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Jack Aron Obituary
After 24 years with the telephone company, Jack Charles Aron found himself with a few months off between jobs and was never happier. Staying at home meant he could spend all day taking care of his son, Timothy, which was especially important for Mr. Aron because his own childhood had been very unhappy.
It was also important because he and his wife had been forced to wait years before having their son.
More recently, Mr. Aron, 52, worked in information technology at Marsh & McLennan, leaving before dawn and traveling by car, train and ferry so he could be home in Bergenfield, N.J., in time to coach his son's Little League and basketball games.
Although he was often so sour at home that his wife Evelyn referred to him as "Mr. Grumpy," he was very easygoing on the ballfield or the court, she said.
Four years ago, the couple bought some land in the Philippines, where Mrs. Aron is from, and developed a salt farm. They called it Jet Farm (using the first letters of Jack, Evelyn and Timothy), and Mr. Aron told people he might like to live there after he retired.
The investment earned Mr. Aron a new nickname at work: Jack Aron the Salt Baron.
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Tom Verde
September 14, 2024
I always think of Jack when I we remember this mournful day. I worked with him at NYNEX at 1166. We would often grab lunch and chat in the courtyard and talk about our families. He was a great guy and it was extremely sad learning of his passing thru this tragedy. Know that his memory is still alive and vivid after all these years. Good people like Jack leave lasting impressions that are never forgotten and their memories live forever. Sorry for your loss.
Garrett McMinn
September 11, 2024
He sounds like a great man I'm sorry for your loss
Leslie Honcharik
September 16, 2022
To the Aron Family:
Please know even after 21 years America has not forgotten! I hope you have found love and peace in your lives since that tragic day.
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Jack on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Nick Kondis
April 8, 2020
Jack loved his family. I remember him breaking into tears one time at lunch, describing the sensitivity of his little boy. He was so proud of him and he had so much empathy. He was full of love, a good and kind man, humble and true. I remember when he returned from the Philippines, he told me the story of the salt farming which is how he got his nickname. I think of him a lot, and I still get choked up sometimes when I think of him describing his son. I am lucky to have known him.
July 14, 2019
May Jack be safe in our Creators home.
Harold Glassberg
September 11, 2014
Dear Evelyn and Tim,
As I do every year for the last 13 l listen to the roll call, and think of the both of you and what you missed. I hope you are well and comforted by his memory. I always looked forward to our annual meetings. He, was a true gentleman
Vinnie Brophy
September 11, 2013
September 11,2013 - This is the 12th Anniversary of that horrible day.
It's a little ironic that we worked together at Blue Hill on Disaster Recovery planning for NYNEX. RIP Jack.
Barbara Boam
March 12, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #83) on 3/12/12 as a dedication to your life.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
April 24, 2011
We met at Kitty Hawk on 3rd ave. in 1978. you were with my future husband Stephen from the phone co. after we got married a lot of people were transfered and moved but whe n you found out my mother passed you took the time to search me out to express your personal condolences. Something I will always appreciate. On 9/11 the phone people used its own social networking to find out if anyone worked there and I was so sad to hear about you. You were a true gentlemen and I raise a Beck's beer to you . Carol
Blanche, Tom and Emily
September 11, 2010
Dear Evelyn and Tim, Years have passed since Jack past away. We remember the June before seeing you all entering Mickey D's and "Mr. Grumpy" had a beautiful smile and hello for Emily and I. I will remember Jack like that forever. God bless you and your family always.
September 11, 2009
To Evelyn, your neighbors think of you always and pray for you and Tim.
Tim, may Saint John Bosco and your Dad always watch over you!
September 8, 2009
At the WTC museum, I picked a bracelet, when I opened the bag, it was for Jack Charles Aron. He'll be in my thoughts this September 11th.
Doug Abraham
February 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Anne Murphy
August 4, 2007
Dear Evelyn and Tim, I hope the years since Jack's passing have brought you peace and that both of you are doing okay. Jack was a good guy and really thought the world of you two. I'm so sorry he's gone. We shared some good memories over many years at NYNEX in E. 38th St, 1166 A/A and in Blue Hill. God Bless and let me know if I can do anything for you. Anne
Rick Roode
March 18, 2007
God Bless Jack Aron and his family.To his son Timmy,always remember you have a very special angle watching over you always.
Dawn Sproules
March 18, 2007
God Bless Jack Aron and his family.To his son Timmy,always remember you have a very special angle watching over you always.
aj
October 23, 2006
Shalom
Kristine
October 13, 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 19, 2006
May your family remember the wonderfuly times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Lori Palfreeman
September 11, 2006
Dear Evelyn and Timmy,
This is your cousin Lori in CA. I just wanted to say my mom, sisters Elizabeth, Mona and our families are thinking of the two of you, esp today. I am glad we got to share time together over the summer when you came to see us. God bless you and take care.
Love, Lori, Nigel and Brandon
P Tabbernor
August 20, 2006
In memory....
Bil Morgan
September 11, 2005
Today is anniversary number 4. I knew Jack at NY Tel on E 37th Street in the early 70s when we were young guys. We would stop for an occasional beer. Jack was having problems at the time caring for his brother. He and a colleague named Suzie went on a three week safari to Kenya. From then on he was "Bwana Jack". My wife and I met at that job and subsequently moved out West. We both have fond memories of Jack and we met again a few times at reunions of that work group. The most recent time was after Jack had just married. A very gentle guy of small stature. His big brown eyes seemed to go deep into his soul.
Jay & Joan Quaile
September 11, 2003
It has been a long time now that we have seen each other in the good old days of Jack and I working together in NY Telephone/NYNEX but I hope it comforts you to know that I have remembered Jack since the day I retired from the companyin 1994.It was always at Bishop's or Christmas Eve in the office that the true Jack came out to make some of the best times Joan and I had with you and Jack. Neither of us will ever forget the birth (and you those months prior to the birth) of your son and the fun we had "abusing" the new father. Believe me when I say that Jack will live forever in our hearts
Joan & Jay
Charles Polacek
September 11, 2003
Mrs. Aron and Timothy, I am very sorry for your loss.Jack and I grew up together in Washington Heights. We played softball and pool. We went to the dances at the local Y. We sat and philosophised in front of THE WALL at the local park. He introduced me to Beatles music.I will always remember him having the most sophisticated and technologically advanced stereo system. None of us were allowed to touch it.I think that we went to Woodstock together.He always wore buttoned-down short sleeve shirts. He had a wonderful sense of humour.I had my first drink with him and he with me. I think at age 16. It was Smirnoff Vodka. A pint bottle and a bottle of orange juice with it. We sat in the park at night and discussed broken hearts. Arlene had broken up with me and Wendy with him. It was at age 17. He was brighter and calmer than any of us in the neighborhood. I think the last time that we saw each other must have been in 1968. Things change, times change, people move. I, for some reason need for you to have all of this information. Maybe because we live two bocks from the site it feels even more necessary. If you ever need or want to have a conversation about him,please e-mail me. Take good care of yourself and your son.
Joe Marchitto
September 11, 2003
I worked with Jack for many years at NYNEX (1166 A of A) and have many great memories of him. He was truly a remarkable guy. I was deeply saddened and shocked when I heard that Jack was part of this tragedy. Please accept my sincere condolences. My prayers are with you and your son.
carol brown-rosenbaum
September 11, 2003
Shalom Jackie.My heartfelt sympathie to jacks wife and son. I just became aware that Jack was the same Jackie I grew up with in Washington Heightsand was friends with and went to school with. He was an angel of a guy who went thru misery as a child of holocost survivors. I thank g-d that he found a wonderful wife and had a child that made him so fulfilled. Remember the good in Jack and your son carries his legacy on. My sincerest condolences to you Evelyn. If you would like to speak to me please e mail me . G-d Bless you both.
April 28, 2003
To Evelyn and Timmy,
Know you and Jack are forever in our prayers.
Love, your neighbors and schoolmates
January 24, 2003
May 2003 bring peace and the joy of life back into your hearts.
Blessings to Mrs. Aron and Timothy........
tricia schrum
September 11, 2002
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ONE YEAR TODAY. IT WAS A GREAT LOSS OF SUCH GREAT PEOPLE. MY CHILDREN AND I RECEIVED A FLAG WITH MR ARON NAME ON IT TODAY AND WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND MANY OTHERS. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
Tim Weisse
September 11, 2002
I am so sorry for your loss. I was born and raised in Dumont, NJ, and am just a few yewars younger than Jack. I did not know him, but wanted you to know that the fierce "rivalry" I've always had between the Dumont and Bergenfield football teams is being put aside in memory of your husband, Jack. I share your son's name, too.
Damon Corrigan
September 11, 2002
It has been a year since September 11, 2001. On this day, a "Rolling Requiem" has been organized. All over the world, groups will be getting together to sing and to listen to W.A. Mozart's "Requiem Mass". In Olympia, Wa, the performance will start at 7:46pm pst.
It is my great honor and privelege to wear the name of Jack Charles Aron on my breast as we perform one of the most haunting pleas for eternal rest and exhaltation that has ever been composed.
We will never forget, and we pray for peace and understanding for all of those whose lives were touched by this tragedy, particularly during this anniversary.
Rachel Putman
September 9, 2002
Hi Mrs. Aron,
My name is Rachel and I attend St.Pius X high school in Houston Texas. Today at school every student received a wrist band with the name of a victim from Septemeber 11th. From today through the 19th we are wearing the wrist bands in rememberance of everyone. I received your husbands name. We were told that we could come to this site and find information on our person and their was a guestbook we could sign. I decided to come and let you know what we were doing and that along with the others that have passed on I will keep in my prayers you and your husband as well as your son. Im very sorry for your loss and I know that even though we can't bring him back, we know that he is in a better place smiling down upon you and your son.
Vinnie Carey
September 9, 2002
To Evelyn, Timmy and the Aron Family
I worked with Jack for several years before he retired from NYNEX. We worked together at the time Timmy was born.
He was a true gentleman, who loved his family dearly.
I pray that God watches over you, and I'm sure Jack is right there with Him.
God Bless you.
August 28, 2002
Mrs. Aron:
Never believe that you are alone. There are MANY of us all across America who think daily of the tragic loss of so many souls and still shed tears in sympathy for their loved ones left behind.
I pray that you will eventually reach acceptance of this senseless tragedy, feel peace in your heart, and, as time goes by, again find happiness and joy.
God bless you and your son, Timothy.
A fellow American from Houston, Texas
Patrick Kidney
June 4, 2002
I worked for Jack at Marsh. I reported to him directly a few months prior to my departure. We bumped heads now and then on certain procedures, but I have to say that Jack never let a system problem go un-attended to, and excepted nothing less then the best level of service. He was such a stickler for resolutions to problems and the post mortom documentation that at a christmas dinner that the team had gotton together for, we had put together a david letterman top 10 and he made number 5 with "Seeing Jack Aron at your desk before you get your coat off in the morning".. It was not until after I left that I appreciated his management skills and fully understood completely his way of managing, and his way of getting to the cause of problems. He was a man that wanted high standards from his people. And did not except anything less. He was honest and did not hold anything back with. Especially when he would say "Breath Mr, Kidney, you are going to burst an arterie" When when the team would falsly get the blame for a system problem. I was sad for his loss and hope that his wife and son who he loved greatly manage to get through this. He was definetly one of a kind. So long Jack, you will be missed...
aron charles - simon
April 24, 2002
a mad. veuve aron je vous prie de bien accepte mes sinceres condoleance esenble prions que la paix sera parmis nous chalom
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Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
I did not know anyone who passed away on 9/11/01, but I still cry and I hurt for all of the families that are now without a loved one. May God Bless you and all of the family and friends that you leave behind. Rest in peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Jack. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of the yesterday's shared with Jack. 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
Ron Vestuto
December 31, 2001
I used to work with Jack (with Cathy and Janet too) in the email group at Marsh, before and right after the merger with J&H. We had a lot of fun with Jack. He was crazy about his family. He spoke about Timmy all the time. He was a good man. He will be missed.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 4, 2001
GOD BLESS JACK CHARLES ARON AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE...GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA FOREVER AND MAY WE NEVER
FORGET 9/11/01
Andrea Stoddard
October 24, 2001
I was viewing this site and came across this name. I grew up in Bergenfield, NJ and was heart sick that a former neighbor could be in such gief. I am sorry for your loss and pray for your loved one.
Perry and Liz Williams
October 17, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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