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Brian Martineau was a big guy and a funny man, with a brash sarcastic way about him that cracked people up. But though he was hardly shy about sharing his opinions, especially about the British underground bands in his collection of 5,000 CD's, Mr. Martineau, 37, could still make room for people to be heard. He was the self-appointed one in a crowd who would welcome newcomers at the door, the genial host and all-purpose cook at so many family get-togethers.
His new job as a benefits consultant at Aon opened the way to several firsts: first time in a New York City taxi and a subway, first time as part of the skyline he used to see from his old job in New Jersey, featuring those towers he thought were exciting but kind of intimidating.
He just was not a city person. Mr. Martineau was most comfortable reigning on familiar turf. He grew up in Edison, N.J., and was raising his young family there. He was king of the kitchen, where he prepared Sunday breakfasts and dinner every night for his wife, Bettyann, who got home from work after he did. Home was where a wise- cracking king could show his gentle side: every night before he went to bed, Mr. Martineau made sure he kissed his two children, even though they were asleep.
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Barbara (Martineau) Gorski
September 11, 2022
This year, as every year, when I watched the horrors of that Sept. 11 and listen to the names roll call throughout the day I pray for those who perished. This year I heard the name Brian Martineau recalled. My maiden name is Martineau. It is not a common name but one I will not forget. My prayers will now include you and your family as long as I live. God Bless.
Mary kuhtenia
September 11, 2019
Brian, I cannot believe its 18 years. I still think of you and your family. It really seems like yesterday. RIP until we meet again. May God be with your wife and beautiful children who are now young adults. Gone but never forgotten.
Cynthia Martineau
August 19, 2014
Brian
I still think of you. RIP . I never met you but I look at you as my family. May the Lord continue to keep you.
S J. Friscia III
August 18, 2014
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Lauren Quigley
September 10, 2012
I can't seem to find the words to say how much I, along with your family and friends, miss you. I was only 8 when you were taken too soon. I still remember the day like it was yesterday. My third grade teacher stood silent, my mom picked me up from school early, brought me home, turned on the television, and cried. You were the best coworker and friend to my mom, and I thank you for that. You were a wonderful husband and father too. We were blessed to know you and we will meet again someday. All of my love to you, BettyAnn, Chelsea, and Scott.
Love always and forever.
Gene Graff
September 11, 2011
Brian:
It's been probably 33 years since I last saw you, and 10 years since you've been gone, but you are not forgotten. Rest In Peace old friend.
Gene
Mary Kuhtenia
September 11, 2011
Brian,
Happy 10th Anniversay, you and your family are always in my prayers. Although we never met but worked together for the 9 months prior to this tragic day i feel that I know you. Seeing that smiling face is just how I remember you. I cant believe its 10 yrs already and your children are now teenages, Wow. I still remember that phone call I made to you to tell you about the plane hitting the tower. I since have moved to NJ but Im sure one day we will finally meet. All my prayers to your wife and children.
Cynthia Martineau
September 9, 2011
I do not know Brian but we share the same last name Martineau. I have never met another Martineau. I am from St.kitts West Indies. RIP Brian. I wish I met you but not like this. Gone but not forgotten.([email protected])
Joe Ballarino
September 12, 2010
My fondest memories of Brian will be the times we played in Grand Messenger, our high school rock band. Brian had a great passion for music and his friends. I hope he's in peace rocking out in heaven.
Theresa Walsh
September 11, 2010
I knew Brian in High School. He knew how shy I was about singing & performing in front of others. He dragged me in front of the choir director one day & made me sing. Now I do it professionally.
You gave me a gift that I can never repay. Your loving soul is always in my prayers...
Tony Quaglieri
September 11, 2010
I knew Brian from high school. He sang in the band with me.. Grand Messenger. I was the bass player. I did not find out about Brian being in the towers until a year go..He was a great friend to me and a fellow lover of music. I do miss him and hope the angels are singing along with him.
My deepest respect and condolences to this family.
Tom Leszega
September 10, 2009
I remember Brian for John Adams Junior High School and JP Stevens HS. My most vivid memories are of him talking about music in between classes in the 9th grade. People just seemed to be drawn to him. He was always gentle and kind, and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. May you rest in peace, Brian.
I would also like to express my deepest condolences to the Martineau family and friends.
James C. Martineau
May 13, 2009
I did not know Brian, but my heart goes out to you. For I to am a Martineau. 9/11 will always hold a special place and time in my heart.
Bern Allard
September 12, 2008
to Mrs. Martineau: Although I did not know your husband, I say a special prayer for him, you and your family on the anniversaries of 9/11/01 as I share the same family name.
After reading about the genealogy of the Martineaus researched by a distant cousin (Calif.) it would be nice to know of Brian's ancestry.
B. Martineau Allard
Mary Waid
September 11, 2008
Betty Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids today.
Mary Waid
Becky Montesano
May 12, 2008
Brian,
So here I am today eating my lunch at my desk as usually do surfing the internet. Somehow I stumble on this web site which I know I have been to before. I read your tribute but somehow it just isn't enough. Even after all of these years without you, I still miss you every single day. I miss talking to you, laughing with you, making fun of eveything around us. I feel truly blessed that at the age of 16, we met at a crazy jewelry store, and became the best of friends. I am grateful that I have so many memories to go back to. I see your kids and I see you. Some things they say are exactly what you would say. I guess all I can say is that I miss you but I know you are in heaven and I hope you are praying for all of us.
Love
Becky
Sandy Frost-Somrek
September 11, 2007
To the Martineau Family... you are often in my thoughts and always in my prayers. Love to all of you on this anniversary and always.
Annmarie Johnston-Hawryluk
September 11, 2007
I'm always thinking of Brian on this day and was just browsing this moring and discovered this web site. Was Great friends with Brian. We lived close together growing up and walked and then later rode to jr and H.S together with a bunch of our other friends. I will always remember Brain smiling and singing with the microphone necklace that he wore, always in on band practice and his white mustang. Even though I didnt see Brian in Long time before 9/11 I use to go to Woodbridge center to visit him at work then after that lost touch. we use to pass each other on the road and beep!...My heart goes out to his family. He is Missed. but never forgotten.....
Mary Waid
September 8, 2007
Dear Betty Ann,
Just want you to know I am thinking of you and the children at this time.
Mary Waid (around the corner)
P Tabbernor
December 24, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 15, 2006
As I 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.
Ed Braxton
September 11, 2006
I just want to take a moment and remember my friend of only a very short time, but a friend nonetheless who has made a lasting impact on me.
I was one of Brian's client's. It ended up that our professional relationship developed to the point where I considered him a true friend. One with the same interests, life experiences, trials and tribulations. We are fathers and husbands who only want one simple thing - the best for their families.
I had the privelege of spending time with Brian and other of his AON colleagues just days before on September 6, 2001. Of course, we didn't say "goodbye" to each other. Rather, it was "see ya later".
Five years have gone by and it still doesn't compute with me. I still don't want to believe it, but I must.
I think about Brian often. In that we he lives on in the memories of those whom he impacted. I pray that Bettyann and his children find solace and strength in knowing that Brian's spirit continues to shine in our memories.
May we all be comforted by the hope that none of us have said "goodbye" to Brian - just "see ya later".
And because I do have that hope that we will "see him later"...Brian, would you please put in a good word for all of us up there?
Robin Larsen-Sypniewski
September 11, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Brian back in 1981. Myself, Betty Ann and Kim Bergcas all worked at Beddazle in Woodbridge Center. Those were some of the happiest times of my life. Brian was so full of life and always cracking jokes and getting us in trouble. Sadly we all lost touch. I did see him and Betty Ann in the mall in East Brunswick, I think in 1997, they had their family with them and the image of them so happy after all those years is still with me. When I heard he was lost on 911, I was saddened but to this day remember the Brian who I was so fortunate to have be a part of my life. Today on the anniversary I just cant stop thinking of him, Betty Ann and the Children. I believe God took him in his arms that day and forever thats were he will be.
Linda Ciccone
May 22, 2004
To Brian's Family:
I worked with Brian for years at Blue Cross. It is so true -- there was never a day he wasn't laughing or joking about something. What positive energy he had! I remember when I was promoted to Director --Brian was one of the first to congratulate me. He was just that kind of guy. He was sweet and he was gentle. And he loved life and his family. My heart aches for all of those left without him from September 11th. The world was a much better place with Brian Martineau in it. I think of him often and hope his family will find some comfort in the words and remembrances of those who worked with him.
Carolyn Beyers-Petosky
September 11, 2003
To Brian's family and friends....
Brian and I were best friends through High School. Unfortunately we only kept in touch for such a short time after graduation.
At first I was grateful to say that I didn't know anyone who lost their lives on this terrible day, until I was browsing though a class mate web page and learned the awful truth. My body went completely numb, and it felt like my heart was ripped out, then suddenly I felt the pain that everyone felt that terrible day the Towers fell. I especially feel for the people who knew Brian. How could this be, someone so full of life, someone so young, just to be taken in an instant?
I think I’ll always remember Brian for his very open opinions. Speaking his mind, and most of all for his wonderful friendship. He was an excellent listener, and whether you wanted to hear it or not, he would open your eyes to the raw truth.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Brian is an angel in Heaven singing away just as he loved to do when we were in school and with the band (Grand Messenger). Truly, as I pass the city everyday, a day does not go by that I don't think about Brian, or the loss and pain his family and friends feel. Although he has been taken away so quickly from us all, we have to believe that God had other plans for him and his work on earth was done. May God Bless all of you. He will always be in our hearts, and never forgotten.
Chris Kupcha
September 11, 2003
To Brian's Family....You are all in my thoughts and prayers always and especially today.
Mary Franciscus
March 6, 2003
Bettyann,
You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary (D&B)
Tara Martineau
February 14, 2003
Brian, It's valentines day and roses should be on your dining room table, cards in the mail, phone calls about the snow and a year and ahalf later I still excpet a call from you. You are greatly missed. Instead of cupids arrows shooting for love I just pray to God to mend our shatter hearts
I still hear your hearty laugh and sometimes the low comments in by ears, I feel your great big bear hugs and your sweet words of encouragement, I want to talk to you all the time but only have clear starfilled skies to answer. You are missed my dear brother.Like the galaxy's deep black hole I feel like it will be many years before we see a single light of hope. Your spirit encourges me to try to be half the person you were and I hope I never let you
down. I love you Brian, you weren't only my brother but my very best friend, I hope you hear my prayers every night and my thoughts during the day. You will always be my hero.
.
Ellen Drews
December 29, 2002
I just wanted to let you know that your family and the other families of this tragedy are always in my prays.
Debi Wyllys
September 12, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers from the Grand Rapids office are with you and your family now as they have been in the past year. Even though we may not have known all who were lost on that day, we count them as family, the Aon family. We will never forget them.
We spent yesterday afternoon doing community service which we will continue to do on September 11 each year to remember our colleagues who were lost on September 11, 2001.
May God bless you and give you the strength and comfort you need as you face each new day.
Chris Kupcha(Yuhas)
September 12, 2002
I knew Brian when he was a young child growing up on Dorothy Avenue. Brian and his family lived across the street from my aunt and uncle, Joan and John. Whenever there was a get together at Aunt Joan's, the Martineau's were always invited. We all were one big family. All the kids would always have a great time. Even though as adults we have lost touch with one another, I still remember Brian as being a very caring and sweet child,he had such a great sense of humor and a wonderful smile. And from what I have been reading about him, he had continued that in his adult life. We all are lucky to have known Brian while he was here, and his memory will go on in everyone's hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you all find comfort in knowing that Brian was someone who touched a lot of lives and who will be remembered always. May Brian rest in peace and his light shine upon all of you, always. May God Bless.
Jill Macek
September 11, 2002
I worked with Brian for just a short time on our employee account. He gave this Nebraska farm girl a tough time and thought it would be great fun to get me to "the city". During an illness that took me away from my office, Brian kept in touch with me by phone and his first questions were always about how "Miss Jill" was. I got the pleasure of meeting this wonderful man just months before losing him and am forever grateful to God that I had the pleasure of knowing him. It didn't take long for Brian to make you a friend. He is greatly missed by all, even those who only knew him a short time from miles and miles away. God bless your family.
Kathie Masley
September 11, 2002
Brian,
It's so hard to truly understand how and why you are not with us. At times it seems surreal, but on days like today, I am reminded of the harsh truth. We may not have been related by blood, but in my opinion, blood isn't the only thing that makes you family. You were always family, always an uncle in my heart. I hope your soul rests in heaven, and may you look over and protect your beautiful family. We ll miss you and love you.
Jeannine Lonski
September 10, 2002
Brian,
I want to thank you for marrying my best friend, and for giving her more happiness in the almost 10 years of marriage you shared, than most husbands give in a lifetime. I also want to thank you for the two beautiful children you created, who are helping Bettyann cope with the devastation of your loss. You shine through them, and they've made me laugh when your wisecracks come out of their mouths. You truly live on through them.
Brian, my heart aches that you were robbed of a long life of happiness raising your family with Bettyann. But I am comforted by the fact that I know you are in heaven now, rewarded for the enormity you gave in the short time you had here.
I pray for the passage of time to lessen the pain your family is feeling, and I promise you I will do everything in my power to help them through this.
Michael Galligan
September 10, 2002
Words cannot express the sympathy that I, my school, my city, and indeed the entire country have for those victimized by this act of terror. Though I did not know Brian, I have deduced from all the descriptions of his humor and compassion that all those who came into contact with him must be better for it. It is for the sake of giving people like Brian that we must never forget this day.
God Bless you Brian and all your family and friends.
Michael Galligan
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 9, 2002
In memory of Brian E. Martineau
We did not know Brian, but my husband is the brother of Cam Sutton who works for Aon. I came across this on the internet and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. I have thought of all the lives lost that day and especially of the ones from my brother-in-laws company. It still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Angie Campbell
May 6, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
Mary Kuhtenia
March 13, 2002
Brian,
I just want to tell you that I miss our daily conversations (several times a day) on the large account we both shared. Although I never met you, I felt like I knew you forever. You always put a smile on my face and the laughter we shared was wonderful. I miss that so much.
I was probably the last telephone call you had that day. I called and spoke to you and told you to get out of that building. I remember telling you a plane went through the other tower and told you to leave, but you kept telling me everything was ok Mary, don't worry, I'll be ok. I hung up the phone, returned to my conference room where we all watched in horror. Ten minutes later, we seen the second plane go right through tower 2. I grabbed my chest in pain and just screamed and cried for you and everyone in there. I felt so helpless. Till this day our conversation still repeats itself in my mind. You will be in my thoughts forever. I couldn't work on that account we shared for several months. Brian, its still not completed to this day, but almost done. Remember I promised you we were gonna celebrate with a lunch when we were done. When it is, I will go to lunch and toast to you, you were the man that made it happen. My condolences to each one of your family members and friends that lost such a wonderful person.
You are truly missed.
Your Friend and Business Associate
Mary
Pat Cobb
March 5, 2002
Bri
I miss our calls and e-mails and the "only being cynical" attitude we had. It's funny to read your AON co-worker's observation on lunch.
Can't help remember all of the times the old "National" gang took road trips for lunch and you give your precise instructions.
You were one of the nicest "bosses" and friends I had.
Pat
March 1, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN...BRIAN E.MARTINEAU AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..CHILDREN...FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Reina Kreitzer
February 14, 2002
Bettyann, my thoughts are always with you.
Donna Stewart-Henle
February 11, 2002
My brother, sister and I grew up in the same neighborhood as Brian. We were friends for many years. I loved his laugh and his sense of humor. Brian was not afraid to tell you exactly what was on his mind. I admired his honesty. I have so many fond memories of my friendship with Brian, including walking to school together on many occasions. Even though we had gone our seperate ways after high school, I have never forgotten him. Brian, I miss you. God bless your family.
Donna Stewart Henle
Teresa Jahn
December 23, 2001
What a fun loving smile Brian has in his picture that you have shared with the world. Such a smile can only be a reflection of a happy heart. May Brian's happiness, life and love continue living in those who love him. We are very sorry for your loss of Brian. 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
sara simon
November 26, 2001
I miss my colleague and my friend. I just wanted to say that not a day goes by that I don't think of Brian. I miss him very much and each day at work is a reminder that I do not get to enjoy his jokes, bluntness, and "get what he wants" attitude. Brian was literally "a meat and potatoes" kind of guy - we would go out to lunch and if anything looked "strange" to him - he would not touch it. I remember the last time we all went to lunch; it was right before his vacation in August with his family to the shore in NJ. He gave the waitress an extra hard time (humorously though) so we left her an extra tip. Brian returned to work on 9/5 and I left on 9/6 for vacation/business, so the last time I saw him was that day we all had lunch. Thank you, Brian, for teaching me all that you did about employee benefits in the short time you were at Aon. You are a great person: funny, serious, bold, admirable, great underwriter, great daddy and husband. For some reason, God put you in our lives and for that I am thankful. For some reason, you are gone from us, and for that I am confused but know that you are kept well in God's good grace. It's all that gets me through the day sometimes - knowing that.
Miss you - your comrade at arms.
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