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Jeffrey Dingle Obituary
In the days since her husband, Jeffrey Mark Dingle, went to a breakfast conference at Windows on the World and never came home, Dr. Nichole Brathwaite Dingle has relied on friends, family and humor to keep her spirit from crumbling. With two children, ages 9 and 3, she has had to be strong. She tells friends he is not missing, but simply staying away from their Bronx apartment because he does not want to clean the bathroom. The coast is clear, she says. I've cleaned it. Jeffrey can come home now.
The two had been inseparable since they met on the University of Pennsylvania campus a decade ago (he was at Villanova, she at U. Penn), although there were the few months that Mr. Dingle, 32, lived in Washington, working and taking care of the children, while his wife stayed in New York to finish medical school. In July, Mr. Dingle found a job with Encompys, a high-tech company with offices in Midtown. This summer they moved into a new apartment. "They were finally going to be adults," said a longtime friend, Sherry Ellerbe.
A few weeks ago the couple renewed their vows and Mr. Dingle told his wife he was taking her ring in for repairs. In fact, he was having the jeweler put in a higher-grade diamond. Dr. Brathwaite Dingle has been telling friends that her husband must come home for one reason: "Only he knows where he took my ring."
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Robbie
September 11, 2024
In memory of a wonderful person, a true Gentleman.
Jacquetta
September 11, 2024
Met you @ a family reunion, many years ago.Did not know you. Was a pleasure to meet you and the rest of the family.RIP
-Andres
September 11, 2024
Remembering Jeffrey on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. The memory remains strong, and time will never diminish it.
Never Forget!
Darlene Mclean
April 5, 2022
R.I.P. Brutha
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Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Jeffrey on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Anna York
September 11, 2020
I always think of you. I remember how sweet and gentle you were to my dogs and how you talk about getting one. 19 years have gone my and I still remember you. RIP, neighbor.
November 15, 2018
I was in Jeff's orientation group at Villanova. He and I did not become close friends but we would see each other on campus over the years and the little I knew of him, I knew him to be a great guy.
I was at the Flight 93 Memorial over this past weekend with my son's 8th grade class and recounted for them Jeff's story on that day. Please know that his memory is not lost and that people continue to pray for him and you. Even those that you may not know. God Bless you and your family. Villanova Classmate 1990
H Andres Jimenez Uribe
September 11, 2018
With the passing of another year your memory is not diminished. I choose to never forget.
Patricia Squire
September 11, 2017
I remember him as an adolescent, a fine young man. May God bless him always.
H Andres Jimenez Uribe
September 11, 2016
And time still does not diminish the memory.
Never Forget!
Claude Jean-Pierre Jr
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you today and knowing that the Good Lord has you in his eternal embrace. We first met on UPenn's campus when you were pledging Alpha Phi Alpha. My former roommates were your Big Brothers at the time. I can only imagine the loss your family feels even after 15 years. We lost a good soul/person but you touched many lives during your brief time with us.
H A Jimenez-Uribe
February 20, 2016
I was recently given an opportunity to honor my good friend. This was the result;
https://songwritingwithsoldiers.bandcamp.com/track/good-guys-shouldnt-be-the-ones-to-go
Maryellen Esposito Colombo
September 12, 2014
On this 13 yr anniversary I reflected on the loss's of that fateful day. Jeff came to mind. I went to WHHS with him. I remember him as a great athlete & sporting the West Hempstead Rams football jersey on game day and victory parties. Prayers & sympathy always to the Dingle Family.
ELLEN JOHNSON
September 12, 2014
MY NAME IS ELLEN JOHNSON I GREW UP WITH JEFFREY HE WAS A NICE KID MY BEST MEMORY WAS WE COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT GAME NIGHT AT THE PATES HOUSE BOY THOSE WERE THE DAYS GOING TO HIS UNCLE'S STORE GETTING FREE PENNY CANDY I WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN I SAW HIS NAME ON LIST MY HEART GOS OUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALSO JEFFREY WHERE IS YOUR WIFE'S WEDDING RING GET IT BACK TO HER YOU ARE TRUELY MISSED LOVE YOU
March 29, 2014
Always in my thoughts. Rodrigo Dingle
September 10, 2013
JD love you bro---Vonnie
Maureen Burgos-Williams
September 11, 2011
You and your family are always in my thoughts during this time. I wish you peace and much happiness in your lives, now and always.
Love
Christina Menoudakos
September 10, 2011
Thinking of Jeff and his family. He was a wonderful person. Not only was he a great friend in High School, but he personally trained me in track and field and helped me get to where I am today. I miss his jokes and most of all his smile. Rest in Peace, Jeff.
Todd Radner
September 11, 2010
God Bless you and the Dingle Family. Too many memories to pick from, but they all have that fantastic smile.
Frank Sabatini
September 11, 2010
To the family of Jeffery I pray for Gods love to fill any void still left from that horrible day. I remember him in WHHS as an athlete and a comedian. He was a good guy!
God Bless!
Courtnay Tyus
September 11, 2009
Jeff, your Villanova family remembers you today. Rest in peace, friend.
Monica Hentschel-Gaffney
September 10, 2009
Thinking of Jeff and his family.
May he Rest In Peace.
Doug Abraham
June 4, 2009
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
William Williams
September 12, 2008
Blessings this day. I pray that God's healing grace finds its way into your life.
Rev. Willam M Williams Jr.
Omaha NE
Cora Tinsley
September 12, 2007
Courtnay, I am sure Jeffrey is looking down and remembering good times with you. My condolences to all who died on that terrible day in our country's history.
Tina Harris-Banks
September 11, 2007
Jeffrey,
Knowing that you are there with your mom now makes not having her here with us a little easier. Sept 1, 2007 made it 2 years since she has been gone and I still can't bear to erase her last msge on my answering machine. Take care of her Jeff.
Love,
Tina
I'm so grateful to have this photo of us at a frat party at UPenn. A whole group of us went and I was lucky enough to have this picture taken. Of course I had no idea then that this pic would mean so much to me.
Courtnay Tyus
September 11, 2007
Remembering Jeff today, as I do often and always on September 11th. Nichole and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers along with the rest of the Dingle family. Jeff was a great friend, classmate, and teammate to so many people at Villanova and remains in our hearts.
VU '91
Laverne George
September 11, 2007
Just wanted you to know that you and the family will always be in my thought and prayer. May God continue to keep you and guide you.
love Ms. George(Monty II)
Kristine
October 24, 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.
P Tabbernor
September 26, 2006
In memory....
Mark Ferretti
September 25, 2006
We were neighbors and even though we were older than you I always remembered your determination in everything you did and your smile.
God Bless
Mark
Nichell and Calvin Bryant
September 16, 2006
On this fifth year since 9/11, our family expresses our prayers and hope for the eternal blessed souls of Jeffrey and his family. There are no other words.
Ernestine & Curtis Johnson
September 12, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
PAMELA JOHNSON
September 12, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Tina Harris
September 11, 2006
I met Jeffrey through his brother Derrick, whom I worked with at Chase Manhattan Bank. But it was the friendship with their mother that lead her to being labled "my 2nd mom". Betty Dingle's heart was broken on Sept 11 when Jeff died. And last year on Sept 1st, Ms. Dingle was finally able to be with her youngest child again. God bless both of them, for we all know Jeff is talking his mom's ear off right about now.
Katherine Leptokaropoulos
September 11, 2006
As I watched the 9/11 memorial service on TV this morning, I was taken aback when I heard Jeffrey's name read and saw a familiar face on the screen. Is this the same person I went to West Hempstead High School with? I immediately pulled out my yearbook to see if it was him. The face looked the same. To make sure, I searched for Jeffrey's name on the 9/11 victim sites, and found a poignant article about Jeffrey and his wife, stating how they had met when he was a student at Villanova. When I found an old high school newspaper stating that Jeffrey was headed to Villanova after graduation, I knew the face I saw on the screen was the same person I went to school with. Although I did not know Jeffrey very well, I do remember him being a very nice, polite guy and an exceptional athlete. And that smile...he had such a great smile, one I’ll never forget. As I sat and read each tribute about Jeffrey, I was deeply touched by the personal stories recounting his life, while at the same time overcome with a profound sadness over the loss of such an exceptional young man. I only wish I had the opportunity to know Jeffrey as an adult. Although Jeffrey is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in those who knew him: co-workers, friends and family. To the Dingle family I extend my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss, and wish you all peace and love.
Marc Marrone
September 11, 2006
Jeff, we played football together at Villanova University. I often joked that the reason you looked so great running the ball was because I blocked for you. (G-8 power). You would always give credit to others first. We are one team forever, no matter what.
May God Bless Your Family.
Rest In Peace.
Inner City Sports Little League
September 11, 2006
To the family of Jeffrey Dingle, we offer our deepest sympathy.
Sheila Haire
March 31, 2006
Both Curtis and I will always remember you, not only for the happiness and joyous memories you bestowed on our daughter and us, most importantly for the two precious grandchildren you gave us.
May God accept you in the resting place of the most high. (We miss you)
Curtis Haire
March 31, 2006
Jeffrey was always full of big ambitions and dreams of grandeur. He could light up Broadway with his smile...My son-in-law, my friend rest in peace.
David Michael Smith
March 28, 2006
It's been 5 almost 5yrs since 9/11 and almost 20 since I last saw Jeff as students at WHHS. Always a class act, he will truly be missed. Gone but not forgotten. May God's peace and blessings be with his family for all their days to follow.
sonia cole
September 11, 2003
I met Jeffrey at birthday parties for my son. Our sons were in school together. I had a conversation with him once in which he spoke briefly of future career plans. He seemed so able to dream and so able to take his family on his journey to reach for the stars. I am sure his strong spirit lives on in them
and will help to guide them through.
baye ceesay
September 11, 2003
He was a greatman Mr.dingle we will never forget you.God bless.I knew his son.
John Dingle
June 11, 2003
I was checking Google for my parents memorial; to see if it was listed and came across this tribute. I am sorry for your loss. As my Mother would say after my Father passed away, "At least I know I have someone waiting for me in Heaven." Jeffrey will wait patiently and to place your missing ring on your finger once again.
God Bless.
Georgea and Mark Ferrante
May 22, 2003
I met Jeff while he played football at Villanova University. My husband was one of his coaches and I will always remember that smile
and his grace and spirit on and off the football field. What an honor it was knowing him. Our hearts, love and prayers are with Nichole, the children and your families for you have a wonderful angel looking over you. May the Good Lord bless you always.
Cleveland Dingle
May 19, 2003
On the behalf of the Dingle family, I would like to thank all the friends of my 1st and favorite cousin, in childhood, Jeffery Dingle. I'm a student at Katherine Gibbs College, studying "digital media" and, I got an urge to put my last name in the "google search engine". There my cousin was! I was almost in shock, I didn't even know. Whom ever did this though, God Bless you always. Jeffery has a memorial in his name at the Van Courtland Park Golf Course where his memorial was held. Thanks again guys and may GOD Bless you all for keeping Nichole and his children in your prayers.
Cleveland Dingle
son of James R.Dingle Sr.
Brother of the late, Lee Dingle Jr.
Jeff's father. Amen.
(for family members only, please
718-671-7874 lets stay in contact guys!!
John Evans
December 1, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's friends and family. Though I hadn't seen Jeff for years and didn't know him really well like many of you, I will always remember him as a fantastic athlete and a gracious competitor. Stated simply, he was just a really good guy...God Bless
Cathy D'Agostino
September 14, 2002
My heart is heavy for Jeffery's family. To know Jeffery was to love and laugh with him. Jeffery played little league with my Son Sandy in West Hempstead. They went to school together also. We lived around the corner from the Dingles on Maple St. Jeffery's smile would lite up the entire room with his wit and charm. Having dinner with the Dingles was so much fun. Jeffery, you are a star shining down on your precious family. You will be missed, but you made your mark on all of us.
Cathy D'Agostino -
Kelly Fagan
September 13, 2002
I grew up with Jeffrey in West Hempstead- we were in most of the same classes at Marion Delaney Elementary...we were also in Mrs. Moran's religion class together on Maple Street. I remember a sweet, funny kid with a great smile. I can see from his picture posted on this site that he grew into a sweet, handsome man. I am so glad he was able to experience love with his wife and children. To his family- I am deeply sorry for your loss. He will be remembered by so many of his West Hempstead friends. God Bless Jeffrey Dingle.
John Calderon Jr.
September 12, 2002
I met JD at the Fordham road station of the Metro-North on my way to work in Stamford. We had a small group of aquaintences that met every morning and chatted about a variety of topics. JD was always ready to participate in any subject, because that was the scope of his character and intelligence, he was personable and quite a charming young man. We all talked about our families and JD spoke of his with loving pride. It was just a short morning trip we took every morning, less than 45 minutes. But we became so close. Our little morning gang came from all walks of life but for that short trip we were like family. God bless JD and his lovely family. He will never be forgoten by me or by anyone who's life he touched.
Greg LaMonica
September 12, 2002
I grew up in Lakeview and went on to Villanova ('85). I still remember how impressed and thrilled I was that a "kid" from the neighborhood was now a running back for the Wildcats. I can see from the tributes that Jeff was quite a young man, who seemed to leave a remarkable impression on those who crossed his path. Perhaps his is a much greater calling.
God Bless Jeff and the Dingle Family.
Jay Olivieri
September 11, 2002
For the family of JD which I never met....
I met JD when we took the the Metro North Train to Greenwich Connecticut to work in the same building but different companies (Facset/AIG Trading Group). He was quite a guy at all times in the morning we both joked around while going to work talked about sports and a day when we were going to try and see a Yankee game together with our other train friends. He was upbeat ontime with all types of topics and he was my Metro North train buddy and then my going home buddy as well. We had after work drinks in the Metro North bar car and enjoyed the laughters we had in the train. In Mid summer I stopped seing Jeffrey when we last took our ride in the bar car and he mentioned he was in a new position to start in the city. I will surely miss his company in the train and I will always remember him on my way to work and on my way home.
I will feel like he is with me on my daily rides.
Love and peace to his Family and Friends :)
Peter Lombardi
September 11, 2002
I played football with Jeffrey at Villanova. In fact, we made up the starting backfield for the 1988 squad. I have warm memories of Jeffrey...the fact that he was impeccably dressed (with tie and briefcase) every day for class...engaging in political debates from socioeconomic policies to "predominantly black" fraternities (while we rarely agreed with each other, we respected each other.)...and the time he told me that in football, the difference between quickness (which I had) and speed (which is what Jeffrey had in abundance and which I had zero) was endurance. Jeffrey clearly had that larger than life character.
I lost touch with Jeffrey upon my 1989 graduation, as so many often do. I just wanted to reach out to you this September 11 to express my deep sorrow and share in the unshakeable truth that Jeffrey Dingle was a great young man who will be sadly missed.
If I can leave you with one last memory, that of the closeness we shared on the field. One particular game, heading back to the locker room after pre-game warm ups, Jeffrey and I simply gravitated towards each other, side by side, our hands met to shake...only we didn't let go. We walked together holding hands. If only for the bizarre spectacle of sport, there was love, and we were close, and I'll never forget Jeffrey for that.
May you and your family go forward in peace with your hearts
filled with the spirit of Jeffrey and the blessings of God.
David Gewirtz
September 11, 2002
To Jeff's Family,
I went to WHHS with Jeff. He was a great athlete and a very nice guy to speak to. I lost track with him after High school, but my Friend Brian who raced him in track in High School got Frusterated because Jeff always beat him. God Bless you all Dave.
Montine Jordan
September 11, 2002
I worked with Jeff when he was associated with FactSet and I was a consultant at Lord Abbett & Co. He was such a honey of a guy; it was always a treat when he came into the office.
I confided in him one day that a disadvantage of working for yourself is that you never get cool company-imprinted clothing (something in our conversation that day brought up the subject). Anyway, within a week, I got a surprise delivery -- a FactSet polarite vest. I treasure it to this day.
He was really something special. And I miss him. I can't begin to imagine the extent of your loss. I'm so sorry.
Christine Vargas
September 11, 2002
I remembered Jeffrey as my son's fraternity brother and friend. My prayers go out to you and your family.May God continue to keep you in his care.
VERONICA Williams
August 9, 2002
I worked with Jeff @ Bear Stearns & Co. and was devastated to hear that we lost him at the WTC. He was a great guy and our thoughts go out to you and your family. We send you strength, peace, hope and love.
Veronica & Darrel Williams
Gayle Lohrer
July 22, 2002
My daughter, Melissa, and Jeff were good friends in high school. She was always with all those guys in West Hempstead and Island Park. I know Jeff was around our house at times. We were all devestated to hear that Jeff was in the WTC. I know Melissa was was extremely upset. Our family sends our deepest sympathy to you and your family and we will always have fond memories of Jeff. You are always in our prayers. In peace, Gayle and Bob Lohrer
Ramon Jones
March 11, 2002
Our paths crossed back in undergrad at Villanova. We became fraternity brothers, would later move into the world of business. Life happens, and there are marriage and children, and new jobs and relocation, and all the other stuff that keeps an old fraternity brother from reaching out. I wish I'd spoken more to Jeff recently. He's a great guy. He will be missed by so many people, me included. Nichole, be strong my sister...we all know this is really hard to do. Jeff will live forever in our hearts, in the eyes of his children, and in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and Love... Ramon
Simone Lorese Baldwin
March 6, 2002
Jeff was and still is my big cousin. He always had a protective way of looking out for me. I will always remember him for his bright smile and sharp words. Nichole, Jassiem, and Nia...I will always have you in my prayers.
January 11, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS JEFFREY M.DINGLE AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND
FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN...I PRAY TO GOD MRS.DINGLE YOU FIND YOUR WEDDING RING..ST.ANTHONY WILL HELP YOU.
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Jeffrey. May his life and love live on in you. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm moments shared with Jeffrey. I hope you find your wedding ring, I know it would mean so much to your heart to be able to wear it. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Jeffrey.
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
GINGER MILLER
December 7, 2001
I met Jeff back in 1997 at Hofstra University. We only talked that day for a few moments but he was someone a person would never forget. I am realy sad this happened to him, he was a nice person.
My God bless his wife and kids and bring them through this .
leslie miller
November 2, 2001
We are so sorry for your loss. We will never forget you. Our hearts are with you forever.
Cynthia Graham
October 27, 2001
May God continue to comfort you each and everyday.
Tunisia Sheik-Ahmed
October 26, 2001
Jeff and I went to college together. I knew him through a close friend of his, Lawrence. I am saddened by his family's loss. My deepest sympathies go out to Nichole and her children and his parents and other extended family members. Keep your faith in God through this challenging time. May God be with you all.
Lawrence Rapp
October 26, 2001
I knew Jeff from when we both worked at Banque Indosuez. I did not know him well, but I remember him as a very friendly and hard-working guy. I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to his family for their loss.
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