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Elaine Cillo Obituary
Elaine Cillo loved to take pictures. Her two-bedroom apartment in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, might as well be a photo gallery, with pictures even crowding the walls in the bathroom. There are photographs of the Brooklyn and Verrazano- Narrows Bridges, of apples in a basket, of autumn leaves in upstate New York. She has a beautiful shot of the Eiffel Tower.
Elaine's twin sister, Lynne Cillo-Capaldo, was looking at the photos on Saturday with her husband, Paul Capaldo. Elaine, 40, a vice president at Marsh Technology and Information Service, worked on the 97th floor of the north tower.
Over the summer, the sisters and Paul vacationed in Greece. Lynne said her husband got a great picture of Elaine: It showed the camera buff taking a photo.
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Elaine on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
November 30, 2020
We will never forget. Much love from Texas.
cessa larrance
September 11, 2015
You are the bright star in the sky I look up to at night.RIP my friend
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September 5, 2013
It is that time of year again...though each day is no different....thinking of you SIL and how you are immortalized as a beautiful, vibrant, smiling young woman! Rest in peace until we meet again....
Joe Tumminelli
September 11, 2012
I say a prayer for you every September 11th.
Robert Visconti
October 24, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELAINE. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HART
LOVE ALWAYS BOBBY
PS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LYNNE. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS
Doug Abraham
January 26, 2009
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
April Cillo
September 11, 2008
I will never forget
Kristine
October 30, 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.
Lorraine
September 11, 2006
Dear Elaine
It has been five years and yet your beautiful smile and wonderful personality still lingers. May God keep you in his care.
P Tabbernor
September 10, 2006
In remembrance....
vincent prestigiacomo
February 1, 2003
lynn, im sorry for the great loss of your sister, i didnt know her long,but what i did know she was a very loving and freindly person,im very sorry for yours and your familys loss may god be with you and your family. vinny
Michelle DeFreitas
June 16, 2002
Dearest Elaine,
My heart broke today when I read your name,and confirmed it was you when they mentioned your twin sister Lynne. May God bless you and may you find eternal peace with Him. It had been more than ten years since we last saw each other,but I often think of you and the good times we had at Brown Bros.We were always able to make each other smile and laugh every day.And though you were my boss you never acted like some bosses do!!I was most proud to see you had made V.P.-There was never any doubt!! I will always remember your kind,genuine spirit; your laugh; and those sparkling eyes. May your spirit soar with the angels,and may your family find comfort in knowing that you enhanced every life you touched during the short time that you were here. I love you and I will NEVER forget you. GOD BLESS YOU - MAY YOU FIND ETERNAL COMFORT IN HIS LIGHT.
Sincerely,
Michelle DeFreitas
[email protected]
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you. Rest in peace...
Graceann Sullivan
April 2, 2002
Dear Lynne,
I just heard about the loss of your wonderful sister and my heart goes out to you and your family at this tragic event. I hope that knowing that she is now watching over you brings you some comfort. I'm thinking of you. Love, Graceann (Bertilaccio)
Francine Taylor
April 2, 2002
Elaine,
I remember being at the Regina Pacis cheerleading competetions with you and all the other supporters rooting my sister Graceann Bertilaccio and you sister Lynn on to first place. May God Bless you and my deepest sympathies to Lynn and your family.
Sincerly
Francine Bertilaccio Taylor
Ann Marie D'Onofrio
March 8, 2002
Elaine...
I had the fortune of being with you for a short time on the beach, the Sunday before the tragedy. You were your usual happy self. You said you hoped Leslie would have the traditional Christmas party this year. It would be great to see everyone.
I'm glad we had a chance to have that last chat...
You and your loved ones are always in my prayers...
Ann Marie
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Elaine. May her abilities to take photos, her life and love live on in you. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Elaine.
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
December 25, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ELAINE CILLO AND
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND
HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD
BLESS NEW YORK AND ALL ITS WONDERFUL
PEOPLE.
Diane Lindsay
December 7, 2001
Dear Elaine, Of course all of us remember you most for your pictures. Only you could pose everyone and have us all laughing while doing it. I can remember how you never liked Lynne's boyfriends but you certainly found her a gem in Paul. Always taking care of your sister. Paul doesn't know how lucky he is that you were nice to him. I will always remember you as a fun loving friend you always made us laugh whether it was the crazy names you had for us or just the funny lines you always came up with. I'm sure you are with your mom and all of our loved ones in heaven. You will be truly missed and you must send your dad and Lynne strength from God because they truly miss you. And before I say good bye I must add the time when you thought my Dad's name was Andy. We all miss you and will always keep you in our hearts. Love Rio
Claire Cucurullo
November 28, 2001
Dearest Elaine,
My heart broke when I recalled some of the beautiful memories of you, your sister and your Mom & Dad. I can still only picture you as a little girl. Please say Hello to your Mom and the whole gang (Mary, Anna and all the relatives in heaven for me. I know for sure thats where you are.
Love
Claire Cucurullo
(Mrs "C")
Leslie D'Onofrio
November 18, 2001
Monkey,
I'll miss your laugh, friendship, pictures, and all those names you had for us. I can't believe your gone. Your forever in my heart.
Joseph Kenavan
November 12, 2001
To Elaine Cillo : When we lost you we lost a part of ourselves.The memories and times we had together are now a part of my spirit and will be with me throughuot eternity.
Love..........JK
MARY FRANCES
November 11, 2001
DEAR ELAINE, ALL I COULD REMEMBER OF YOU, ARE ALL BEATUIFUL MEMORIES, THE LAUGHS WE HAD ON ALL OUR VACATIONS, AND OF COURSE IN THE HAMPTONS..AND THE PHOTOS THAT YOU TOOK OF ALL OF US, OF COURSE YOU NEVER WANTED TO BE IN THEM , BUT THE PICTUES I HAVE OF YOU ARE THOSE PRECIOUS MOMENTS WHEN YOU SAID, OK I WILL BE IN THE PICTURE. YOU CAPTURED MOMENTS THAT WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. YOU WERE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO ALWAYS THOUGHT OF EVERYONE ELSE,IT WAS YOU AND YOUR SISTER WHO TAUGHT ME HOW TO DRIVE. MY ONLY HOPE IS THAT WE MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY IN HEAVEN, YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS...LOVE MARY FRANCES
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