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Guy Barzvi Obituary
Guy Barzvi was excited about turning 30 next February. He told his younger sister, Lori, that he was spending too much time on work and too little time on himself. But that was about to change.
"He was trying to figure out how he could have more quality of life," Lori said.
The son of Israeli immigrants, Guy often wandered far from his home in Forest Hills, Queens. He had traveled to Seville, Spain, and yearned to return sometime soon. In the meantime, he learned to salsa and strum flamenco on a guitar. Not long ago, he began making plans for his birthday. He had heard of a party scheduled for that day at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, and wanted to join the festivities. His sister planned to invite his friends along to sing "Happy Birthday." "He's just the best guy that I've ever known," she said. "We're still hoping that we'll find him."
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Daniella H
September 11, 2024
hey guy.
i just want you to know that its 2024, and im thinking of you today. i pray youre doing well wherever you are.
September 11, 2021
❤NEVER FORGET❤
After 9/11 my mom gave this bracelet to me to remember someone who had died on that day. I wear it in honor of him, and all the others who died.
Lucy Stow
September 11, 2021
Thinking of you today Guy & all the other souls that left this earth on 9/11 ❤ Love The Stow family.
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Guy on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Lucy Stow
July 25, 2021
Lucy Stow
July 24, 2021
Hi Guy. I also have a Guy. So when I saw your name last week, it really touched my heart. My son Guy is 12, you would be 50 this year. Next time we visit the memorial, we will bring a rose for you. You had a beautiful smile and we won't forget you Guy. The Stow Family.
Tom H
September 13, 2019
We will never forget Guy. Thinking of you today. With Regards.
Diane M. GONZALEZ
October 9, 2017
Hi sweet ever young man. I never knew you and never met you. However, if I don't see your name scroll across the bottom of the screen every September 11th I feel a sadness as seeing your name appear is a part of never forgetting you and all the others lost. I meant to write this on September 11, 2017 but had major problems doing that on that day. So here I am again telling a young man I never met that I love the spirit of you and who you were to your family. I am so sorry these cowards did this to all of you...in some ways to all of us. I shall never forget you. You were and you still are very much in our hearts and heads. Much Love dear Guy. I shall come back in remembrance as is my sacred vow. Diane G. XOXOXOXO
DIANE M GONZALEZ
September 11, 2017
Hi Guy. This is Diane M. Gonzalez. On 9/11/2001 our whole world changed...one loss of human life at a time. I was looking at pictures of the people we lost and your laughing yet penetrating eyes pierced my soul. I have never forgotten you. I never will. I "met" your cousin Ava through this horrible tragedy. I have corresponded with her since then on Facebook. She loved you then and of course she loves and misses you now. I hope that I'm not being too presumptuous to state this but you can feel it from her. I hope one day we can all meet. God Bless Ava, your sister Lori and all who still wish you were here in the physical world. I heard and saw your name on the news annual reading of your names. Much love to a stranger once but now a friend forever. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Del Newberry
February 17, 2016
We will never forget. Praying today for Guy's family and friends. Much love from Texas,
Tom Scarpati
September 11, 2015
I had the privilege of working with Guy and getting to know him. He had the best sense of humor. We would tell stories and laugh for hours. He made coming to work fun. I still think of Guy everyday that I look at the WTC site. God bless him and his family.
Ronit Guriel
September 11, 2014
To the family of Guy, especially his mother, he and you are, and will forever be remembered today and every September 11th, till my last breathe. Peace in your heart.
Barbara Boam
January 22, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #142) on 1/22/13 as a dedication to your life.
Diane Gonzalez
September 11, 2011
Hi again to Guy and his family. Well, it has been 10 years since this stranger (me) first saw the face of Guy Barzvi and had my heart stolen and broken at the same time. I told my husband I had seen this face and just could not put him out of my mind. I was looking at a web site that had everyone lost on September 11, 2001 and Guy's smile just got me. Well, I wrote his cousin Ava that first year that I would never forget him and I never have. I write every year and think of him often during the rest of the year. I've read things about him from his cousin and sister and feel so much empathy for their loss. You are missed by many dear Guy. People in your live who loved you and those of us who wish we'd had a chance to meet you. God Bless You, Guy, family and friends. As promised you will never be forgotten.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Jenna Frickx
September 9, 2011
I didn't know Guy, but I'm doing the 9-11 Remembrance Walk tomorrow in Las Vegas, NV, and my number is 2150, "In Memory of Guy Barzvi"
Emil Beheshti
September 9, 2011
I miss you buddy. We'll always be 16 and 17 jamming to GnR, White Lion, U2 and anything else we tried to copy.
lance hertzbach
September 6, 2011
Guy was a great person and friend! I got to know him through his best friend jake during the years 1997-2001. He was always a pleasure to be around and am very grateful for knowing him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family/friends.
Diane Gonzalez
May 2, 2011
Hi Guy! I would never presume to know what you would have wanted but for millions of us out here who have mourned your lose and others on September 11, 2001...We got him, we got him, we got him. He cannot hurt any other innocent people. Love from a total stranger who has not forgotten you!!! I promise I will never forget you!
Diane Gonzalez
September 13, 2010
Hi Guy - spent the whole day on September 11th thinking of you and the others lost in 2001. Thinking of the many men and women lost since then as well. You were one of the original "heroes" in my mind although I'm sure you'd have wanted to just go home to your family that awful day. Still thinking about you and won't ever forget you. God Bless You, Guy. I still tell people about the smiling young man I never met but will never forget!!!
Diane M. Gonzalez
September 11, 2009
Hey sweet faced young man. I saw your face in the days after 9/11/2001 and I still cannot forget those eyes or that smile. I try to write to you every year and every year I take a picture of your name off my television as it scrolls past.
I am but one of millions of Americans that continue to mourn that day and you are the face of 9/11 to me. My heart continues to remember you and I always think of your cousin Ava who I wrote to the first couple of years. What a loyal family you have!
My heart breaks a little every September 11th and I think it always will. God Bless You, your family and all those who knew and loved you as well as those of us who never met you but wish we'd had the chance.
With heartfelt respect and love,
Diane M. Gonzalez
Newhall, California
Doug Abraham
February 24, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Karol Constante
September 11, 2008
As I was watching the names being read this morning, I saw Guy's name being read. I immediately remembered him from Forest Hills High School. He was a year older than I and we didn't really know each other. But I do remember seeing him in the halls always smiling. I'm sure Guy is smiling up in heaven just like he did back in high school. God bless the Barzvi family.
Diane M. Gonzalez
September 11, 2008
September 11th, 2001 Tribute to Guy
Hi Guy. This is the 8th year that I am writing in memory of you. It has been exactly seven years since you were taken from your family and friends. I am just a person in California that wants to let people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania know that we will never forget.
Guy is my face to remember in particular because his face just jumped out at me in 2001 when I was looking at (could not help but look at) those that had perished.
We miss the world as it was with you in it. We long for the day when it could be again but never will.
God Bless you Guy Barzvi, up in heaven. Please keep us in your prayers as we do you now and forevermore.
You will always be with me in my heart as a show of respect for the time you graced this earth.
Guy Dolente
June 12, 2008
I didn't know Guy. I saw the Soho Dance website and read the story. My name happens to be Guy or Gaetano in Italian. I was very touched by the story of Guy and Lori. A couple of years ago I lost a 2 year old granddaughter and almost lost her mother. Lucy's death tore all the securities we believed in away. But she left us the gift of knowing we are here for just a blink and to cherish and appreciate the time and love we are given with others. Guy would be so happy knowing his sister's commitment to living and the joy her dance studio brings to others lives.
Doug Abraham
February 24, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Sally Elias
September 11, 2007
I have never meet you,but will always remember you. It is a shame that that beautiful smile will never be seen again. My thoughts and prayers be with your family. You and countless others did not deserve the way you died. God bless you, and your family.
Diane Gonzalez
September 11, 2007
Hey Guy: I have written to you every year since you were taken from this earth, September 11, 2001. I found you on your cousin Ava's website originally and have e-mailed her every year. When I saw your face it put the face of this unspeakable crime in personal perspective. I felt like I had known you through your kind eyes and smile. I can only imagine how much your family/friends continue to miss you. I will remember you and honor you in some day every year forever. My husband and I extend continuing love and prayers to your family and friends. I know how much you were loved.
Jackie Forbes
March 20, 2007
I have never met Guy in person, but have had the greatest opportunity of speaking with him on numerous occasion. Eventhough I was trying to get him to purchase training(at times he was not interested)he was never rude. Always kind and gave me hope:) I hope that in time, some of the sadness will be replaced by the memories of the wonderful person he was. God Bless you all
Doug Abraham
February 24, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
kristine
October 16, 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.
Jennie Farrell
September 8, 2006
God Bless you Guy and your family.
With Love,
Jennie Farrell and the Cartier Family
Family of James Cartier
South Tower, 105th floor
September 11, 2001
P Tabbernor
August 22, 2006
In memory....
Marc W
April 6, 2005
I think about Guy often these days. I am again working in NYC in a position that Guy was good enough to help groom me for. His intelligence and attitude are still qualities that I strive for. I also think about girls I would have set him up with who would just have loved him. Guy is definitely missed.
Lori Barzvi
May 20, 2004
Guy-
I think about you everyday. How much I miss you. How much we will miss together and how my future with you has been robbed. You were supposed to stay with me forever. I knew that I would always have you as my big brother to guide me and to stand by my side and to be there for me when things got rough and I would do all and be all the same things to you. And now you're gone. The greatest most special human being that I will ever know. I always worshipped you growing up. You were my idol and my mentor. I always wanted to be just like you. I was always so proud to say that I was your sister because I knew everyone loved you and I loved you so much too. I always will. I still sometimes go to the phone to call you only to realize I can't. Or when I get a funny email with your type of humor I am about to forward it to you and I realize I can't. Two and a half years later and I still can't believe that you
are gone. So many times I think I am dreaming and I am going to wake up. But I never do. Our parents are so amazing and strong. I look at them in amazement and don't understand how they are surviving this because it's hard to survive as a sister. And I can't imagine how they do it as parents. But I can see the pain in their faces and feel the pain in their hearts. We are all trying Guy but it's not easy without you. I wish you could come back. I wish you would come back. Sometimes I dream that you have come back and for those moments that I get to share with you in my dreams I am thankful. I miss your face and your sense of humor. And when I hear these amusing songs on the radio like Eminem and that It wasn't me song I think of you and I try to laugh because you thought they were soooo funny. I can't believe all of these new reality shows you are missing! If you were here we would probably be talking about them all of the time and be cracking up. I wish I could talk to you. I'll never forget our last conversation on the evening of September 10th 2001. I'll never forget that you gave me that gift of getting to speak to you for 2 hours that night.
I just wish you would come back.
I love you Guy.
Your little sister,
Lori
victor becerra
May 19, 2004
Dear guy,
I only met you once, at lori's birthday when she turned 15. I used to live in forrest hills 66-11 99st and I had the pleasure of going to school with lori.All I know is that you were very nice person to talk to, I must have exchanged words with you twice, but you were never rude.I was so sad when I found out and I know your family will never forget you, be well victor becerra
February 13, 2004
Dear Guy,
Happy Valentines Day! you are missed so dearly. Take care of yourself and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers...till we meet in heaven good bye!
Jessica
Jessica Mendez
December 30, 2003
Guy,
You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.I never got a chance to meet you but I know we will meet each other in heaven. May God Bless You and your family.
Katie Noerper
September 11, 2003
Guy-
You never have let my heart, I think about you a lot. My Prayers are with the family always, I am sorry for your loss.
Irene Ableman
September 11, 2003
My thoughts are with all the family at this sad time. Guy was a wonderful person.
His British friend, Irene
Donna
October 8, 2002
Guy,
We were not in the same grade, I was 2 years younger than you, But you were my SING commissioner, and you were the best! You were always so sweet, and nice, and understanding. And thats how I will remember you. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the Barzvi's. God bless you.
Donna Bresie
September 10, 2002
Dear Barzi Family,
I recently acquired a silver bracelet with Guy's name on it, for the purpose of praying for his family. I was deeply moved when I pulled his picture up on this site and saw that he was exactly the same age as my youngest son. So young! Today is the day before 9-11, and I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. I will be praying for you from here on. I wish I knew more about the family. God knows you, even if I don't and I will trust Him to lead me. God bless you all, and please God, bless and protect America.
A Christian who dearly loves Israel and her people, Donna Bresie.
Noam Azachi
September 9, 2002
Dear Guy,
Wednesday marks the aniversary of September 11. To me, it marks the loss of the person I most admired. I always wanted to be around you so that you can suprise me with another one of you talents. Not every day do we meet a Jewish boy from Forest Hills that can break dance like a brother on the corner of 42nd Street. You are a special person and I miss you dearly.
Love always,
Noam
Ava Barzvi
August 28, 2002
Dear friends of Guy,
I would like to invite you to share in Guys personal tribute site, only for his friends, family and co workers. If you would like the url, please email me with a short note on how you knew him so I know you are not just anyone, but someone he really knew. Other 9/11 families and Volunteers are welcome to look.
Please keep in mind that this is a work in progress, and we need your help submitting any info you can to the site. Please submit any pictures you may have.
Thank you,
Ava Barzvi, Guys Cousin
[email protected]
Bob Arnone
August 14, 2002
I didn't know Guy. I first saw his picture on the wall of the Armory a few days after the attack. I had come to NYC to volunteer at the WTC site. Somehow the innocent and peaceful look on his face struck me and stayed with me. I have prayed often for him and for his family. I just saw his picture again on this website tribute. It's the first time since those first few days, and it brought it all back to me. I felt compelled to write something here in his memory. To show that even with the senselessness and horror of that day, somehow souls were united in a way that will never be forgotten. God bless!
Michael Iezzi
May 21, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Guy to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Katie Szydlowski
April 3, 2002
We will never forget.
Your family is in my prayers. I know you are their angel now, watching over them from heaven.
Rest in Peace.
Heather Hewson
March 20, 2002
I have joined the project to make a quilt of 3,000 blocks, each one commemorating a victim of the disaster on 9/11. I chose this fine young man because he shares the name of my own son. Reading the tributes I find he is the same age as my daughter, and that brings him even closer. I will do the very best work I can to honour his memory. see the project on unitedinmemory.net
Debra Arnold
March 14, 2002
Barzvi Family:
Although I did not stay in touch with Guy after high school, I was deeply saddened when I learned of his passing. He was at my Sweet 16 and my video shows him dancing and smiling. That's how I'll remember him. He was really a great person. I'm truly sorry for the Barzvi family's loss. You're in my prayers.
Warmest regards,
Deb Arnold.
Sylvie & Aliza Sacks
March 10, 2002
(From Sylvie)
I remember visiting Gila, Guy and Lori. Lori, Guy and I had so much fun together. I remember sleeping on the floor in his room and he would play the guitar before we would go to sleep. He was such a nice person and I feel lucky to have known him. My thoughts and love are with all of you.
Love Sylvie
(From Aliza)
On Sept. 11th my first thought was of all of you. I was devastated at the news and still am. All the way in Israel, I think of Guy everyday and every Shabbat I light a candle in his honor. I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
With Love
Aliza
Lynda
March 10, 2002
I used to work at the pediatric dentist and orthodontist that you used for Guy and Lori. I can remember how the love and pride you felt for the kids swelled out of you. I can't even imagine how much your hearts must hurt, and I know of no words to comfort you. I just wanted you to know that I still think of Guy and I pray for you all.
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
May Guy's life and love live on in you. We are deeply sorry for your loss. 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
Maytal Ohayon
January 5, 2002
Even though Guy and I weren't very close i consider him a part of my family. I send my deepest condolences and love to Gila,Lori, and Harry. My prayers are with you always...God Bless Rest in Peace.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 6, 2001
GOD BLESS GUY BARZVI 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 5, 2001
I worked in the World Trade Center for three years and realize that had I not moved to Florida I might still be working there. I feel a sense of kinship to Guy because I, too, worked on a very high floor of WTC 1. "It could have been me" keeps going through my head.
I am so terribly sad for his wife and family and want to express my sincere condolences. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I'm sorry just doesn't seem to be enough but I truly, truly am. God bless you
Fred Gerantab
November 4, 2001
My deepest condolences to the Barzvis; it is sad to lose a good person we grew up with from our own neighborhood. The hearts of friends and families from the neighborhood go out to you.
miriam harts
October 24, 2001
I'll never forget Guy. He was a bright light who, as SING comissioner at Forest Hills High School, was a dynamic individual. As one of Guy's teachers at Forest Hills I offer my deepest condolences condolences.
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