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Jesus Cabezas Obituary
Jesus N. Cabezas was full of whimsy and scrappiness. At his daughter's wedding, he cast his chiseled Ecuadorean features into a stone-faced glare as he posed for a picture. "He called it his picture face," said his daughter, Blanca I. Bowers, laughing. "You'll see a lot of pictures of him looking really serious. But if you know him you laugh, because he's just being silly."
Mr. Cabezas, 66, of Bushwick, Brooklyn, a cook at Windows on the World, was full of fight even though he was only 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds. Thirteen years ago, he won a battle with colon cancer. Another time, he arrived home holding a knife that he had taken from a mugger during a struggle, Mrs. Bowers recalled. Mischievously, he expressed regret for not being able to return it. " 'He ran away before I could give it back,' " she recalled him saying.
"He could have killed you," his wife yelled.
"He's not going to waste his time on me," he told her. "Don't worry. I'm going to be here for a long time."
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Saw your name with flowers today at the 9/11 exhibit. May you and your memory always be remembered.
Demetrius Johnson
June 16, 2024
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Jesus on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
October 7, 2019
In memory of Jesus.
Sincerely, A Canadian
Del Newberry
September 27, 2018
I never met Jesus, and it looks like he would have been someone I really liked, from all of the nice comments about him. I am pausing today to say a prayer for his family and ask that they be blessed in a special way, and know that Jesus is still touching the lives of many others. Much love from Texas,
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Rae S
August 27, 2018
I was looking for my friends Dad, a waiter at Windows on the World and stumbled upon Mr Cabezas. I can't believe it's another year.On some years it feels like a another lifetime some years it feels like yesterday . This is not the end. Christ promised us that. For anyone who believes in Christ , the son of God, we'll all be together again some day. So sorry for your loss. Your father was an awesome man. Sincerely, Rae N.J 2018
Barbara Boam
July 13, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #289) on 6/14/13 as a dedication to your life.
Del Newberry
September 30, 2011
We said we'd never forget that day and we won't. I pray for the family and friends of Mr. Cabezas. Much love from Texas.
carmen cabezas
August 19, 2009
querido tio jesus lamento mucho que no estes, con nosotros y que no estes aqui.Auque combersabamos por tef y nos escribiamos cartas.Yo queria conocerte y darte un fuerte abrazo. Pero Dios no lo quiso, llege tarde a USA, pero donde estes recuerda siempre que te quiero mucho tu sobrina CARMEN CABEZAS
carmen flores
June 19, 2009
soy la sobrina de jesus cabezasCuando me entere que las tores seesaban calleno me quede si palabras en ese momento estaba e mitrabajo y veia por la tv el accidente comensaron a dar los omres de las personas caidas y dieron el nombre de jesus cabezas ,llame al cana tv y me pidieron todos los datos mios que despues me informaban por la noche a las 11:30 laTV toco a mi purta para darme la noticia queefectivamente era el mi tio JESUS N> CABEZAS . Ese tio que or anos no tenia noticias de el , el que en u mometo me consolo con sus plabras de aliento cuando mi papi habia fallecido en sus cartas que todabia conserbo elera una persona muy carinosa pero almismo tiempo cargaba una tristesa muy grande que era no poder ver a mi abuelita eso era lo que mas lo acongojaba Siempre lo llebare en mi corazon y en mis pensaientos ajalas DIOS me hubiese dadola aportnidad de conocerlo , a ese hombre que tubo palabras lindas para mi gracias tio donde quier que estes tu sobrina que te recuerda CARMEN CABEZAS
melanie flores
May 20, 2009
hello my name is melanie my mom is carmen cabezas she lost her uncle jesus cabezas. She says he was like a father to her and losing her father is like a big hole in her heart. She still cant belive her uncle is dead. she always says althoughtt he is dead he will always stay in our hearts
Doug Abraham
June 13, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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
September 1, 2006
In remembrance....
Elizabeth Escalera
September 6, 2004
To the Cabeza family:
My mom and dad rented an apartment from your dad on St. Nicholas Avenue and Dekalb Avenue. I don't know if you will remember me, but with the next September 11 anniversary coming up, I wanted to express my sincerest sympathies on your loss. He was a good man and you must keep the good memories of him close to your hearts.
Magdalena Arredondo Augugliaro
April 3, 2004
Dear Cabeza family,
My name is Maggie and I went to High School with Vicky. I was so shocked and saddened to see your Dad listed here. I remember meeting him at Vicky's Sweet 16 party. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Vicky, if you're reading this please send me an email. I'm sorry we lost touch. I recently have become in touch with Matt from Clover and we'd love to see you again! God Bless you and your family.
K. Melaragni
September 19, 2003
Jesus...til we meet again!! God Bless you and your family!
Paul and Gail Bowers
September 11, 2003
Dear Blanca and Dave,
On this day of remembrance please know that our thoughts and love are with you for the loss of your loving father and the kids' grandfather.
Love, Paul and Gail
Oscar Garcia
August 22, 2003
My the lord bring peace to the family of Jesus Cabazas.
Dan Williams
February 11, 2003
I just "stumbled" into this website and my heart just went out to you for your loss. 9/11 may seem like a long time ago to most, but I'm sure your pain at times is very near. Maybe it was his name "Jesus" that caught my eye because Jesus Christ, our Lord, knows you and loves you.
NESTOR CUADRADO
September 13, 2002
CABEZAS FAMILY
I FEEL FOR YOUR LOST, MAY YOUR
FAMILY BE STRONG AND MAY GOD BLESS
YOU.
NESTOR C. CUADRADO (COUSIN)
Alyssa Palomo
September 9, 2002
Hi my Name is Alyssa Palomo, I attend St. Pius X High School and for the week of 9/11 our school and St. Agnes High School are wearing wrist bands with the name of a person who died on 9/11. I have Mr. Cabezas' name on my wrist as I'm writing this. I just wanted to let you know that my family and I are praying for your loss as well as the faculty, staff, and students of SPX.
God Bless
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
Rest in peace and may God bless the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01.
Stephen Benner
March 11, 2002
When I first learned about the terrible news from my brother who saw one of his daughters on television looking him, I immediately feared the worst. I met Mr. Cabezas many years ago when I rented a ground floor apartment from him on St. Nicholas Avenue. His son-in-law Bryan was a very good friend of mine and I always found the Cabeza family to be very good people. It's my hope that God brings to your family the strength and such a profound and tremendous lost.
God Bless.
Delia Villanueva
February 8, 2002
To the Cabezas family. I did not knew Mr Cabezas o any member of his family, but i know the pain and sorrow that you are going thru, I lost my son the same day, he was a fire fighter, his name Sergio Villanueva, he was born in Argentina, and like other members of that company, answer the call that day, he was not found yet. May God bless your family, and give you peace in your heart, my prayers are with all of you. Delia Villanueva
Lee Cabana
January 28, 2002
I am sorry for your loss - as a former waiter, I feel all of us who have been in the business are all connected.
You are in my prayers.
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Jesus. May his life and love (and sometimes his picture face) live on in you. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times together. 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
CYNTHIA NARVAEZ
January 3, 2002
I WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FATHER AND FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. ALWAYS HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES OF THE TIME HE SPENT WITH YOU, HIS LOVE AND ADVICE. GOD BLESS YOU.
December 14, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS JESUS CABEZAS AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Sherry Dalto
December 6, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this holiday season. May you be comforted to know that your loved one is held in the arms of God for eternity.
Amy Wood
October 22, 2001
May God hold you in his arms and may Jesus pray down upon you, You may have died alone but you are not alone now. May have an angel to walk with you in your peaceful times. God have mercy for you and bless the rest of your eternal life.
Amy
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