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Wayne White Obituary
Wayne White's mantra for his sons, Terrell, 18, and Wayne Jr., 16, was simple: "Stay in school." He believed it strongly because he had not followed his own advice.
"He would tell them, 'Finish high school, go to college, girls can come later,"' said Hilda Ventura, Mr. White's oldest sister.
Mr. White, of Brooklyn, dropped out of high school in the 11th grade. Terrell was born when his father was 20. Mr. White subsequently received a G.E.D..
" 'I should have waited,' he would tell me. 'I should have finished school first,' " said Ms. Ventura.
Urging his sons to focus on their studies, he set an example by returning to school himself. A mailroom manager at Marsh and McLennan, Mr. White, 38, had registered to take college-level computer science courses this fall. " 'It's never too late. That you get to a certain age doesn't mean you cannot learn,' " he told his sister.
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Kindred Family
September 16, 2021
We send our continued deep sympathy for your loss to your family. Many years have passed since that tragic day but always remembered are the things that we have learned from those no longer with us. Wayne is sadly missed.
Your rebirth
Wayne Harris
August 31, 2019
I'm reading all these and it brings tears to my eyes. I'm BMW jr. Lol. Or jr as he would call me sometimes. I miss u so much daddy and think about u everyday. I tell the girls( ur grand daughters ) about u all the time they love hearing about u. Idk y u stopped showing up in my dreams but maybe its because ur coming back as my first son who will be a scorpio and born around ur born day. Cant wait to see u again and raise u like u did us. .... I cant type anymore because my tears are blinding me.
LOVE YOU TO DEATH AND BEYOND
DWAYNE JENKINS
October 11, 2012
ON THE DAY OF 9/11 THIS WORLD LOST A GREAT MAN IN WAYNE WHITE .I MISS EVERY DAY WAYNE .I GOT YOUR NAME TATTO ON MY ARM YOU WILL ALWAY BE THERE WITH ME LOVE YOU AND MISS FROM YOUR BEST FRIEND WAYNE-WAYNE
October 11, 2012
THE DAY OF 9/11 THE WORLD LOST A GREAT MAN MY BROTHER WAYNE YOU WILL BE MISS . I MISS YOU EVERY DAY I GOT YOUR NAME TATTO ON MY ARM I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY BROTHER FROM YOUR FRIEND:BROTHER WAYNE-WAYNE
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rhonda
September 12, 2011
Rest in peace.
rhonda
September 12, 2011
Hey Wayne sorry that your no longer here with us but in sprit you will always live on god bless your soul. Your school mate.
Dionne Bishop
February 11, 2009
I am the girlfriend of Wayne's youngest son Wayne Jr. I never got a chance to meet you. You now have a wonderful grandaughter named Sumyah Harris and another grandaughter on the way this May. My father passed away last year March of 2008. Hopefully you guys are in heaven looking over your children and sending blessings upon us daily. I will I could have meet you, from the stoies your son tells my, I know you were a wonderful kind hearted person. I appreciate you for bringing such a strong man into this world! Thank you for giveing me the love of my life...
Ellen
September 11, 2008
Dear Wayne,
We didn't know each other, but I'm writing because I saw your photo as I was watching the memorial service today, and I felt connected to the deep look in your eyes. I want you and your family who were holding the photo to know that your positive energy is at work in the universe, and your courage to enroll in computer classes before you were taken from this planet is an inspiration that lives on. We are all blessed to have a spirit such as yours guiding our actions. May you be at peace, and God bless you always.
ERIK WARREN
May 9, 2007
TO MY DEAR COUSIN WAYNE
ON BEHALF OF YOUR AUNT SHIRLEY KELLY AND THE BROTHERS WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS, REST IN PEACE MY DEAR COUSIN.
tyrone frink
April 21, 2007
i am glad that i found this website to give you a proper respect that u deserve.I remember going to the gym and training with you.your favorite word was "exactly!"(laugh).My brother may you rest and peace.
P Tabbernor
April 18, 2007
In memory....
September 10, 2006
Wayne was truly one of the nicest men I ever meet. He had a smile that would light up a room. He will truly be missed. May God Bless you and your family
Rhonda (Sissy) (Tucker) Chandler
December 22, 2004
We grew up together in East New York, Brooklyn. Back then, everyone was family. Wayne spent many hours in our apartment and my brothers spent many hours in his. I will always remember Wayne as a friendly, caring person. I graduated and left New York, but whenever our family had something be it a wedding or a funeral, Wayne and the rest of the East NY crew showed love. Wayne will always be in our hearts.
Gregory Tucker
December 22, 2004
Wayne was my first "home boy" I made when I moved from Tennessee to Brooklyn in 1978. The transformation for me was rough, but outside of my siblings, Wayne helped me adjust from being a country boy to a New Yorker. When I left for college in 1981, I came back with a message for the "420 Crew." "Take advantage of your education. It's free and no one can take it away from you." It really touches my heart that Wayne instilled that in himself and his children. The last time I saw Wayne was 2000 for my younger brothers funeral. Despite the occasion, we all laughed and joked about the fun times we had at 420 Georgia Ave and even posed for some "flicks." Wayne was a great family man and he is greatly missed. One love my brother.
SHERMAN KING
September 13, 2003
I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START.MAM OH MAN,MR WHITE WAS ONE OF THE COOL GUY,NEVER STRESS US ABOUT OUR WORK,BUT IS THE FIRST GUY TO SHOW U THE RIGHT WAY AND WRONGE WAY. I WORKED WITH MR WHITE AT MARSH FOR A YEAR BUT HE ALWAYS SHOW ME LOVE.I WAS SUPPOSE TO CALL HIM ON SEP 11 TO HOOK HIM UP WITH A CELL PHONE BUT IT NEVER HAPPEN. I WILL NEVER FORGET U MR WHITE.
AKA MARSH MAILROOM CREW.
Tara Westbrook
September 7, 2002
I was so saddened to hear the news about Wayne as I was to hear about all of the other lives lost. Wayne and I worked together at Barthco Inc down on West Street in New York for several years together.He was not only a good person he was a great friend and he will be missed. We lost contact for a bit but we had that type of friendship where we could just pick back up where we left off if we bumped into each other.
He was a loving father and always striving to do well for his kids. For that and other reasons he will always be missed.
We love you, Wayne and may you rest in peace.
Angie Campbell
June 11, 2002
May GOD Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that horrible morning last September. I will never forget what happened and I still can not make myself understand the kind of hate that could do something this horrible. May you rest in peace forever more..........
May 23, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF WAYNE WHITE AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
Donna Owens
February 28, 2002
May you rest in peace, God bless you!
Sharon Bazil
January 30, 2002
I did not personally know Mr Wayne White, but my sister Shevonne Mentis, who was also a victim of 9/11, spoke about him so often that his name will be forever with me. I have pictures of him with my daughter and nieces when my sister took them to her job for their annual Christmas Party (Christmas 2000). The children loved him. May he rest in peace.
TAMIKA EVERSON
January 9, 2002
Mr.White you are going to be truly missed. You are near and dear to my heart. My God bless you and your family. My love always.
December 12, 2001
GOD BLESS YOU WAYNE WHITE AND MAY
YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Teresa Jahn
December 2, 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
Juan Montes, Jr.
November 7, 2001
Mr. White as I would call him when we worked together at the WTC will forever be remembered by me as a man who deeply cared for his family and well being of his children.
It is his humor and smile that will always remain embedded in my memory.
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