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B
September 30, 2023
I did not know him, but I will not forget him.
Maria Tigri
September 12, 2021
20 years , I think of you often you were such a wonderful person. Definitely gone too soon Prayers to your family
Martin Bowen
September 11, 2021
Thinking of you and your family, Vincent, on this 20th Anniversary of your selfless sacrifice. God Bless you, Vincent, and God Bless the United States of America.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
Rob Capitelli
September 10, 2021
20 years brother...gone but never forgotten. Wish I could go back in time to that Monday night after the Giant game when we spoke and change your mind about taking off that Tuesday instead of leaving early for an impromptu BBQ...one that never happened. Rest in peace my friend. Rob
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Diane Pappas
September 7, 2021
Vinny- I can't believe you will be gone 20 years. I think about you often. I will always remember the love on your face as you shared pictures of your son's 1st birthday party. You were taken too soon. Gone but never forgotten my friend.
Alexander
October 2, 2019
Gone too soon. In memory of 9/11 victim Vincent laieta.....
Bernie White
April 16, 2019
Vinnie
I think about you every day and all of the fun we had in OC. I know you are looking down at us and protecting us. I thank you for that. Happy Belated Birthday
Joe Rossi
April 16, 2019
Happy birthday a day late. I still miss you like it was 18 1/2 yrs ago. So many memories of my life revolve and include you. Little league, coaching, Army games, trips to Seaside, weddings, etc. Love you brother. Miss you.
Robert Capitelli
April 15, 2019
Happy birthday buddy...miss you everyday pal.
Rest in peace.
Rob
Rob Capitelli
September 14, 2015
Vinny,
Miss you buddy...14 years ago feels like yesterday...rest in peace my friend.
Rob
SAL FERRARA
September 12, 2015
VINCENT
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE.
September 11, 2015
Vinny,
Thinking of you today. And everyday. We miss you and your smile, jokes, energy, friendship ... Rest in Peach. God bless you.
Bob
PS I'll keep the light on for you
Angel Circle
Charles Calvo
August 18, 2015
Thank You for your service.
S J. Friscia III
April 26, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
April 15, 2014
Happy birthday Vin, miss ya every day
April 15, 2014
Happy 44th birthday in Heaven dear friend. We miss you and think of you often. Rest in Peace.
Rob
September 13, 2013
Another year gone by. Another year of thinking about you and those thoughts will continue for a lifetime. Miss you and God Bless!
Rob Capitelli
September 12, 2013
12 years and still feels like yesterday buddy...rest in peace. Gone but never forgotten
Sal Ferrara
September 12, 2013
Its now 12 years since the angel of god came for you.
You are still very missed now and forever.
May you always be held in the arms of Queen Mother Mary In Heaven.
September 11, 2013
Vinnie,
We miss you. And remember all that is good about you. I know you are looking down on us.
Bob Weidle
Perry Hall, Md
Maria T
September 11, 2013
It's the 12th anniversary of 9/11
and I think of you Vincent, rest in peace!!! I'm sure your an angel in heaven no doubt!!! Xoxo
Danny Konczynski
September 11, 2013
Another 9/11 and I still can't get past this. You may be gone but the memories will never go away. It still makes me angry and sad. Miss you pal.
Cora Berry
September 11, 2013
Gone but definately not forgotten!
April 15, 2013
Vinny,
Happy Birthday. We all miss you and think of you often.
Bob Weidle
Perry Hall, Md
Rob Capitelli
April 15, 2013
Happy 43rd birthday Vin. Wish you were still here with us...we miss you pal. Rest in peace.
Cappy
Danny Konczynski
April 5, 2013
I am a little early but I will be out for a while so this is an early Happy Birthday to you. Hard to believe how long it has been. I came across the picture from the scavanger hunt we did for Tara's birthday that time. The picture of you, me, Joe and Adam crammed into that picture booth on Sand Lane. It now sits on my desk among all my other pictures. Opening Day for us is tomorrow, my son picked #8 on his own this year. I just smiled. Miss you man, Happy Birthday.
JOHN LAIETA
September 12, 2012
DEAR VINCENT
ITS 11 YEARS OF MISSING YOU. WE HOLD YOUR MEMORY DEEP IN OUR HEARTS. YOU WERE AN ANGEL ON EARTH AND I AM SURE YOU ARE WATCHING OVER OUR FAMILY. TIME PASSES SLOWLY AND IT STILL VERY VIVID AS IT WAS ON THAT BRUTAL SEPTEMBER DAY. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, LOVE COUSINS JOHN, DOLORES, JIMMY.
Maria F.
September 11, 2012
Its 9/11 and like every year I think of Vinny. I knew Vinny from a girl that lived in his block named Kim J. I even went to a Farrell dance with him. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met !!!! he truly was an angel in earth. May his famy find some peace on this 11th anniversary.
Maria
September 11, 2012
I knew Vinny from a friend, Kim who lived on his block. I even went to a Farrell dance with him. he was not at all your average HS student. he was wise beyond his years. I always remember what a kind person he was (an angel from heaven), We lost touch but when I heard that he was one of the 9/11 victims I couldn't believe that such a kind, loving person was taken away. I truly believe that God wanted his angel back in heaven!!
Danny Konczynski
September 11, 2012
Still think of you every day bro. This day just seems to suck the life out of me. You should be very proud of your cousin, he is doing great things with his Angels! MAII -- #8 forever, Vinny's Green Machine. Blood on Blood my friend.
cora berry
September 11, 2012
Still think of you often. You were one of the good guys!
JAMES LAIETA, JR.
September 11, 2012
Dear Vincent,
It is hard for me to believe it has been 11 years: "On The Wings of Time". I miss you so very much. I know you are my Angel as you have always been even when you were here with us.
I miss the old times we shared, the laughter, you protecting me and usually getting me out of some kind of trouble. You truly understood me like no other. I pledge to always keep your memory alive through Angel's Circle, my PS 3 Angels, and always in my heart.
I know you are in good company now. You are with your dad and I feel the both of you each and every day of my life. If I had one wish, it would be just to see you for five minutes to tell you how much you mean to me, to thank you for being an Angel in my life, but most of all for being my Guardian Of Angel's Circle. Clearly it was YOU who brought the children and I to Angel's Circle. Please send me down some of your patience when dealing with negativity, and always radiating in postivity! God, this hurts so much. Just to see your smile, hear your laughter, and have those big brown eyes guide me when things go wrong in my life. I feel deeply for all the Angels in Angel's Circle, as they became part of my extended family. I could have used you to help decorate that Tree at Angel's Circle. You were the one who could only figure out how to put those lights on the tree! Now you are lighting up the Heavens, but I miss my Angel. It is not easy to say goodbye. So until we meet again, please continue to guide and protect me as I continue to be touched by the Angels at Angel's Circle.
"HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH".... Clearly the Angels are on our side and the Angels are all around us!
Forever in my heart,
Cousin James
Rob Capitelli
September 10, 2012
Vin...11 years have passed...still feels like yesterday. I woke up this morning, went outside, weather feels the same as it did 11 years ago...they are saying that it is going to be nice all week....eerily familiar. I wish we could turn back the hands of time and get to do things differently, especially getting you to take the day off so that we could get together with the families, as we said we would when we spoke on teh Sunday before that tragic day. Hoping that you are resting in peace my friend.
Cappy
April 17, 2012
Hey Vinny much like Rob and Danny, this weekend was out practicing baseball with my neice and nephew, they got there team jerseys and guess what they are green...you and dad have something to do with that? I miss you man, your dad too.
Rob Capitelli
April 16, 2012
Happy 42nd birthday up in heaven bro. I missed writing last night...was practicing with Robbie...he is starting tonight's game for his Minor AAA team. I know you'll be checking in on him as we sometimes feel you are with us. We miss you bro...Rest in peace.
Cappy
Danny Konczynski
April 16, 2012
Happy Birthday Vinny. I started coaching my son this weekend and the memories I have of all of us growing up playing baseball helped define the person I am. I hope to pass on the things that I learned from your dad and Papa Joe to my son and I hope he develops friendships like we all did. I almost made him wear number 8 as a tribute, but there will always be only one #8.
Danny K
September 22, 2011
My dearest Vincent,
Ten long years have past since you left us. Ten years of crying and talking to you every night. Anthony deeply misses you & named his first child after you. You were a wonderful son,brother and father.Your smile and great personality will always be remembered & missed.We always loved you,still love you and always will.Ask daddy how much, he is with you now.Give him a hug & kiss for Anthony & I. Rest in peace.
Always in my heart,
MOM
JOHN LAIETA
September 12, 2011
Vincent
10 years passed and we miss you more than words can express. Forever in our hearts.
cousins JOHN , DOLORES ,JIMMY.
Rob Capitelli
September 11, 2011
Vinny,
10 years have passed...but still feels like yesterday. Remembering all of the good times we shared together with the wives...wish they never ended.
Rest in peace up there...your life on earth was cut short that faithful day..."Only the good die young".
Take care bro,
Rob
Kathy Miller
September 11, 2011
Vinny,
I think of you and your family often.
Today I find myself crying at the loss. The void I feel for your wife Carol and your son only a baby at the time never to have the daddy around who loved him so. I know you are with them watching over them every day. My heartfelt prayers are with your family.
JOHN LAIETA
September 11, 2011
Vincent,
We can't believe its' been 10 years since that horrible nightmare. The evildoers robbed our family and friends of so much more than words can express. We try to move on but the memories live on.You are our angel in heaven, and now you have your father at your side.We miss both of you very much.Forever in our hearts,
Love cousins JOHN, DOLORES, JIMMY.
JAMES LAIETA, JR.
September 11, 2011
You are my angel,
Watching over me with care.
I can not help to think,
Of all the happy times spent with you here!
Love lives on in my prayers,
Of all the things we used to do!
Sharing the happy moments of my years spent with you.
It's so hard to face my fears,
For you were the one who wiped away my tears!
There will never be another who has changed my life like you,
For you are my GUARDIAN ANGEL through all that I do!
TEN YEARS HAVE QUICKLY PASSED BY!
But I still sit alone and wonder why.
Why did you leave me and have to go?
Though you are still watching over me,
I still fell so alone!
My heart starts to ache, and I begin to cry;
For living with out you has left a void in my life;
But I must remain strong as I begin to try!
You have been my Guardian Angel through all the thick and thin.
May God bless you and keep you,until we meet again.
For you and your DAD are now together at Heaven's Golden Gate,
Protecting our family and deciding our fate!
Even though it has been TEN YEARS that we are apart,
I can still feel you as you speak to my heart!
Forever in my heart,
COUSIN JAMES
"HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH"!
Joy VanDeMortel
September 11, 2011
I am thinking of Vinny and his family today. I am riding in the Rattle the Runway ride from Dulles airport to the Pentagon.
God Bless.
Sal Ferrara
September 10, 2011
Dear Vinny,
It is 10 years since we last saw each other at James's house that was a
great day you came over with your new yellow truck and I said it look's like a big banana, well anyway I pray all the time for you and now you have your dad with you and I know that's where he wanted to be in heaven with you, so to put that all together heaven has 2 great angels. Happy 10th in Heaven.
Sal Ferrara,
John G
September 10, 2011
Even though we were only friends through Ron and TJ, I do know that you were a good man, outstanding husband and would have always made a great father. It always tugs at my heart at the time you lost with your son but I know that you most certainly have looked down on him and your wife. Now 10 years later it is up to everyone to carry on your spirit and others and I hope I can only be half the man you were and certainly were going to be
Joy VanDeMortel
August 21, 2011
I did not know Vincent but I rode in the America's 911 Foundation ride this past weekend in his memory. Each rider was given a card with the name of someome who perished that awful day and I received a card with his name. I trust the Lord has blessed and comforted his family.
August 18, 2011
Vinny,
10 years ago Cee-Cee and I were supposed to come to your house with Tricia right around this time of year. Tricia was sick and we never made it. It bothers me to this day that we never got there. Now 10 years later, you and Cee-Cee are up there looking down on us. you have great company up there especially with my father and yours, the Rossi's and all of the others that we've lost. There are so many times that I wish we could just go back in time, back to the days of no responsibilty and endless summer days. I was thinking about going crabbing soon but my son is still a litte young.I can't believe it's almost 10 years, life sure is strange. Miss you pal.
Danny
Rob Capitelli
April 15, 2011
Dear Vinny,
Happy 41st birthday up in heaven. I can't believe that it has been almost 10 years since that tragic day. I hope that you and your Dad are at rest now, having a catch up in heaven.
Rest in peace bro...
Cappy
Danny Konczynski
September 22, 2010
Dear Vinny,
I am sad that I never knew this site existed, it would have been nice to type something here during all those times I wanted to say something to you. I am sure that you heard me anyway, the times at Postcards and at the entrance to SILL where it all began over 30 years ago. I still can't believe that you are gone. I don't think there are many days that go by without me thinking about golf, The Green Machine, Seaside, Driver's Ed, Hull, the Ferris Wheel and so many more of the great times we had. At least you are in good company up there. Between you, Cee-Cee and my Dad, I know I have people looking after me. I only wish that you were still a call away. I miss you pal, our glory days live on in my head and heart.
Danny
JOHN LAIETA
September 11, 2010
DEAR VINCENT,
9 YEARS HAVE PASSED. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND NOT A DAY GOES BY HOW YOU ARE MISSED DEARLY. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, COUSINS JOHN, DOLORES, JIMMY.
Rob Capitelli
September 11, 2010
Vin,
9 years ago today, you, Carol & Kevin were supposed to come over for dinner. We spoke on 9/9/01, finalizing the plans on what was to be a great night. Waking up that Tuesday, clear and bright...I looked forward to our family dinner...which never came...
We will cherish the memories that we had together (thankfully some on video), the trips to OC, MD, bbq's, etc, etc...too many to list.
Rest in peace brother, we miss you dearly.
Cappy
September 11, 2010
Dearest Cousin Vinny,
YOU NEVER SAID I'M LEAVING.
YOU NEVER SAID GOODBYE.
YOU WERE GONE BEFORE I KNEW IT,
AND ONLY GOD KNEW WHY.
A MILLION TIMES I NEEDED YOU,
A MILLION TIMES I CRIED.
IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU,
YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE DIED.
IN LIFE I LOVED YOU DEARLY,
IN DEATH I LOVE YOU STILL.
IN MY HEART YOU HOLD A PLACE,
THAT NO ONE COULD EVER FILL!
IT BROKE MY HEART TO LOSE YOU,
BUT YOU DIDN'T GO ALONE.
FOR PART OF ME WENT WITH YOU;
THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME.
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN NOW,
AND NOTHING IS THE SAME.
BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE;
THE CHAIN WILL LINK US AS AN ETERNAL FLAME!
"HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH"!
FOREVER IN MY HEART,
JAMES P. LAIETA, JR.
(COUSINS AND BEST FRIENDS FOREVER)!
Hector DelValle
September 10, 2010
To Vinny:
A bright sunny day for that day ahead
You headed to work without any dread
You said your good-byes, “I’ll see you tonight”
Knowing that everyone was doing all right.
Your destiny broken in a matter of time
The thoughts of your loved ones began to unwind
Your appointment with God was suddenly here
And you said to him, “lord why all the tears”
His answer surprised you as he led you his way
Because you’re my angel beginning today
Don’t be afraid, you can sit by my side
And together we’ll watch your loved ones with pride
Though I’ve taken you away from the ones that you love
You will always be with them from the heavens above
There will be a time when you’ll all be together
And until that day comes, it will be for the better
That I’ve chosen your soul to show all the others
That in this world we are sisters and brothers
And because of your kindness while you were on earth
You will be rewarded with a new kind of birth
And to you my kind son, I will rid you of strife
And starting this day give you everlasting life.
God Bless you my friend. I miss you.
Rob Capitelli
April 15, 2010
Happy 40th Birthday dear friend. Thought we would be celebrating getting old together...I would not have thought that the last milestone for you would be your 30th. Wanted to let you know that Robbie made the 8 year old travel team...wish you were around to give him some pointers, as you were a better baseball player than I could ever be...LOL!
Thinking of you today and always. Rest in peace,
Rob
GBS April 15-2010
April 15, 2010
Just love from friends who want to say
Happy Birthday, and that we're hoping
Somehow you can see and know
That we have not forgotten you
That we still remember, even though
You've departed from our view
And if you see us here below
And wonder why we care
It's just because we want to show
That a part of you is still here
You live within each memory's heart
And so you remain, though we're apart
Joe Rossi
September 12, 2009
Vinny,
I havent gone a day without thinking of you. The 3 amigos arent whole without you. I wish we could be coaching little league or going to nathan's. I miss you a ton, more then most know. Hopefully we will see each other again someday.
Bob Weidle
September 11, 2009
Vinny,
God bless you. We all miss you, your friends and family in NY, NJ, and Md. And think of you often. You are a good man.
MOM & DAD
September 11, 2009
ANOTHER DAY GOES BY WITHOUT YOU, WORDS CAN'T SAY HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU.MOM AND I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE, HOLD A SPOT FOR US PLEASE. MAYBE WE CAN START A LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM THERE.
MOM & DAD
September 11, 2009
TO OUR SON; THERE ISN'T A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.SAVE A SPACE FOR US PLEASE SO WE CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN. LOVE MOM & DAD
Cheryl Kodis-Wilson
September 11, 2009
Vinny ~ You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers often but especially today. It was a pleasure working with you.
September 11, 2009
I pray that Vinny is at peace and that his family can find peace.
Rob Capitelli
September 11, 2009
Vin,
Just heard your name, as I do every Sept 11th...always read around the time the South Tower fell. Rest in peace brother, we will never forget.
Til we meet again,
Cappy
Sherri Capitelli
September 11, 2009
Vinny,
Still miss your amazing smile, contagious laugh and huge heart. You will always be loved and never be forgotten.
September 11, 2009
DEAREST COUSIN VINNY,
8 YEARS HAVE PASSED, AND I MISS YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN EXPRESS. I LOST MY BEST FRIEND ON 9/11/01. WHAT I MISS THE MOST IS MY ROCK TO LEAN ON. I GUESS IT'S MY JOB TO BE THE ROCK IN OUR FAMILY; AND TO WATCH OUT FOR ALL OF US.
I MISS THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED, THE LAUGHTER, YOUR GENTLE SMILE, THOSE BIG BROWN LOVING EYES, AND YOUR EXTREME PATIENCE IN HELPING ME SOLVE MY DAILY DRAMAS OF LIFE. YOU UNDERSTOOD ME LIKE NO OTHER; AND LOVED ME AS YOUR SECOND BROTHER.
I SEE SO MUCH OF YOUR SPIRIT IN
VINCENT'S DETERMINIATION, ANTHONY'S LOVING PERSONALITY, AND ALEXA'S SMILE. WE SHARE THE TITLE OF GODFATHER FOR ALEXA, AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO MAKE SURE THAT THE CHILDREN WILL KNOW THE GREAT MAN YOU WERE......
YOUR SMILE LIT UP THE DARKEST ROOM, AND NOW WILL LIGHT UP THE GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN.
VINCENT, PLEASE LOOK DOWN ON ME, AND GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO CARRY OUT THE LAIETA NAME PROUDLY. ALLOW ME TO FIND THE SIMPLE PLEASURES IN A SMILE, AND KNOW THAT SMILE IS BEING SENT FROM YOU.
"HEAVEN WAS A PLACE ON EARTH" HAVING YOU IN OUR LIVES, TOUCHING OUR HEARTS, AND BEING THE ROCK OF OUR FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE MY COUSIN, MY BROTHER, AND MY BEST FRIEND....... I KNOW WE WILL MEET UP ON DAY, SO REST UP NOW; FOR I HAVE MUCH TO KEEP YOU BUSY WITH WHEN I AM WITH YOU IN HEAVEN....... (HOPE THERE ARE SOME BIG CLOSETS UP THERE?? :)
FOREVER IN MY HEART,
COUSIN JAMES
JOHN LAIETA
September 10, 2009
VINNY: IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT EIGHT YEARS HAVE PASSED. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY.YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. WE MISS YOU MORE AND MORE AS TIME GOES BY.
MUCH LOVE,
DOLORES, JIMMY & JOHN LAIETA
Hector DelValle
September 10, 2009
Vinny:
Hello my friend. Here we are, 8 years since we last saw each other and I still remember your infectious smile, especially those when you beat me at chess. Someday, we'll play again but until then just rest. The dictionary describes the words "friend" in may different ways. If I could revise it just a bit, I would add your name to the definition. I've had many friends in my life, and no doubt I will find more in the future. Some how, however, I could never say that they were like you, or be like you. You had a contagious quality about yourself and everyone around you. All others were just friends. You, on the other hand were, are & always will be, not only a friend but something greater than the word describes. If there are such things as Angels, then you have been given that privledge and ALL the others can only learn what it is to be the special one, and that one is you. Rest well, my friend.
Rob Capitelli
April 16, 2009
Vin,
Wanted to write yesterday and just ran out of time. Happy 39th Birthday Buddy. You are loved and missed every day.
Love ya pal,
Cappy
Doug Abraham
April 15, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
GBS
April 15, 2009
Vincent,
Happy Birthday. A life is a precious thing. A unique event in the universe. The life you lost broke all our hearts.
Always remembered.
God Bless.
April 15, 2009
Vinny,
Happy Birthday!
Happy Tax Day to a great & hard working CPA! And great Husband and Father. And wonderful friend and neighbor. We miss you. And think of you every day.
Bob Weidle
Perry Hall, Maryland
PS I'll leave the light on for you in OC.
Bernie White
December 18, 2008
Vinny
I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year like the ones we had at the Ocean. I still look for you at the window on Friday night.
JOHN LAIETA
December 15, 2008
VINNY,MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN! WE MISS YOU MORE & MORE EACH YEAR.THE HOLIDAYS ARE NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. WE WISH YOU WERE HERE. IT'S REALLY A HARD TIME OF THE YEAR SINCE SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED. LOVE YOU ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, COUSINS, JIM , DOLORES,JOHN.
HELEN SHANNON AND KERRIN
October 14, 2008
DEAR VINNY,
EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. WE THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. WE LOVE YOU
Sal Ferrara
September 13, 2008
Dear Vinny,
There is one thing I know for sure and that is where you are in HEAVEN
with Our Beloved Mother Queen Of Heaven Mary where you will be in her
arms and HEART forever. I also know
that your family missies you so much,
for your love and there love are one
in there HEARTS and that love will
never end for you will be with them
always, "NOW AND FOREVER MORE".
Well Vinny, what more can I say about you, that the pain is still there
since that day when the angel's came to take you home to our mother Mary, in heaven and that one day we all will see you again when the angel's come for us, for us
it will be a great life to be in HEAVEN
to be with our loved ones.
So Vinny, I miss you too. And will always pray for you.
Big Joe Rossi
September 12, 2008
He Vinny, just a note to say I still miss you and think about you daily.
I cant believe its been 7 yrs.
I still speak with your pops. You know they were like 2nd parents to me. Well, I need to go...I will see you soon....Love you.
JAMES LAIETA, JR.
September 11, 2008
DEAR COUSIN VINNY,
IT WAS ON 9/11/01 THAT WE WERE FACED WITH THE HORRIBLE NEWS,
FOR WE WERE ALL CRYING FRUSTRATED NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO!
WE ALL HOPED THAT THEY WOULD FIND YOU;
FOR I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHY GOD HAD TAKEN YOU SO SOON!
ALL MY MEMORIES OF YOU WENT THROUGH MY HEAD,
AS I LAY THAT NIGHT CRYING IN MY BED.
I WONDERED HOW OUR FAMILY WOULD FEEL:
WOULD OUR BROKEN HEARTS EVER HEAL?
AFTER SEVEN YEARS OF YOU BEING AWAY,
I THINK OF YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY!
THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE DAY THAT'S GONE BY,
THAT WE DON'T THINK OF YOU AND JUST WANT TO CRY!
I HOPE AND PRAY IN EVERY WAY,
THAT WE WILL REUNITE IN HEAVEN SOME DAY!
ETERNAL JOY AND MEMORIES STAY IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER,
STRENGTHENING OUR SPECIAL BOND THAT PARTING CAN NOT SEVER!
GONE YET NOT FORGOTTEN!
ALTHOUGH WE ARE APART;
YOUR SPIRIT LIVES WITHIN US,
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!
YOU WILL BE ALEXA'S SPIRITUAL GODFATHER IN HEAVEN SO PLEASE GUIDE ME;
FOR I WILL REPRESENT YOU AS I DID FOR YOUR CONFIRMATION FOR ALL TO SEE!
"HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH"!
WITH LOVE ALWAYS,
COUSIN JAMES
Mary Waid
September 11, 2008
Carol,
My thoughts are with you and Kevin especially today, as they are everyday I go out my back door or pass your home street side. I always marvel at how strong you must be not only for yourself but for Kevin also these past years.
Mary Waid
JOHN LAIETA
September 10, 2008
VINNY,
IT HAS BEEN SEVEN LONG YEARS,BUT YET IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY! WE ALL MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU OFTEN.
LOVE, COUSINS JOHN , DOLORES & JIMMY.
Hector Delvalle
September 10, 2008
Vinny:
7 years have past and to this day I still tell everyone how much you are missed and thought about. My prayers go out to your entire family and pray that they are well. I can never say that you were my best friend, because I still say you still are. God Bless you forever!
Sherri Capitelli
September 9, 2008
Vinny,
Before this Rob wrote for the both of us. I guess I never wanted to show him how much I missed you because he was hurting so much. You know I still can't go to your house. I always find some excuse to have Carol and Kevin come here. I guess it is too real, even after seven years it still hurts so much. I don't show Rob or Carol because I don't want to upset them but I still cry at night when I think about what we all lost when we lost you. You would think that in seven years one could find a friend that although they could never replace could at least measure up in some way to you but that never happened. I still look at the pictures of our weddings and Kevin and Jenna's first trip to Ocean City together. Remember the styrofoam in the oven? That was funny. But nothing beats that first time we all went up to see the Winter Festival of Lights and that long shopping spree that you hated every minute of but never said a word about. Remember that night when you and Rob decorated each other? I still have that picture. It is in my laundry room (where I spend most of my time) and I look at it everyday and remember all the great times we all had together. I will never forget the look on Carol's face when we put on those velcro suits jumped off the trampoline and stuck to the wall. Now that was fun! All the carpet picnics. Oh and I will be showing Kevin that video from Easter. Speaking of Kevin you would be sooo proud of him. He is extremely handsome, smart and athletic and Carol is doing a wonderful job with him. He loves Golf too! You will be happy to know that I quit my job after September 11th. I am now a stay at home Mom. Just like you said I should be and I argued with you that I never would. We tell the kids about you all the time. The last time we saw you was September 8th, 2001 at Jenna's 2nd Birthday Party. I was 7 months pregnant. I ended up delivering early with everything that happened to a perfect little boy that we named after the two most amazing men I ever had the pleasure of knowing his father and his best friend, Robert Vincent Capitelli. We call him Robbie. You would love Robbie, he is a fiesty tiny little guy that LOVES to play baseball. Thanks to you I got Rob to volunteer as a coach for his team. Then on July 1, 2006 I gave birth to Victoria Rose. She is our third and LAST child. She is exactly like her mother lol! I got payback Vin, but we love her. There are so many things I want to tell you about the kids and Rob I could type all day. I really took you for granted being there all the time and I guess I always thought we would all grow old together and nothing would change that. I guess you never really know how much you love someone until you lose them. I miss you very much. I will NEVER stop thinking about you and I will tell Kevin any and everytime he asked that he had the most wonderful, caring, smart, athletic and down right amazing father that anyone could ever ask for. Please don't think that because I wrote this entry that I am saying goodbye because I am not. Vinny, you will always be alive in the hearts and home of the Capitelli family. We love you!
Doug Abraham
April 15, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Rob Capitelli
April 14, 2008
Happy 38th birthday in heaven dear friend. You will never be forgotten...a true friend who only comes around once in a lifetime.
Rest in peace buddy,
Rob
JOHN LAIETA
March 16, 2008
VINNY, HAPPY EASTER IN HEAVEN!
WE ALL MISS YOU.LOVE,COUSINS,
JOHN, DOLORES, JIMMY.
Nick DiSalvo
December 28, 2007
Vinny,
As this year is my son's first year at Monsignor Farrell, it was a shocking reality to see your name on the memorial wall.
You were a good teammate and friend, and certainly deserved to live a longer fuller life. I'll remember you always.
Nick DiSalvo
Monsignor Farrell HS Class of 1988
JOHN LAIETA
November 11, 2007
DEAR VINNY,
AS ANOTHER THANKSGIVING COMES UPON US,WE ALL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES, BUT THE HOLIDAYS ARE'NT THE SAME ANYMORE.MAY GOD WATCH OVER ALL THE LAIETA CLAN. LOVE, COUSINS JOHN, JIMMY AND DOLORES.
SAL FERRARA
September 11, 2007
To The Family Of Vincent A. Laieta I will always keep the memories of your dear son in my heart, I know for sure he is with the Queen Of Heaven Mother Mary, for it is where all the heavenly angels are with thy mother of all of us. Vincent, will not be forgotten till we see him in HEAVEN. May The Queen Of Heaven Mother Mary Bless All Of You......Always Sal Ferrara
JAMES LAIETA, J.R.
September 11, 2007
DEAREST COUSIN,
ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME OUR WAY.
BUT OUR LOVE FOR YOU NEVER SEEMS TO STRAY.
YOUR SONG:"HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH",
IS A CELEBRATION OF YOUR BELOVED BIRTH.
FOR YOU CHANGED OUR LIVES MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY.
OUR LIVES WERE DESTROYED ON THAT HORRIBLE SEPTEMBER 11TH DAY!
THE PAIN ENDURES IN OUR HEARTS.
CLEARLY OUR LIVES WERE RIPPED APART.
YOUR WARM SMILE THAT SET THE PACE.
REMEMBERING YOUR GENTLE TOUCH THAT MADE OUR HEARTS RACE.
RECALLING TIMES WE'VE SPENT TOGETHER;
WISHING THESE MEMORIES COULD LAST FOREVER.
IF THERE COULD BE JUST ONE WISH FOR ME:
WE WOULD HOLD YOU IN OUR ARMS FOR ETERNITY!
VINCENT, YOU ARE WITH US NIGHT AND DAY.
IF NOT IN BODY, IN SPIRIT ANYWAY.
WE HOPE AND PRAY IN EVERY WAY;
THAT WE WILL REUNITE IN GOD'S KINGDOM SOMEDAY!
MISS YOU SO MUCH...
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS,
COUSIN JAMES
Craig Malek
September 11, 2007
Vinny,
I can't believe it has been 6 years. I think of you often. Thanks for the lunches we had and the conversations we enjoyed, you are missed. God bless.
Joe Rossi
September 11, 2007
Vinny,
It has been 6 long years, though it only seems like months. Me and Danny think and talk of you regularly. We pray for your parents and brother and Carol and Kevin so that they somehow can have their pain eased. I love pal and miss you and think of you every day!!!
I was thinking the other day it is funny...many years ago we saw Billy Joel at Yankees Stadium and your favorite song was "Only the good die young" well the lyrics were never so true when describing you...I love and miss you pal.
Hector DelValle
September 10, 2007
Vinny:
Just wanted to let you know that it has been six years since that tragic day and it's been six years that you've been thought about. To this day I've missed you and continue to do so, always. God bless you and may peace be with you forever.
Rob Capitelli
September 10, 2007
Vinny,
Words cannot express how much we all miss you. Happy 6th anniversary up in heaven pal....life is not the same without you.
Love ya buddy
Rob, Sherri & the Kids
JOHN LAIETA
September 10, 2007
On this day, the sixth anniversary of 9/11, we recall it like yesterday. We will always remember that tragic day when you were taken from us. We miss and love you.
Love & kisses,
COUSINS JIMMY, DOLORES & JOHN
Mary Waid
September 8, 2007
Dear Carol,
Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and Kevin at this time.
Mary Waid
Joe Rossi
April 16, 2007
Hey pal, I wasn't able to get online yesterday to wish you a happy birthday... I miss you man, you were like a brother to me. I get flooded with memories of you every day. From little league to the green machine to bbqs in your back yard, to you mom making me do the mirrors to earn my keep. I just wanted you to know I still think of you daily and miss you and pray for you. Love ya pal.
Doug Abraham
April 15, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
JAMES LAIETA, JR.
April 15, 2007
DEAR VINNY,
AS I WOKE UP THIS STORMY DAY;
THOUGHTS OF YOU KEPT FLOWING MY WAY.
ANOTHER BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN ABOVE.
BUT MY HEART MISSES YOU OUR GOLDEN DOVE.
THE YEARS DO NOT GET ANY EASIER FOR WE THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME.
LIKE A BEAUTIFUL SONG, YOU WERE OUR HEART'S GOLDEN RHYME!
I SPEAK TO YOU, AND KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME.
YOUR LOVE IS OUR SALVATION CAN'T YOU SEE?
THERE IS NO ONE THAT CAN EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE.
FOR IN OUR HEARTS REMAIN A HUGE EMPTY SPACE.
THINKING OF THE YEARS WE HAD SO MUCH FUN.
FOR YOU WERE THE ONE ALWAYS ON THE RUN.
HELPING PEOPLE IS WHAT YOU DID BEST.
THAT IS WHAT SET YOU FROM AMONG ALL THE REST.
I CLOSE MY EYES AND FEEL YOUR GENTLE TOUCH.
GOD, OUR FAMILY MISSES YOU SO VERY MUCH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY COUSIN AND FOREVER FRIEND!
UNTIL WE MEET ONE DAY, OUR SORROW WILL NEVER END!
HAPPY 37TH BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN.....
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS,
COUSIN JAMES
Bernie White
March 8, 2007
Dear Vinny
God, I miss you Buddy. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and your family. Every Friday night while at the Ocean I look toward the window at 9:30PM hoping you will be there wanting a beer. One day we will be drinking a beer togather in heaven where you are now.
Bob Weidle
March 3, 2007
Vinny,
I do miss you, dear friend. I think of you everyday. I pray for you every Sunday.
Like all the messages agree, you are a good man, a great individual, a committed husband and father, a wonderful friend, co-worker (who just passed the CPA exam ... congratulations again! good job!), and neighbor (in NJ, NY, and Md).
Your Ocean City friends and neighbors all miss you. We miss your insight, influence and guidance at our condo meetings and "work" parties. Your positive mark on the Condo lives.
We miss you Vinny. I'll fly the flag and keep the light on, so you know we're there. God bless you.
Bob Weidle, Perry Hall, Md
(Ocean City, Md friend & neighbor)
MOM @DAD
January 18, 2007
Dear son words are not enough to tell you how much we miss you, theres not a day that goes by when were not thinking of you. we all love you and miss you.
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