us too early. Look upon us and know that you are cherished by your true friends. God Bless you, Cecile, Peter, Lisa and Denise. Tommy Williams - [email protected]
Debra Johnson-Casey
September 13, 2013
Thought of you all week. Not like I don't think of you everyday since 9/11. Miss you always XO
Lisa
September 11, 2013
Peter GOD BLESS YOU!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2013
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
RBC family
September 11, 2013
May God hold you and all those that lost their lives that day in the Palm of His hands and watch over your family.
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2012
Peter,
Thinking and praying for you and your family today at the 9/11 memorial in New York. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
stranger
September 11, 2012
Peter, GOD BLESS YOU..
Michael Iezzi
February 22, 2012
Peter,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Barbara Boam
February 21, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #74) on 2/21/12 as a dedication to your life.
Maria
November 24, 2011
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
Marianne Lanczycki
October 14, 2011
Mr. Apollo:
We met this morning in Dr. Tomaino's office and had a brief conversation before learning that your dear son perished in the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11. Words cannot express how very sorry I was to hear of such a deep and sorrowful tragedy. I just wanted to exprsss my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family and what a terrible sadness I felt for you and your loved ones. I was truly blessed to meet such a wonderful man and I could tell from the brief conversation that we had this morning that you are truly a very loving and caring father. I am so, so sorry for your loss and I am sure that your son is up in heaven with your loved ones looking down on you and your family always! God Bless You!
Friend
September 23, 2011
Peter,
Happy Birthday in Heaven!!!
v. culp
September 22, 2011
God bless you and your family. happy birthday in heaven!
Del Newberry
September 19, 2011
Peter, there are Americans all over this great country who may have never met you on this earth, but now we will never forget you. We continue to keep our thoughts and prayers with your family and friends as they continue to deal with life here without you. Much love from Texas.
Belinda
September 17, 2011
I work at hobsons Hoboken I remember Peter well as a patron. I hope Wayne and himself are enjoying a beer which I believe thy are in heaven
Jonaya brand
September 12, 2011
I am very sorry for the familys loss
Billy Cooksey
September 12, 2011
Peter,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family & friends. I remember the good times we had together at the University of South Carolina.
Your brother in Pi Kappa Phi,
Billy Cooksey
Rita
September 11, 2011
May your soul be at peace. xoxo
john
September 11, 2011
Peter , Its been 10 years but no one will forget you and the other victims.. May God BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!
Billy
September 11, 2011
Peter,
Today you are in my thoughts and prayers!! Can't believe it's been 10 years! I'm grateful I had a chance to know you, you were one of the nicer people I've ever met!! Rest in peace buddy!!
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2011
Peter,
In memory of your 10th year of entering into eternal Glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace.
Thomas Scheatzle
September 11, 2011
We will always love and miss you Petey! May you rest in peace and may God be with your family.
Gregg Barrett
September 11, 2011
Old Friend, Haven't Forgotten and Will Never Forget.
P.S. Watch out for that soccer post in Heaven Buddy.
Matt "deemo" DeMartino
May 2, 2011
Hopefully you are resting a little better today my friend. Just remember we will never forget.
joseph
December 29, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS PETER !!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
stranger
November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING PETER!!!!
GOD BLESS!!!
joseph
November 16, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU PETER!!!!!!
Joseph
September 23, 2010
Happy Birthday!!!!
Michael Iezzi
September 23, 2010
Happy Birthday Peter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John
September 13, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Debra Johnson
September 11, 2010
Peter,
I will always miss and love you. Nine years ago you were taken away from me and your family. You will always be in my heart and prayers.
I LOVE YOU!!!
Joseph
September 10, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
John
September 10, 2010
Although we never meet, you are not forgotten on this anniversary. God Bless you.
friend
December 24, 2009
Peter, Merry Christmas in Heaven.God Bless you..
Friend
November 26, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN PETER!!
GOD BLESS YOU!!
Debbie Johnson
November 6, 2009
Here we are, so many years later and still I think of you and pray for you with my children every day. My life has gone on but my heart will always ache for you. I miss you babe XOXO
Debbie Johnson
September 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, my love and thoughts will always be with you. I will miss you forever.
Maria
September 23, 2009
PETER HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Michael Iezzi
September 23, 2009
Peter,
Happy 35th Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think of you and offer the sign of peace to you every week when I attend Mass.
Birthdays In Heaven
Are there birthdays in Heaven?
Does the angel blow his horn?
Announcing to everybody
That this is the day you were born?
Can the stars be your balloons
And angel food your cake?
Presents wrapped in moonbeams
All the angels helped to make.
Birthdays meant so much to you
They were always a big deal
Birthday presents, lots of friends
And perhaps a special meal.
So we'll whisper a little prayer today
Asking everyone up above
To sing you a Happy Birthday song
And give you all our love.
~ Author unknown~
friend
September 17, 2009
Peter We all miss you and love you.May god Bless you and your family always.
Peter,Denise,Cecile,lisa. We think of Peter and you often.No one will every forget you or your son.xoxox
Jerrilyn Radigan Eckardt
September 11, 2009
God bless you Peter. May you rest in peace with the Lord.
Dan
September 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out the Apollo family, Debra, and all who were close to Pete. God Bless You Pete! You are missed!
Del Newberry
September 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families who lost loved ones on this day. Much love from Texas,
Sheila
September 11, 2009
Peter- God bless you and your family!
Tom Williams
September 11, 2009
Peter,
I hold you close to my heart always, but especially on this day. My moments of silence are centered around you and knowing what a great person was lost on this day 8 years ago. God Bless you. Cecile, Peter, Lisa, Denise you are wonderful people and I pray with you on this day. Tommy Williams
Michael Iezzi
September 10, 2009
Peter,
I will be thinking and praying for you and your family tomorrow at Ground Zero.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
friend
September 1, 2009
PETER GOD BLESS!!It has been 8 years and no one will every forget you. Watch over all of us.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
September 24, 2008
Peter,
Happy belated birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack
September 23, 2008
Happy Birthday in Heaven Peter!! I know you are making Heaven more beautiful than it already is. God Bless You.May you watch over all of us.
Del Newberry
September 23, 2008
As Peter's birthday comes around, I pause to think of his many friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you especially during this difficult month of September. All over this country there are many of us remembering you.
Love from Texas,
Kip
September 12, 2008
Peter-
I think of you often and know you are "alive" still in Spirit. We had some good times in RBC and outside. Our battles with Mrs Coogan still make me chuckle. My heart and prayers are always with your family and loved ones.
Matt Dailey
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you and your family today Pete. We talk about you often and think about all of the great college times we had at USC. Miss you & God bless!
John
September 11, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU PETER PAUL APOLLO!!
Debra Johnson
September 6, 2008
Years later.... and still there is no word to describe the emptiness I still feel inside. I will always love you.
Tom
September 4, 2008
PETER MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY-NO ONE WILL EVERY FORGET YOU OR THE OTHER 911 VICTIMS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
John
July 11, 2008
While I never met Peter, we learned about him from the Red Bank Catholic family that he was part of. Its almost seven years and we all still think and pray for him and his family. May he watch over all.
Mark Smith
May 13, 2008
PETER GOD BLESS YOU!!!
JOHN
May 3, 2008
TO THE FAMILY ANF FREINDS OF PETER APOLLO.MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STREGNTH TO GO ON WITH YOUR LIVES AS YOU KEEP PETER CLOSE TO YOUR HEARTH ALWAYS.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS,
John
April 11, 2008
To all of PEter's family.May God Bless you. Always know that Peter is with you.
Debra Johnson
December 26, 2007
I miss you so much - Merry Christmas in Heaven. Until we meet again - I will love you always.
margie
December 24, 2007
Hi Peter,
MErry Christmas in Heaven. May God bless you and your family always.
Rest in Peace..
Marie
November 1, 2007
To Debbie,
I am so sorry for the loss of Peter.I hope that one day all the pain you are feeling will dull.I know Peter would want you to have a happy and full life. Hang in there.God Bless You
Lisa
October 12, 2007
Peter may god watch over you always.Also may Debbie's pain dull someday. It's amazing how much she loves you..God Bless you.
lisa
October 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael iezzi
September 24, 2007
Peter,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Fernandez
September 23, 2007
Peter, Happy Birthday!!May God bless you and your family always!!
Debra Johnson
September 23, 2007
Happy Birthday in Heaven my love. I miss you everyday. You would think that as time went on that the pain would dull - but that's just not the case. I will always have a huge hole in my heart. I'll love you always - XOXO.
Marie Smith
September 13, 2007
To all of Pete family. May God be with you all in this difficult time. Know that Peter is watching over all of you..God Bless you all
Matt Dailey
September 11, 2007
Your Gamecock Brothers will never forget you Pete. You are thought of often. God bless your family and loved ones on this sad day.
Debra Johnson
September 11, 2007
I miss you babe. I'll love you always....
Julie Amedio
September 11, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Peter. Although I didn't know him he sees to have been a wonderful caring and loving person. I send my sympathies to his family,friends and all who knew him.
John
September 11, 2007
You are not forgotten.
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