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Ruben Esquilin Obituary
You wanted to talk sports? Ruben Esquilin Jr. was your man. He lived sports, he breathed sports, he ate sports for dinner.
That's right, he worked as a maintenance worker for Fiduciary Trust. Once the workday ended, however, he was off to play softball or basketball or football. He belonged to so many different teams around the city that his relatives could not keep them straight. Mr. Esquilin, 35, lived with his mother and one of his sisters and her son in Lower Manhattan. His room was stuffed with sports equipment and trophies certifying his abilities.
"I know the Angels was the last softball team he was on," said his sister, Priscilla, "but don't ask me to name any others. He was on so many, forget about it.
"He watched sports constantly," she went on. "If he was playing a game, he'd call the house and ask me or my mother to videotape a game that was on TV. Of course, we'd do it. We spoiled him."
He was a big Michael Jordan fan. His sister said he would have been ecstatic to hear that his beloved basketball star was returning to the game.
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Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2024
23 years my brother, still can’t believe you are gone. You was my big bro since day one and a lot of good times. Miss them football, baseball and bike riding days. You took me to Palladium and other clubs to watch your sister perform. You are truly missed by all. Sleep in Paradise u will never be forgotten
Mary & Ruby Vargas
December 23, 2023
Another Christmas without hearing your laughter, seeing your bright smile or you watching us make pasteles. The holidays aren’t the same without you. I share my memories of you with your niece, her face brightens up but sad that she never got to meet you. You are so loved and missed, but I know the heavens is filled with your laughter. You’ll always live in our hearts and mind.❤ love you
Happy holidays to you my brother
Priscilla Esquilin Hernandez
December 22, 2023
Merry Christmas in Heaven, my brother. You are sorely missed and live in my heart every single day. I miss when we did the grab bag and we would throw the wrappings at Domino, so much laughter and fun we had. When you would jump on Greg and you would use mom to practice some karate moves, so many memories, forever in my heart. Our family is not the same. Miss you so much. Until we meet again. Love and God Bless you
Your sister, Priscilla
Maria Bey
December 12, 2023
Let me see..what can i say about my only Son Ruben Esquilin Jr. Well that he was my life, that as a single mother i looked up to him and back then i felt safe with him. He was a good son who never gave me problems with his attitude or behaviour,and he was a good Brother to his 3 sisters Priscilla, Mary and baby sister Eileen, he worked hard and after work was a coach in a school to a group or students Boys and Girls, he was respected by these students and from what i heard some of these students had problems in school, Ruben talked to them and advised them to stay in school...not to give up on their dreams. Some of them did just that and they told us on his memorial that they achieved their dreams because of what he had told them....He was a happy guy always with a smile and ready to help anyone. There's so much more i could say about my son but most of them are sweet memories that we will always cherish in our hearts.
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Anthony Nieves
September 14, 2023
Rest easy my brother, you are truly missed
Sammy Silva
September 11, 2023
Always thinking about you Ruben, you were a great person and I always carry our conversations with me brother. Prayers to all of your family and friends.
Kathleen Lopez
September 11, 2023
22 years smh and it's still so hard to believed. I can still envision your smile , your playful ways and your laughter so crystal clear as far back in the 80's . I will always love you Nunie you will always and forever live on, in my heart. May God bless you and your family
Marybelle Esquilin
September 10, 2023
Another year has passed and it doesn’t get easier. We miss you more than ever and it amazes me how I still can hear you saying my name and hear your laughter. You will never be forgotten. We cherish and laugh at all those beautiful moments we shared. We love you beyond words and continue to pray for you and for us. Till we meet again my beautiful brother ❤
Rafy Vazquez
September 10, 2023
My name is Rafy Vazquez. First I want to extend my condolences to the family and friends of this young man. I played with his father Ruben Esquilin Sr. In the 80’s. I beheld this young man as a little boy who would watch his dad and the members of the group rehearse Trio music. Ruben Sr, was an accomplished musician and we recorded an LP in the 80s. May the lord bless and comfort the family now and always.
Marcia
September 9, 2023
Remembering you always!
Jordan H
November 1, 2021
Ruben
I have been by your name many times before I ever even knew about you. You will never be forgotten by me. I have become friends with your sister Mary and we talk about you often. I have learned so many things about you. I am sure we would have gotten along well, I love Sports and MJ like you did. I am a big Braves fan. I love basketball. I am so proud that your family has the courage to visit your name at the memorial. It is a painful but beautiful tribute. I will always make sure you and the others are always remembered. I think of and pray for your family each day and I love hearing about you from your sister. I am sorry this happened.
Rest In Peace Ruben
Jesus (Kiki) Martir
September 15, 2021
Hey whats up Ruben aka Nunie. Its been 20 yrs but still remember us playing baseball or football with you and all the fellas of the building. Hrs of chinese handball under the shed. I miss you nunie. So many great memories with you hangin with my family. Love you nunie.
This was a great day! We had so much fun at this wedding. We made a great couple, lol. All jokes aside stay in peace my sweet friend!<br />
Maria Martir
September 14, 2021
Maria Bey
September 14, 2021
I dedicate this candle to my son Ruben Esquilin Jr
Sammy Silva
September 13, 2021
I knew Ruben, he was a great mentor, I played basketball at the Cardinal Spellman CYO. Ruben also played softball with my older brother and friends. I will never forget me and Ruben being the only Jordan fans at Spellman. He would help me with my shot and my confidence although he would ref our games and prob shouldn´t have. I´d see Ruben in the mornings at times walking to my HS La Salle Academy and he´s be waiting for the M9 bus by Tompkins Square Park.
I just wanted to extend my everlasting condolences to his family and friends. Ruben has never been forgotten. He was a great human being and changed many lives. May he RIP.
Maria Martir
September 13, 2021
20 years my dear friend Nunie as we called you. You were my first crush, my love, my confidante, my friend. We had a bond no one ever understood and no one ever will. Only you and I shared what no one else shared. We were great friends. I miss you dearly. I remember all our laughs and our letter to each other. My family outings. You would just come in out house not even knock because you knew our door was always open. You were our brother. I can say many things. But you already know. The lord made you an Angel too soon. Please watch over us. I wish we had more time together. I will never forget you my sweetheart. Continue to rest in peace. I love you dearly!
Mary Esquilin
September 12, 2021
20 years have come and gone, but memories of you go on strong! We are still numbed over losing you. You are so missed and will continue to honor your memory and will never ever forget we love you always, your niece Ruby and your sister Mary
Michelle
September 12, 2021
20 yrs later, l sat here with my youngest son, who is 7 and has a passion for sports, as you did, and explained to him what happened that day. I told him about you and it became personal he was so invested. He wanted to know more about you. He had hoped for a happier ending but at the end he recognized you as a hero. I’m so grateful to be able to share your legacy with my children. You are embedded in my heart and the hearts my children. It was an honor to have known u. We will never forget!!! God bless
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering Ruben on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2021
20 years my brother can't believe it, I miss the good times we had. Going to the clubs, playing football, baseball, bike riding and just chilling bro. You are truly missed , till we meet again in God's house one love always .
Maria Bey
January 30, 2020
I will always miss you my son..ALWAYS!
Deneil Targowski
September 17, 2019
I often Ruben's page on this website and listen for his name to be announced each year at the 9-11 Memorial Services. As always, I also pray for Eileen and her family as continue to deal with the heartbreaking loss of this beloved man. To the Esquilin Family: Please stay strong and know that many continue send their love and support to you all. God Bless Ruben and the Esquilin Family. God Bless America. Love, =Deneil
MARYBELLE VARGAS
September 12, 2019
Hard to believe that it's been 18 years you've been gone when it only seems like yesterday. We attended the ceremony to honor your memory. We also president the day talking about you and smile, which we miss so much. You left us with so many wonderful memories and we thank you for it. You also left a huge whole in our lives, and will never get over your loss. We will never forget and will love you forever, til we meet again... RIP.. ❤
Love you always, your sister & niece...
Mary & Ruby
T Baker
September 11, 2019
Wishing all the best to the family and friends of Ruben. May GOD bless each and everyone of you. Been thinking about you all day today Ruben. RIP
Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2019
Nunie my brother its been along time, miss the old days when we would play music, baseball, football and just hang around joking and having some drinks. You are truly missed but never forgotten. Till we meet again in gods house. S. I. P. Bro
Maria Bey
December 2, 2018
What can i say about Ruben...lets see! Words will never be enough. I love my 4 children, Priscilla, Mary, Ruben and youngest Eileen. They are everything to me. I was ( because Now they have their own lives ) very protective of them when they were young. I wanted to make sure they were safe when they went out, so they called to reassure me they were safe. As their mother I always thought i'd be the one to die first but I guess fate had other plans, my son..my only boy's life was taken from him unexpectedly and cruel. Our life changed from that moment on. Though it has been years since 9/11 every holiday without Ruben is not the same. He was spoiled by his sisters because he was always there for them..and he made me a proud mom then,and still does, especially when i read the beautiful things they write about him,proving he was loved and respected. Ruben you will always have a special place in my heart. Celebrate the holidays in Heaven where i know without a doubt you are happy. Love You and God Bless you..MOM
Jose Rubiera
November 29, 2018
My condolences. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
Daisy Cotrich
November 29, 2018
Ruben you will always be in my heart everyday every night and every second . You will never be forgotten. Your family misses you so much just I miss you . Much love Daisy . God bless
Cheers to YOU this Holiday. Love youuuuu!
Eileen Esquilin
November 29, 2018
Missing you during the holidays......I have you in my heart always. Please watch over me......and watch over Mommy....she really REALLY misses you too. Although you'll be having the best Christmas up in heaven - you'll be missed here.....Love you.....until we meet again, your baby sis Eileen (p.s. say hi to Titi and Tio and the rest of the family celebrating Christmas with you)! JOY TO THE WORLD - THE LORD HAS COME!!!
Mary Esquilin VARGAS
November 18, 2018
Hi my beautiful brother... As the holidays soon approach us, I think of all of those beautiful memories I have of you getting all excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas... I can still see you standing at the kitchen entrance with that beautiful smile watching us prepare the Thanksgiving meal. Your face would glow in knowing that soon we would gather together to celebrate the holidays. The holidays aren't the same without you, thank God for memories which gives us strength to carry on... I miss you every single day my baby brother... but know that the heavens is filled with your smile and laughter... Love you forever... Your sister Mary & niece Ruby... ❤❤
The Kindred Family
November 9, 2018
We send our continued heartfelt condolences to your family. Daily may God give you the needed comfort and strength as you try to cope with such a great loss. No words will ever remove the deep pain but may they show that others still do care about your loss of Ruben. He will be sadly missed and always remembered. May the time finally come when these kind of acts of violence will end and families will not be separated from loved ones.
MARYBELLE VARGAS
October 16, 2018
My beloved brother.... You are sorely missed, after all these years i can still hear your laughter and your beautiful smile.... Love you always.....
Ji Moon
October 15, 2018
Peace to heaven.
Kathleen Lopez
September 11, 2018
Nunie you will always live in my heart I treasure all the memories I have with you and of you. You are my first love, I will always love you and miss you.
Kathy
Anthony Nieves
September 10, 2018
Another year gone by my brother and what can i say but that you are truly missed. S.I.P. BRO TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 16, 2017
My loving brother, Ruben, your light will continue to shine in our hearts.
Until we meet again.
Deneil Targowski
September 15, 2017
I did not know Ruben but heard only terrific and wonderful things about him when I worked with his beautiful sister Eileen.
I still mourn his passing, in a selfish way. My father escaped and survived Tower 2. It is Rubin and my Dad who remind me to love the ones that grace this planet today, because they may not be here tomorrow.
It is unimaginable the hurt and pain the Esquilin family still feels to this day. Time does not heal any wounds. You just learn a little more each day how to cope with the loss of someone so beautiful and loving.
The tribute to Ruben that Eileen's husband gave at the Memorial this week was wonderful. Eileen has also spoken in past services of her brother and read the names of those tragically taken sixteen years ago.
Thank you both for reading those names at the Memorial Services and keeping Ruben's spirit alive for all of us even those that did not know him but wish we had. God Bless Ruben & His Loving Family.
=Deneil C. Targowski ([email protected])
Priscilla Esqulin-Hernandez
September 12, 2017
Ruben, 16 years ago, you was taken away from us. At first, I kept asking God Why? Why You? I stopped asking Him. He needed you, Junior and the rest of the people on that day. It's not the same but we continue to move forward and you're always in our heart. You're greatly missed and so much loved. I know that you're at peace and so am I. Just knowing and believing that one day we will be together. What an awesome day that will be!!
Forever in our Hearts
Your Sister, Priscilla,
Your Nephew, Greg and
your brother-in-Law, Renaldo
Troy Baker
September 11, 2017
An extra prayer today for you Ruben and to your loving family. GOD bless each of you.
Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2017
A light for u bro cuz u was always the light of the party.
Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2017
Another year goes by bro n it's been 16years wow. You are truly missed my friend. I hope u up there with now my mom n dad cuz they are also up there. It's so hard bro, anyway bro S.I.P. till we meet again in God's house.
MARIA BEY
October 14, 2016
A CANDLE FOR MY SON: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY HEART 24 HRS OF EVERY SINGLE DAY...GOD BLESS YOU MY SON. LOVE YOU AS IF YOU WERE HERE, MAYBE MORE!!
We will never forget!
Iris Reyes- Rivas
September 16, 2016
Maria Bey
September 15, 2016
In memory of my son Ruben who will always live in my heart.You were my pride and joy when you were with us..now you are a pride and Joy to me and our heavenly father..R.I.P Son.
Kathleen Lopez
September 12, 2016
I will never forget you Nunie. I will always keep you in my heart
Cari & Julio Jimenez
September 11, 2016
Wishing you eternal rest and peace. You were indeed a beautiful soul and we will never forget you.
Maria Heavey
September 11, 2016
Vivian Pabon
September 7, 2016
Is not easy having someone you love so much not in your presence and only able to send him messages, but one thing I know is when you look into the heavens and see that shining star You know you are being watched and protected by your big brother. Don't forget look for that star it has worked for me.RIP Ruben Esqquilin Jr.
#neverforget
September 7, 2016
I've always loved this photo of you! One of many MANY favorites....
Missing you Ruben
marybelle Esquilin-vargas
September 6, 2016
My beautiful brother..
I can't accept it's been 15 years since we last saw you, saw your smile, heard your laughter. I think of you all the time and how life would have been if you was still around. How I wished you would have chance to meet your niece who I named after you. I think how blessed she would have been having you in her life. 15 years but it feels like only yesterday.. You will always live in our heart and thoughts, we will never forget. I love you, miss you more than words can ever say.....
Love you,
Mary, Ruby & Nelson... ❤
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 5, 2016
My one and only brother. I can't believe it's been 15 years, goes by so fast. every single day I think about you. The silly things you did with mommy and Greg. Memories will live on and forever you will always be in my heart as well as with your nephew Greg and your brother in law Renaldo, who you would call Chef from your favorite show South Park.
Love and miss you, Until we meet again.
Your sister Priscilla, your nephew Greg and your brother in law Renaldo
Marie Hernandez
September 3, 2016
Can't believe it's going to be 15 years since that smile has been gone...I pray that you continue resting in peace...
When God called you home you left a lot of broken hearts & I don't mean all the girls that were after that beautiful smile...your sisters & your mom I have seen the pain in their eyes I pray you continue to watch over them...you have given them the strength to make it another day, month, year without you I ask you to continue to do so until you all meet again
always in my heart
Marie
Eileen
June 20, 2016
I think of you every single day and miss you more than ever! The pain is still there and I ask God constantly to watch over me. I frequent church just to ease the pain..knowing NOW that God has my back I only pray that you are right beside him.
Love you big bro.my heart still aches for you however I will continue to keep the memories alive!
Sincerely, your baby sis
Maria Bey
October 30, 2015
LIFE IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. i'M SORRY FOR THE TIMES I DIDN'T GO SEE YOU PLAY BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, OR FOOTBALL, THO FEW TIMES I WENT TO SEE YOU AT YOUR KARATE TOURNAMENTS ( AND DIE INSIDE SEEING HOW ROUGH IT WAS ON YOU ) I'M SORRY FOR THE TIMES I GOT UPSET AT YOU FOR SOME DUMB THING YOU DID. I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR NOT TELLING YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU,I DID BUT NOT OFTEN ENOUGH, OR HOW VERY PROUD YOU MADE ME EVEN THO I KNEW IT..BUT THE PEOPLE WHO KNEW YOU, OUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR FRIENDS,ALL WHO ATTENDED YOUR MEMORIAL ( AND THEY WERE MANY ) SPOKE ABOUT YOUR CARING, YOUR GENTLENESS, HOW YOU HELPED WHEN YOU WERE ASKED WITHOUT COMPLAINING, HOW YOU HAD THIS CONTAGIOUS SMILE FOR EVERYONE, HOW YOU BRIGHTENED A ROOM WITH YOUR PRESENCE. ALL THIS AND MORE MADE ME MORE PROUD OF YOU, EVEN AFTER YOU WERE GONE. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. YOUR SISTERS, YOUR NEPHEW,YOUR BROTHERS IN LAW, YOUR NIECE RUBY, CARLOS AND I WILL FOR EVER CHERISH YOUR MEMORY AND CARRY YOUR LOVE FOR US WAY DEEP IN OUR HEARTS FOR EVER. R.I.P MY SON.
marybelle Esquilin-vargas
October 28, 2015
Thank you for making Ruben apart of your life. He lived his life to the fullest each day. He had such a beautiful soul and and I feel fortunate to have had him as a brother... he still lives in our hearts forever..Love you Ruben...xoxo
M M
October 26, 2015
My wife and son visited the 9/11 memorial this weekend. They sent me a photo of the area and the only name i could read was Rubens. I decided to look up the name on the photo, and here i am. I read about this man.... A normal American who was a part of his community. We live each day loveing our freedom and holding our families close. It is such a tragedy that people in this world cannot experiance 1 day of what this man had..... And that they would take it away... Ruben is alive in my imagination, somebody who never met him..... my best wishes to his family
Maria Bey..( Esquilin )
September 13, 2015
My son: Nothing has changed in all this years. We still miss you, we still ask why this happened? People say the pain and emptiness gets a little better as the tears go by, that all that we will have are the beautiful memories which will keep us going, but many times even that seems impossible to believe. I hardly don't cry anymore, but this pain in my heart doesn't get any better. You were such a good son, a great brother to your sisters and a sweet, sincere person with your friends and everyone we all knew that we all love and now respect your memory and the legacy you left. LOVE YOU RUBEN...R.I.P my son.
Maria Bey
September 12, 2015
A candle for my son Ruben signifying his bright smile, his inner self and the joy he brought to everyone who knew and loved him.
mary Mary esquilin
September 11, 2015
I can't believe its been 14 years and you are sorely missed. We your family will cherish and treasure our memories of you...
Love and missing you,
Nelson, Ruby & me, your loving sister...Mary
September 11, 2015
Cant believe it's been 14 years that your beautiful smile left our life......I can still hear your laugh after all the SHORT jokes you had on me.... You are missed... may you continue to rest in peace & look down on your loving family...
always in our hearts Marie, Ciara & Felix
ANTHONY NIEVES
September 11, 2015
MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER, ANOTHER YEAR GONE BY AND WHAT CAN I SAY BUT YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BRO. MISS THE FOOTBALL GAMES, THE BIKE RIDING AND CLUBBING. GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BRO, TILL WE MEET AGAIN ONE LUV
Celebrating Greg's Gaduation at Sammy's on June 2001
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 10, 2015
September 11, 2001
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 10, 2015
Ruben Jr.
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 10, 2015
The Return of Jesus Christ
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 10, 2015
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 10, 2015
In loving memory to my brother Ruben Esquilin Jr. You are missed so much. This candle symbolizes the light that you've brought to so many people. This light will never dim out. For you are forever in our hearts. Greg, your nephew keeps looking more like you Until we meet again. Love you & God Bless You and Junior.
Your sister Priscilla
Greg, Priscilla & Renaldo
September 10, 2015
On this 14th Year Anniversary, you would be 49 years old!. The years go by so quickly and you're not forgotten. You've made an impact to so many people, not only to your family but to those whom you've known for such a short time. You're always on my mind and forever in my heart. I love you, I miss you. The family is not the same since, but with God's Grace, Mercy and Love, we move forward trying to make the best of what this life has for us. You're in a better place. You're in the Lord's Hands. Imagine how life would be if this tragedy didn't happen. Until we meet again, my beloved brother, such joy will be.
Your Sister, Priscilla, your nephew, Greg and your brother in law, Renaldo
Maria..( mom ) Bey
September 18, 2014
My Son: I can't put into words my feelings,my emptiness, my pain, my sorrow. Everything is still so vivid in my mind, what lives in me are the memories which can be so beautiful, sometimes making me smile or laugh and then again those same memories can hurt so much because you're not here. Ruben, you will NEVER, EVER be forgotten. You see...you were UNIQUE! Like when you practiced your karate moves on Greg and me and kidding around asked us who was the Master and we answered you were..well...you certainly were...still are the Master of our . Hearts...LOVE & MISS YOU. R.I.P. My Son.
Iris Reyes-Rivas
September 13, 2014
Praying for your family on these difficult days for them. Honoring your memory.
September 13, 2014
Again, this year we honor your memory and heroism. Keep being our guardian angel!
mary vargas
September 12, 2014
13 years went by and for us it seems like yesterday. We miss you more than words can say. You will always be apart of our lives and never forget how much you are loved and how proud we are of you. Love you forever, your sister Mary, Ruby & Nelson ????
Troy Baker
September 11, 2014
A special prayer today and always for you Ruben and to all Rubens family and friends. May God bless each of you and comfort you on this day and all days ahead.
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 11, 2014
To My Brother Ruben Jr.,
Not a day goes by that you're always on my mind. 13 years, time goes by quick, you would be 48 years old. Probably with some kids by now, driving mom, Greg & Ruby and all of us crazy. They say time heals all wounds, only a little and we'll never forget you. Sometimes i tell Greg, what would Tio Ruben being doing now? How would we all be? There are things that reminds us of you. You're the missing link. Only God knows why this happen, but in the end what a joyful reunion it will be!! We miss you, love you and you will always be forever in our hearts. God's been our helper, our strength and our healer. You're in good hands with the Lord. Until we meet again.
News Flash: Renaldo & I finally got married!
Love You & God Bless
Your Sister, Priscilla, Your Nephew Greg & My Husband & your brother in law, Renaldo
Frankie Esquilin
September 11, 2014
I never met you Ruben but ever since 9/11/01 I have always thought about you. Rest in Peace.
ANTHONY NIEVES
September 10, 2014
WHAT CAN I SAY MY BROTHER ANOTHER YEAR AND I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ARE NOT HANGING OUT PLAYING FOOTBALL, BASEBALL OR JUST TAKING A RIDE ON OUR BIKES. I STILL HEAR YOUR LAUGH WHENEVER WE TALK ABOUT THINGS WE USE TO DO BACK IN THE DAYS. BRO I WANNA SAY YOU ARE TRUELY MISSED. S.I.P. MY BROTHER TILL WE MEET AGAIN IN GOD'S EMPIRE. ONE LUV
Jahdai Rodriguez-Esquilin
October 1, 2013
First off id like to say u will never be forgotten. My mother told me many years ago that all Esquilin's were one family, while searching online for family i ran into this page so as i can see, we are family and this family is speaded all over the USA :). Im praying for u and ur family. It was a pleasure of mine to have found this page, and always remember you are a hero turned angel to all. God bless
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 17, 2013
It's twelve years. what I'll always remember is when you would show mom your karate moves and you would use her as your guinea pig, you had her in a head lock, mom would be screaming and laughing and you had us all laughing!! You would have mom or greg in a headlock and you would ask them your famous line "who's the master?" and they had to answer or you would'nt let go of them until they answered. Also, when we went to Puerto Rico, your desire was to see the Roberto Clemente Statue and we rushed to get there before our flight back home. I miss your laughter, your craziness and also your humility. I've heard from people that you've helped alot of people and not once did you look for recognition, you did it because it was in you. Just like mom said, you were spoiled, but then again, you're the only boy, surrounded by 3 sisters. When your favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers was playing, in every game that was on tv, you would wear your Steelers jersey. I miss you terribly, not a day that goes by that i'm thinking about you as well as your nephew Greg and your brother in law Renaldo. You're the missing link, but God needed you more. The word says "to be absent in the body, is to be present with the Lord". that's what feel and know. Until we meet again, Ruben. God Bless
Your sister
Priscilla Esquilin-Hernandez
September 16, 2013
Love and miss you! Until we meet again
your sister
Maria..( MOM )
September 12, 2013
Ruben..My ( Nunie ) When I first learned I was going to have a baby ( you ) and after having your sisters Priscilla & Mary I wanted this baby to be a boy so I prayed for a boy with light eyes,light hair. Well I had my boy just as I asked God for but oh my! were you ever a handful as you were growing up.Ok! but everywhere you went you had this beautiful aura that you lited a room. I swear! everybody could feel it for you were always smiling, never complained even when you got those migranes that i had to close the shades and turn off the lights,you never complained.you never stayed out at night,you got along with your sisters to the point they doted on you. You wanted to eat apple pie, your sister Priscilla baked you the pie. you confided in her so much. And your closeness with your baby sister Eileen was incredible and your friendliness with Mary was so awesome. Holidays we didnt need company because we had each other, that's how close we were. you were such a good son, never gave me reason to regret giving birth to you..Now God has you once again, leaving us to live with those beautiful memories and a legacy of a son i will always be proud of even tho he only lives deep inside our hearts,our souls and our memories. LOVE YOU MY SON FOR EVER & EVER..MOM.
Michelle Flores
September 11, 2013
God Bless! Never will I forget you Nunie
Troy Baker
September 11, 2013
Remembering you today Ruben. Saying a special prayer today for all your family and friends and you also Ruben.
Troy Baker
September 11, 2013
Remembering, honoring and appreciating the hero in the Esquilin family.
Your cousin,
Judy Kennedy (Esquilin)
Daughter of Silverio Esquilin (brother or Ruben Sr.)
Anthony Nieves
September 11, 2013
God Bless bro and R.I.P. TILL WE MEET AGAIN. ONE LUV bro
Rebecca Castro Esquilin
September 11, 2013
Remembering my cousin today and always.
Moises Esquilin
September 11, 2013
I send my love to the esquilin family
Supergramma Roman
September 11, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
I still remember your smile as you walked the halls at work. When I stood at the memorial, I still have this guilt thinking my name should be there to
Tania I
September 10, 2013
Anthony Nieves
July 26, 2013
Bro another year coming soon. I work at the airport and I was sent some pictures from a coworker at the port authority. When I was going threw them I had tears in my eyes. Then one of the pictures was shot right from the spot were ur name is. Bro I started to shake to see a pic of the new building and the wall with ur name on it had me choked up. When I talk to my coworker he couldn't believe it. God bless u bro u are missed dearly. Till we meet again kid one luv.
Maria Bey
July 25, 2013
Ruben: Day after day you are in my thoughts,My mind and in my heart. But there are times when I have this emptiness inside, this pain way inside my heart and my wounb where I carried you for 9 months like if you were saying ( I miss you mom...I need you ) And I feel so sad. After all this years we miss you so much. Your sisters dont stop talking about you and your baby sister Eileen is the one who's been more affected since you were so close to one another. We all know you live in us because we feel your presence and we know you want us to go on with our lives just as you are happy where you are, with your grandparents, your cousin Joey and your brother Sammy whom you hardly got to spend time with but who looked up to you and admired you. We love you and will never forget you..R.I.P. my son. YOUR MOM!
Betty Rodriguez
July 23, 2013
To my brother whom I never had the privilege to know in my adult years.. I met you when I was 17 at our brothers samuel funeral in 95. The impression ws so great that I remeber every word every detail of that day. At the burial you wiped away my tears and held me. Ill never forget.I will carry that in my heart forever. If you made such a lasting imoression in such a short time I can only imagine the emptiness those closest to you must feel and will always feel until you meet them again. Ive heard such wonderful things about you. What a wonderful legacy to leave for those who love you! I think about you all the time and wonder about you. I know so little about where I come from. And you are a bridge in that connection. And all I can do is wonder.. many prayers to you and your family. We keep your memory alive and vibrant. Til we meet again big brother. Much love, warmth, and light to you and yours.
Love your litttle sis-Betty
Eileen
July 2, 2013
I'm hurting right now and I wish you were here....I miss talking to you and wow especially the laughs...Miss you so darn much!!!!!!!
Love you forever and ever and ever...
your baby sis,
Doris Martinez
July 2, 2013
Miss u my Nunie. Always in my heart little cuz
Maria Bey ( MOM )
July 2, 2013
I light this candle in memory of my most beloved son Ruben. I've heard that when people pass,somewhere someone else is born. same day, same time. That person is our loved one that has just passed on.true or not,,guess we'll never find out, but if its true then my loss is someone else's gain, for you my son brought us so much happiness. You were with us for a short time yet you left your very own Legacy of beautiful memories that no one will ever be able to accomplish, at least as far as we your family will always remember. Even now after all this yrs we are so very proud of you and we love and miss you so much, that imagining you being someone else's son now and someone else's sibling is hurtful. I want to be your only mom. But if what I heard is true ( only God Knows this mystery )and you ever feel a soft touch in your cheeks or a sweet touch in your hair, its me...your mom letting you know that you are always in my thoughts, my prayers and in my heart. LOVE YOU MY SON. R.I.P.
July 1, 2013
Hi: Nunie
I am at work and you cam to my mind. Nunie I look at your picture on my burel mirror every day and give you a kiss, blow a kissat you and sometimes I give you a wink and just smile to my self as something funny that you said or did crosses my mind I miss you I and will always love you as you are foever my puppy love.
Kathleen Lopez
Judy Kennedy
June 30, 2013
Hello Cousin - though we never met, your father Ruben Sr. and my father Silverio Esquilin were brothers--my father being the older of the siblings--Ruben, Benjamin,Rosa & Noemi (others I don't remember). Was searching our surname ancestry and came upon this Guest Book and was compelled to leave my heartfelt thoughts to your--a hero. Your early leaving through no fault of your own left many of your loved ones and friends with an emptiness no one will ever fill (as I read the notes on the Guest Book). Through our family bloodline, I feel the pain and hurt from your immediate family and friends. My one wish is PEACE be with you and all your family, friends and all of those who you have touched throughout your short stay on Earth. God Bless. Judy Kennedy (Esquilin)
September 11, 2012
Wow, Ruben it's 11 years that you was taken from us. i know you see your nephew, he looks just like you so when i see him it's like looking at you. I missed you so much, yes, even your jokes and how you would kid around, especially with mom. The family is not the same without you, but i know you would want us to go forward, but you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again & Love & Miss You so much.
Love You & God Bless You,
Priscilla, Greg & Renaldo
September 11, 2012
Dear Ruben: I never had the honor of meeting you but I worked with your sister back in 2001. I just wanted to say that I know the pain never goes away but I am sure as an angel in heaven you are looking down on all of your loved ones. I wish the Esquilin Family much peace and love this day and everyday, =Deneil Targowski, Bellmore NY
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