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James Maounis Obituary
How many guys would blow off drinking with their pals in order to drive their sister to the beauty parlor? ("You got a brother?" asked Anthony Giammona. "Would he do that for you?")
Mr. Giammona's friend James Maounis would. "He'd take his sister out to dinner," he said, adding that the Maounis clan — two brothers, one sister, the parents — were "more like friends than a family unit."
In the same vein, Mr. Maounis, Mr. Giammona and their friend Ralph Baione were a lot like family. As teenagers growing up in Gravesend, Brooklyn, in the 1970's, they went to discothèques together; as adults, they biked, traveled, got haircuts and met women together. They even shared a nickname: Way.
"You're out and you're amongst others, if you give out a 'Waaaaay,' it alerts the people in our group," Mr. Giammona said.
Mr. Maounis, 42, was an account administrator at Fiduciary Trust on the 90th floor of 2 World Trade Center; his sister Mary Jane worked in the same building on the 62nd floor. She survived.
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Anthony Frangello
September 13, 2023
Always in my thoughts and prayers ❤
Angela Gianino
September 12, 2023
Rest in eternal peace Jimmy.
Debra Chiaramonte
September 11, 2023
22 years and I still think of you.. ✝ ❤
September 13, 2022
We love & miss you Jimmy! Always in our thoughts.
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Anthony Frangello
September 12, 2021
Always talk about the great times we had from JHS to HS and then working together always in my prayers RIP my friend ❤
Dona Garcia
September 11, 2021
Watching the ceremony on TV as I cannot be there in person this year. Waiting to hear your name spoken, gone but not forgotten. You were my HS hero. Praying for your family and friends today. RIP
Angela Gianino
September 11, 2021
It’s 20 years but you are never forgotten. RIP.
Debra Chiaramonte
September 10, 2021
20 years has gone by and your always in my thoughts... RIP JIMMY.. ❤ Love Debbie
Anthony Frangello
September 11, 2020
Always in our hearts RIP my friend Anthony F
Angela Gianino
September 13, 2019
RIP James! Gone but not forgotten
Dona Garcia
September 13, 2019
James as in past years you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Anthony Frangello
September 12, 2019
Think about you all the time great time growing up with you my friend always RIP
Debra Chiaramonte
September 11, 2019
You will never be forgotten... I still remember your beautiful eyes!! Love Debbie
Ann Walsh
March 5, 2019
Jimmy is missed . 17 years and counting the pain never heals with all those lost from Fiduciary . God Bless America
Dona Garcia
September 15, 2018
Another year Jimmy. 17 and the years keep piling on. I speak of you often. You were my HS hero. I will never forget your kindness. May God bless your family and loved ones. They and you are always in our prayers.
Debra chiaramonte
September 9, 2018
Jimmy,
17 years since you been gone. 911 will never be forgotten in my heart because, thats the day you left all the people that love you.. Till we meet again! GOD BLESS YOUR LOVING FAMILY.. LOVE ALWAYS DEBBIE
Maria Scollo
January 18, 2018
Hi Jimmy,
You may not remember me but I surely remember you and your brother Billy when you washed and waxed your car shiny and clean. In the 70s I lived on East 5th around the corner from you, I used to ride my ten speed bike past your house and down Neck Road. Even though you didn't know me you gave a smile. I was very sad and upset when I read your name........I went to Lincoln, my sister met your brother Billy at the pork store. I am the older sister, she was to young to remember, but I shared my memories with het. RIP...Amen
September 11, 2017
We remember
Angela Gianino
September 11, 2017
Thinking of you on this day.
Gone but not forgotten. RIP
Debra Chiaramonte
September 5, 2017
Jimmy,
Your always in my thoughts.. God bless you!! it's been 16 years and, I still feel sadness in my heart..
Love Deb Chiaramonte
Angela Gianino
August 30, 2016
RIP Jimmy. Gone but not forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Debra Chiaramonte
August 28, 2016
Jimmy it's almost 15 years... I still remember your beautiful eyes and the love you had for your family.. I will always have you in my heart!!! Love Debbie Chiaramonte
Angela Gianino
September 11, 2015
R.I.P. Jim. Gone but not forgotten. I pray for you quite often & think of you too, especially when I eat a bagel.
Anthony F
September 11, 2015
Rest in peace my friend.
September 11, 2015
Thinking about you Jimmy. Great man and good friend with a great heart and fantastic sense of humor. After all these years, I still think about all of the great lives cut short that horrible day. Today I'm hurting over you, Wally, Judy and Emi, Ed, Brian, Pat, Paul, and Brian and all the rest. God bless, I always carry you around in my heart.
Tom L.
Debbie Chiaramonte
September 13, 2014
12 years and I still think of you and your loving family..many nice memories of you Jimmy.. God bless. . <3
Cathy Nye
September 12, 2014
We live in Hanover Pennsylvania. On September 11, 2014 we bought an American Flag from our local exchange club. Our flag is in memory of James Maunis. Our flag has your story attached to it. Just wanted to let your sister and your entire family you are not forgotten! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Although it's been 12 years it is still fresh in everyone's mind. I pray for continued healing for your family and friends!
Cathy Nye & children
Trenton 17
skyler 11
Danica 7
S. J Friscia III
August 7, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect
March 5, 2014
Thank You for sharing your bright light with us! Peace
anthony frangello
September 13, 2013
I think about you all the time great memories with a great friend you will live forever in our hearts rest in peace my friend.
Debra Chiaramonte
September 11, 2013
My thoughts are always with you Jimmy, I will always remember those beautiful eyes.. You were a special man.. Love Debbie
Dona Garcia
September 10, 2012
Jimmy it been 11 years now but even longer since I last saw you when I do my ministry in the schools I always talk about you and your kindness to me in HS. You were my hero then even though you never let me say thank you just know you are remembered my daughter wears a bracelet with your name on it
+Gary Mascolo
August 6, 2012
As I sit here teary eyed and read all these wonderful things said about you I am very proud you are so remembered and loved. Your Mom is my first Cousin and I am your Great Aunt Lena's son and I know my Mom is with you because we have such a beautiful family and as I read I know you are making her laugh also as you did your co-workers and everyone you came in contact with. Thank You for being YOU
September 16, 2011
I went to Jimmy's memorial mass in Brooklyn and all these young twenties year old women where there including myself and one of his coworkers asked me why did all the young girls from the company. Jimmy was handsome and friendly and use to talk us all the time. His father had the same good looks and wink at me and all the other young girls and I laughed. It was like father like son with the Italian heritage. Jimmy came over to my department to show the guys the ring he bought for his soon to be wife. He seemed excited. Jimmy was fun, kind spirited and full of life. One thing Jimmy was is he acknowledge people no matter who they where and made them fell welcome he was a true person who could have a great conversation with Rita Blau who passed always said that. See you on the other side Jimmy!
Sharon Vuoso
September 15, 2011
Jimmy,
I never really know what to say when I think about Jimmy and his family. It's been a long time since my family lived next to his in Brooklyn but I have many fond memories. Nick and Connie hosting my family near the holidays and Nick and Jimmy treating me to my first Martini around their bar. Jimmy coming and going in his shiny black Mitsubishi Galant. His beautiful eyes and his disarming smile. He had a good heart and always stopped to talk to me although I was much younger than him. What I remember most is the bond the Maounis family had and I can't imagine what they have been through these last ten years. Please know that your son and brother was a wonderful human being and we will always remember him.
September 10, 2011
jimmy, wish we could hang out in florida- it hurts me so much to see the pain on your parents face- they love and miss you so much- we all wish you were here-
love jacqueline
Amanda
September 9, 2011
So its 10 years that I haven't seen you, it feels like 20, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you, I know well meet again, Pray for us, I know ur an angel xoxoxox
August 3, 2011
You are always in my thoughts.. God bless you and your family... Love Debbie
August 2, 2011
Coming up the the 10th year your friends that no longer work at Fiduciary remember you always and always never a world away and never a look away Jimmy was Gorgeous and well all knew it buddy you where blessed with good looks and a winning personality you had tons of friends because you made the world a better a place or course the 90th floor peace
July 29, 2011
Jimmy I still think of you often and am praying for you. I know your up there having a good time
Miss you
Amanda
Rich Mowery
May 1, 2011
Miss you Jimmy. Thinking of you and Ed tonight.
September 13, 2010
Jimmy
I think of you often. You were the sweetest guy at Fiduciary. I had alot of laughs working with you. You were a breath of fresh air that is hard to come by. I am sure there is a perfect place for you in heaven. I know you are still laughing and making people feel good about themselves. You are very loved and very missed :( Love to your family especially your parents. They should feel so proud that they raised a son who touched so many lives just by being himself. I will always have fond memories of you.
August 5, 2010
Jimmy I was thinking of you today and the other from the 90th floor you are always in my heart baby
Tom Orefice
September 16, 2009
Not even two weeks before that terrible day we all were at bistro in SI celebrating birthdays and you came by to join us. we only knew each other for a short period of time and i knew you were and stand up guy. i was visiting a friend of mine in SI and met your brother Billy who was my friend tommys' next door neighbor. i see your brother in stores in si and at the dance school shows they throw each year. my deep felt sympathy to your family. i know that your are at rest in the arms of Jesus Christ and one day we will see each other again and i will hear a big tom o. my God bless your family even more than he is now because we know that you are next to him. i am truly sorry it took so long to write this tribute
Larry Tornese
September 16, 2009
I realize much time has occurred since the tragedy of September 11. By chance I recently picked up my high school year book and looked through the pages and faces of my yesteryear.There were good times and bad times. Some of us were "wiseguys" bigtime and others were what I would call "standouts". Albeit Mayo was not tight with me as I was in a differencet circle we at times would meet and click. He was a standout, classy guy always willing to help and give a good word. I learned of his passing by googling his name. That was a sad day for me.
He is at peace now and clearly will not be forgotten. Please allow me to pass on my condolences to his family, albeit it is somewhat late.God Bless.
Doug Abraham
February 5, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
debra chiaramonte
September 11, 2008
My thoughts are always with you... You were a very special man that will not be forgotten.. God Bless your loving family.. Debbie Chiaramonte 2008
Doug Abraham
February 5, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
October 15, 2007
Jimmy,
As the sixth year passes I can't tell you how many jobs and people I have come across in my lifetime. You took the effort and personality to stand out at Fiduciary Trust. You made people's days and lives by your charm and personality to go out your way to be friendly and nice to people. I will always remember your kindness towards others. I know your watching over us. May your family find ease this holiday season...Love always Walsh
Debbie Chiaramonte
September 12, 2007
I will always remember you Jimmy and your loving family... My deepest love..
September 11, 2007
We all love you Jimmy we all still hurt from this and the pain never goes away you are missed everyday always...
Mary Jane Maounis
September 10, 2007
September 10, 2007
My Dearest Brother, Jimmy,
I haven't been able to write until now..words never seemed to express the overwhelming feeling of loss and heartache..now at this sixth year..
As I read all the beautiful tributes sent to you, my dear brother, I am truly proud of you. You had a magical gift..you were a wonderful and very kind person. So many loved and admired you..you touched their hearts and souls..they will never forget you. I am blessed that you are my brother and blessed for the time I had you in my life. I feel your presence in whatever I do..you are my angel on my shoulder. I thank you with all my heart for always being there for me whenever I needed you..I remember that each and every day and I am very grateful. I cherish and treasure the time we had together. You were one-of-a-kind, very unique. Our family is heartbroken without you..there is a hole in each of our hearts and nothing will ever be the same again..a light has gone out of our lives. We miss you more than words can express. Loving memories of you live in our hearts forever.
I love you,
Until We Meet Again Dear Brother,
Your Sister
Amanda
July 24, 2007
Miss you Jimmy, never a day goes by that I don't think about you.
February 18, 2007
P Tabbernor
December 22, 2006
In remembrance....
November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving. Jimmy. I am thankful I had a chance to know you at Fiduciary. Forever the 90th floor lives on in our hearts and minds always..90th floor coworker you are missed by everyone!
Kristine
November 14, 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.
Rhonda
September 13, 2006
9-13-06 Hi James my thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Heard your favorite Barry White CD the other day.
Love, Rhonda
Debbie Chiaramonte
September 11, 2006
I think about you very often Jimmy can't believe it's been 5 years. My love to you and your family whom I know loved you so much. Debbie C
Amanda
April 2, 2006
Just wanted to say hi and that I was thinking about you. Its so funny because even though it was five years ago the pain is still that same as the day that it happened. The pain never seems to subside for me. I think about you all the time Jimmy. I miss you and those gorgeous eyes.
Amanda
September 27, 2004
Nothing was the same after 9/11. The world changed that day. I still can't believe how many of you died from Fiduciary. I no longer work for the company when asked to put down the address I think 2 World Trade Center but how can I write that. I think about the people, friends, coworkers that where a big part of my daily life. I don't think I will ever meet people like I met in Fiduciary. The company changed and everything else changed that day. You where a great person who always called for the prices and I always and the others answered the phone.
I knew you saved others that day up on the floors for some reason I was not on 90th floor that day. I have very happy memories of you and may your family know that you where a person very liked in the company that made the working day fun because we had a individual like you in the world. God Bless Jimmy never forgotten.
Amanda Moros
September 11, 2004
Well Jimmy it's the third year that your gone and I feel as if it were the first. Some people say that the pain will subside. But for me it never does. I went to church today and prayed for all of you. I heard the song. "On eagles wings" and remembered they played that at your memorial service. You are in my mind everyday and I will never forget you. I miss those beautiful eyes. I know your in heaven watching over us. We love you and miss you. Fiduciary will never forget you.
Rhonda Ricciardelli
September 11, 2004
James,
I will never forget the day we met in Paradise Island, Bahamas 8 yrs ago. Your dark tan with your blue sparkling eyes. That was the best vacation I ever had. We kept in touch, went out together had good times. When I mentioned I love blueberry pie you told me about a great bakery near your home and the next day I had a pie with yellow roses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family who you always spoke highly of.
Love, Rhonda
ANGELA GIANINO
August 17, 2004
JIMMY: WE GO BACK TO 1995 IN THE ZIO'S AND 101 BAYRIDGE DAYS. ON SEPTEMBER 11 YOU WERE ONE OF THE FIRST PERSONS I THOUGHT OF AND PRAYED FOR. I NEVER SAW YOUR NAME IN THE PAPER SO I ASSUMED YOU WERE OK. I WAS HEARTBROKEN WHEN I SAW YOUR NAME ON T.V. A YEAR LATER AND NOW REALITY SET IN/ ESPECIALLY WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNEW CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS YOU.YOUR SMILE ALWAYS REMINDED ME OF MEL GIBSON. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY FOR YOU AT CHURCH AND I OFTEN LIGHT CANDLES IN YOUR MEMORY.
farida myftija
September 11, 2003
once again the world comes together,america comes together and new york comes together, we gather to cry, to hug and to make sure that we never forget. As for you my dear friend James, not a day goes by that you don't fill my thoughts and my heart. May God hold you in his hand and help to guide us. And everynight when I look up and see the brightest star I say goodnight to you because there is no brighter star than you. God bless you my dear friend.
Theresa Pascone
September 16, 2002
My Handsome Blue Eyed James, It is said God only takes the good ones.You were great to look at and even more wonderful to hang out with. My heart and sympathy goes to your family.Good-bye to a GREAT One :o( Love Theresa
Long Island,N.Y.
Ann Walsh
September 15, 2002
I met Jimmy my first day at Fiduciary while working in the Pricing Department also on the 90th floor. Jimmy would come everyday to chat with the guys and check his stocks on Bloomberg. He always had something funny to say and made his co-workers laugh with that twinkle in his eye. Jimmy Fiduciary did not
only lose a employee, but a special individual who filled our day with laughter and smiles. We miss you Jimmy, we miss your smiles, and myself I miss your jokes.
Love
Annie
Mr and Mrs Karl Sherwin
September 10, 2002
Dearest Jimmy, We have never had the pleasure of meeting you personally. We are dear friends of your Sister In Law. She always speaks so highly of you. We know you are resting in peace with our Lord in Heaven. To Jimmy's Family,Our Prayers are with you, also with Jimmy. He will always Live in your Hearts. Some day you will meet once more in Heaven. God Bless You. Karl, Patty, and LyndaRose
Amanda Moros
September 8, 2002
Jimmy...I know I wrote to you already back in November but I can't seem to get over your loss. My heart goes out to your parents from Bradenton, that you always spoke so highly of. You meant alot to us at work and we talk about you often. So charming you were, always giving compliments to everyone. Those eyes that I can't seem to forget, were breathtaking. Even when I was upset over something minor, you always cheered me up. We use to always talk about going to Greece one day and meeting up there . I know someday,somewhere well see eachother, and then I can finally smile again.
Amanda
Farida
September 4, 2002
James,
I will never forget how you use to make me laugh or how you use to call me on your days off just to rub it in that you were at the beach, but most of all I will never forget you and who you were. You will forever be in my thoughts and in my prayers..I will always miss you..God Bless you my dear friend
Stephanie Cagley
July 10, 2002
It has taken several months for me to sit down and write to you and your family because, frankly, I haven't felt like I had the right words. I received a Mercy Band for my 25th birthday on March 26 and your name is on it. I opened this gift, given to me by a close friend, and immediately felt the most overwhelming peace. I am blessed forever to have a new guardian angel in you, even though our earthly lives never crossed paths. I will wear your name on my wrist and your life will be praised with each compliment I receive for the bracelet and a prayer will be sent to your family every time that I think of it. Thank you for being you and for being a hero to your country. May God continue to bless you and all who have known you and may your family find the peace that I found when your name came into my life. I will forever sing your praises.
debra chiaramonte
May 31, 2002
Many Memories of you Jimmy. God Bless you and your family. Love Debbie
Angie Campbell
May 6, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you forever more. Rest in peace..........
Steve Ieppariello
March 22, 2002
Jimmy:
May god bless you and may you rest in peace.
Steve boy
Karen Emon
March 11, 2002
Mayo a great person and great friend!,
Missing you and all the fun times we had together!
Our strength and love to your family at this difficult time.
Chester and Karen
dona garcia
March 10, 2002
We went to High School together. He was always the one who had a nice word to say no matter what. I had many physical problems during H.S. and had to be on crutches a lot. ALthough it was not "cool" to the others he always carried my books.
My condolences to your family and friends May god bless you and yours.
Dona Garcia (Marron)
February 28, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN ...JAMES MAOUNIS AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.JAMES GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
January 31, 2002
Jimmy,
If I looked like s&^$ you told me so!!! God Bless Ya!!!
Teresa Jahn
December 23, 2001
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
Marissa DeMartino
December 6, 2001
Jimmy,
You are always in my prayers. You are greatly missed and you will never be forgotten.
Regina Schwart
November 30, 2001
Jimmy,
You were one of the funniest and charming people I knew. I will miss you very much
Regina Schwartz
Fiduciary Trust
Amanda Moros
November 30, 2001
Jimmy,
You will be greatly missed. You were a great person and friend. I will never for get you. Your always in my prayers.
Austin Croker
October 18, 2001
May your soul rest in peace for evermore Jimmy. Your family and friends will have you in their hearts and minds forever. Goodbye Jimmy.
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