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Marina R. Gertsberg
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Marina Gertsberg Obituary
Marina Gertsberg's father did not want to serve with the Soviet forces in Afghanistan, so when she was 4, the family emigrated from Odessa, Ukraine, and settled in the Howard Beach section of Queens.
Bright and athletic, Ms. Gertsberg was everything her parents, Roman and Anna, could have hoped for in their only child. She went to the Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented, Stuyvesant High School and the State University of New York at Binghamton. She kept up with her Russian so she could write to her grandmother. She had her own apartment in Brooklyn, but talked with her mother several times a day. She and her boyfriend, Henry Kravchenko, seemed headed toward marriage.
This fall, Ms. Gertsberg, 25, enrolled in a master's program at Baruch College and had to switch jobs because her employer would not adjust her schedule to accommodate her classes. On Sept. 4, she joined Cantor Fitzgerald as a junior manager.
Four days later, Ms. Gertsberg was maid of honor at her friend Clara Mazepa's wedding in Brooklyn, walking down the aisle in a purple gown that set off her blue eyes. "She was like a queen," her mother said.
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Cara
February 10, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday, Marina. You were very beautiful and sound like a very loving, ambitious, and hardworking young woman with a lot going for you, much ahead to look forward to and be hopeful about. I am so sorry for what happened to you and to your parents who lost their only child in this way. Marina, you are never forgotten and I hope you are enjoying your special day where you are. <3
Maria B
September 10, 2021
Thinking of you, Marina, as we approach 20 years of the event. Remember seeing you in the office, how hard you worked, how happy you were about your next career move. Hoping your family found peace.
Tom
September 11, 2018
Today, 09/11/2018, we remember you Marina. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
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Yan Polevoy
September 11, 2013
Marina lives on in our hearts and memories. May her soul bring comfort to her family.
Tracey P
September 22, 2011
I am an only child myself, as is my Mother and as is my daughter...and her Father. Even now 10 years later I cannot begin to imagine how her parents have coped with such a heartbreaking loss. So sad... XXX
Clara Mazepa
August 14, 2011
To my soul friend,
you are lucky to meet one person in your life that optimomlly effects your world. For me that person was Marina. She lives on im my heart with our memories and through my children. I often think about, well what would have Marina said to this situation or that. I have been blessed to have known Marina even for our 13 short years of friendship. I am lucky to have been loved by her and to have loved her. I will carry her in my heart as long as I live. Your best friend forever...BFF
Clara.
Irina
September 11, 2009
I was a friend of Marina's at Stuyvesant High School and will always remember her as a beautiful and smart young woman who deeply cared about those around her.
I live and work in downtown Manhattan. I think about Marina often when I pass by the ground zero site.
My heart goes out to her family.
Sharon Reilly
September 11, 2009
I knew Marina form her time at Morgan Stanley. I worked in the London office and would call Marina and her colleagues in the course of our duties.
A delightful lady to speak to and work with.
Marina,
You'll never be forgotten by the people sent to love you.
Rest in peace.
Sharon.
Jessica Goldschmidt
September 11, 2008
To Marina's Family:
I was a member of Marina's Pledge class at Binghamton. I considered Marina one of my closest friends. She always made me laugh - and was there for me at all times. I still to this day can not imagine the hole that is left in your hearts as the short amount of time I knew this beautiful person left a major one in mine. I think of her often and have her family and friends in my prayers.
Diane Spaccarelli Pulos
August 17, 2008
To Marina's friends and family: I want to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of a beautiful daughter and friend to many...I knew Marina from college, we were in Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. I always remember Marina smiling, happy and a beautiful kind young woman. My heart was broken when I saw her picture on the TV during those horrible days following. Please know how much she was loved not only by you her family, but loved by those like us in college as well who shared a few years with her.
Sincerely Diane Spaccarelli-Pulos
Jennifer Waber
November 5, 2007
Marina and her family moved into my building in Howard Beach many years ago. I just remember how beautiful she was. Those piercing blue eyes. Her family was so nice. My heart goes out to them.
Kristine
October 26, 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
October 20, 2006
In memory....
MARIA HAYDEN
July 15, 2004
I met Marina just once. But that one time was all I needed to know that she was a warm, loving, intelligent and good-hearted individual. My heart goes out to her parents....May God Bless and give you both comfort everyday of your lives.
A friend of Marina's
Cary Silverman
January 28, 2004
I'm a friend from way back in the Broad Channel Day Camp days, where I had the good fortune of meeting Marina. We remained friends and kept in touch, though sometimes on and off. My aunt was in the World Trade Center that day and though injured, made it out. I believed and hoped that the tragedy had not reached any other friends or family, but then I later learned from Clara about Marina. Time continues to pass, and I still think of Marina and wish so much she were here with us.
michael badalich
September 12, 2003
I have two daughters who lived in Manhattan at the time of this tragedy and my youngest Melanie worked with your daughter at MS. She will never forget the incident and because of her, neither will I. I cannot imagine the loss of a daughter and, as a father I die a little each day because of it.
Michael Schnall
September 19, 2002
I was fortunate to have spent the Jewish holidays with Marina at Binghamton during our freshman and sophomore years. This unique experience allowed me to share with her a special time of the year together, and I feel lucky to have shared those times and memories with her. Marina was a truly lovely young lady who's zest for life and living I will always remember, along with her piercing, beautiful blue eyes. I still can't believe that someone so full of life was taken away so quickly from this earth. My heart goes out to Marina's family, friends and Henry.
Dan Levy
September 14, 2002
I had the privilege of dating Marina for some time a number of years ago. Her warm smile and beautiful blue eyes will never be forgotten. I am a better person for having known her. Her parents were always so proud of her. I can't imagine their grief. My heart goes out to her family. I will never forget you Marina!
Norma and John Robinson
September 13, 2002
We Received the following E-Mail Message from our daughter Jeanie yesterday: "I went to a prayer service at St. David's Episcopal Church (Austin,Texas)at noon. The church was packed-it was really nice. At the front they had thousands of slips of paper to pick from. On each was the name of a 9-11 victim and you were supposed to pray for them and light a candle. I got tears in my eyes when I picked a girl who was 25- almost my age-Marina Gertsberg. Later that night I searched the internet and found she had worked at her job at the WTC for only a week. She was an only child and her parrents were immigrants. I felt terrible. She was really pretty and well educated."
We saw Marina's picture and tributes on the internet this morning.
Jeanie is 28, a reporter at a local TV station, and our only child.
Marina will remain the face of the WTC for our family forever.
Our prayers go with your family forever.
Marina's name will be read during the prayers for the dead at St. Peter's Anglican Church, San Miguel de Allende on 9-14-2002.
We have arranged for the altar flowers on 10-13-2002 to be given in thanks giving for Jeanie's birth. We will add "In graditude for Marina's life".
Norma and John Robinson
Peter Ruehl
September 12, 2002
I represented Marina in a memorial motorcycle ride today (9/11) in Southern California to the Nixon Library. She sounds like a beautiful young lady. I am proud to have represented her. If you would like me to send you the armband I wore with her name on it, please let me know. I am so sorry for your loss.
Arlene, Don and Stacey Albert
September 11, 2002
May God bless you and your lovely family forever.
Irina Alperovich
September 11, 2002
To Marina's Parents:
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Irina Alperovich
Raisa Krutoy
September 3, 2002
Marina, we all miss you. You'll be in our hearts forever. Family Krutoy
A Friend
August 14, 2002
May the Lord our God continue to give the Gertsberg family comfort, healing, and restoration during this time of loss. My sincere prayers are with you.
Marina, it pains to know that one of our fellow Junior High & High School classmates is now gone from this earth, but I speak for many in that your memory will live on & be treasured forever in our hearts.
"Have no fear of sudden disaster...when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." Proverbs 3:25-6
phi sigma sigma
June 24, 2002
We miss you Marina. Your smile and those bright blue eyes will never be forgotten.
The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma
Kevin Barlow
May 29, 2002
To Marina's family and friends, I pray that you are comforted in such a great loss. May God bless you with peace and grace, and may you one day see Marina again face to face in a place much better than this.
Angie Campbell
April 26, 2002
May God BLess you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever and ever.
kevin
April 18, 2002
Marina
God bless you and your family
kevin
Erika Kozel
March 11, 2002
Marina you were a really cool friend to hang out with when we went to go skiing/snowboarding,You taught me alot from those few hours of what i can still remember, I think of you everyday and its sad knowing you were in the WTC, It hurts me so much that ur not here anymore I love u so much and wish u were still here <333<3333<3333
greg goldsborough
March 10, 2002
marina - you have touched me forever. i will never forget you. please know you are forever loved by your family & friends. i know you will always watch over them and all of new york. god bless
January 23, 2002
DEAR GOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG
WOMAN MARINA R.GERTSBERG AND MAY SHE
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS ..GOD BLESS AMERICA..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE FROM ODESSA.MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN..
Neal Hurwitz
January 23, 2002
Marina is one of eight Stuyvesant HS alumni/ae lost at WTC...and they were all wonderful, talented people, and so very much loved. Eugen Lazar, Dan Bergstein, Michael Warchola, Maurita Tam, David Lee, Gregory Richards, Aaron Horwitz...look them up and you will see what I see: beauty and loveliness; strength and compassion; of course brilliance and real intelligence...and more. I grieve for their families, and loved ones, such as Henry above...Their losses are too terrible for more words.
God Bless and be well.
We will go on, and never forget them!
Like Eugen, Marina was an only child---my heartfelt prayers and warmest wishes go to their parents.
She was such a beautiful person.
L'Chaim,
Neal Hurwitz, Stuyvesant HS '62
The Campaign for Stuyvesant/SHS Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund, Inc.
Henry Kravchenko
January 2, 2002
Words can never describe how much I miss you…
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by the precious memories of the beautiful moments of your lives. We are very sorry for your loss of Marina. May Marina's life and love live on in those who love her. 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
Ludmila Kandiba
December 13, 2001
At the rising of the sun and at its going down, we remember them
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill winter, we remember them.
At the opening of the buds and at the rebirth of spring, we remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.
As long as we live, they too live: for they are now a part of us as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share, we remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them.
As long as we live, they too live: for they are now a part of
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