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Jonathan N. Cappello always ‹ even as a child ‹ invited people into his parents' Garden City home, first to mooch food prepared by his mother and, in later years, to hang out for pizza, wings and beer. Although Mr. Cappello, 23 and the youngest of three boys, could get away with anything, older brothers Jamey and Robert say, his nickname was a result of being told no.
"First it was, 'Jonathan, no. Jonathan, no you can't do that,' " said Mr. Cappello's mother, Claudia. "Then it got to be, 'Jon, no.' Then it got to be 'Jono.' "
That was the name used by his friends, many of whom played basketball with Mr. Cappello at a nearby school. Tall, lanky and quick, Mr. Cappello would never call a foul, his brother Jamey said. "He'd pretty much play and make shots with people ‹ including me ‹ bashing his arms. He just figured it was a playground."
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Nanny
December 31, 2024
Jono ~ Another year has come and gone .......... and the pain of your absence is always with each of us . Not a day goes by that we don´t think of you . We love and miss you !
Toddy
December 24, 2024
Merry Christmas Jono!
Miss you
Diane McClelland
January 21, 2024
Hi Jono ~ Have not written to you in a long time ~ but I know you are watching over all of us ! We all miss and love you so much !! All of your nieces and nephews are growing up so fast ~ and although they never got to meet you ~ they know and love you from all the stories we all tell them!! Please keep watching over all of us ~ we need your magic this week !!!
Always on our minds ~ forever in our hearts !!!
Love you forever,
Nanny and the "Driller"
Diane Mcclelland
October 15, 2023
Hi Jono ~ I have not written in a while , but the pain of missing you every single day is still present in our hearts and minds. As you know 17 new lives have blessed our families ~ and each and everyone of them know all about their Uncle Jono~
Your parents are doing well ~ and we have no doubt that you were the angel on your mom’s shoulder last April . Talk about a miracle!! Thank you for that !
Please continue to watch over all of us !
We love and miss you ~ always and forever !
Nanny and The Driller
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Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2023
This year has gone by so fast and I have been busy-and yet I still remembered to take time to honor you, Jono!
And I am actually feeling good, because I am doing better than I have been the last two years-two years ago in 2021 I was too absorbed with my reading to remember 9/11-sorry about that. And last year I was busy taking care of my old cat, Patches who died one month later. But now I have two new cats-Fluffer and Snuggles and they keep me happy-and busy! As busy as my kittens and the events in my life have kept me, I still remembered to take the time to honor you, Jono-and your remarkable little cousin, Julia, too!
I have been writing to you for so many years that I truly feel like your spiritual relative-and it makes me proud to remember you every year on this day. I know that I will make it back to New York and the 9/11 memorial again someday-for now, I have this special guest book to remember you and honor you with!
God Bless you, Jono-and your little cousin, Julia, too!
Diane McClelland
September 11, 2023
Always on our minds , forever in our hearts Love and Miss every single day !!
Ken Druck
September 11, 2023
Sending you my love from NYC where I will visit your beloved Jonathan's memorial in the next hour.
TR McClelland
September 10, 2023
Miss and love you, Jono!
Sarah Floyd
September 15, 2022
God Bless America and God Bless you, Jono!
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2022
God Bless America and Gob Bless you, Jono!
April 20, 2022
Just checking in. My 3yo son says he sees ghosts in his room. I was curious and asked him if it was a boy or girl. Said it was a boy that was very funny and wears red. We see you and miss you. Keep sending signs.
H Korir
September 10, 2021
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H Korir
September 10, 2021
From Charlotte NC flew to NY city in 2019 for the first time specifically to show our 11yr old son the 9/11 memorial. He was always curious about what happened on that day. We took many photos at the vicinity but 3 random photos in particular got many comments and likes on our Facebook. Tomorrow we plan to plant a tree in Jonathan's memory. Jonathan, may your soul rest in eternal peace.
Ken Druck
September 4, 2021
Keeping you, Jono, and your family in my heart forever. Uncle Ken
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Jonathan on the 20th anniversary of 9/1..
September 13, 2020
Hi Jono - 19 years later and I think about you all the time. You are forever missed and always remembered. We love you so much!
Ken Druck
September 12, 2020
My love and support is, and will forever be, with you, Jono, and your family. Ken Druck
Here is Cuddles!
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2020
Here is a photo of me with my Cuddles! I don't have a very recent photo to download,but here is me with her last Christmas. Your family says that Christmas was your favorite holiday, so you will enjoy this photo, Jono!
Love, your friend, Sarah
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2020
Last year, I wrote to you as my family and me were moving here, to our new house here in Naperville.
Now we have been in the house for one year! And a great house it is, too! I sit writing this letter to you at my computer in my basement apartment, which was not yet set up yet this time last year.
The year has not been not normal, nor has my year since last September 11th been all good. About two weeks after 9/11 last year, my beloved cat Muddles died, leaving me depressed.
But last November I found and adopted a new kitten from a great animal shelter near the pet cementary where Muddles is now burred. My new cat's name is Cuddles, and she is every bit as great as Muddles was. Now Muddles is up in Heaven with you, and perfect Cuddles, now going on one year, makes me happy every day!
And today, even in the trauma of the Covid -19 pandemic, which people say is even worse that 9/11, and me, losing track of time more than ever in the constant lock-down, I still remembered to come here today to write to you, Jono! What a true friend I am, even though we never actually met, and are simply spiritual relatives.
The Covid -19 pandemic has been very depressing for all of us, but I know that special people such as you, Jono, continue to watch over all of us and protect us all-thank you!
Be sure to watch over your family, especially your cousin Julia, she is my spiritual friend, too! And she must be thinking of you a lot right now! Continue to watch over the rest of us as best as you can,
Thank You! Love, your friend, Sarah Floyd
Dana Boyle
December 25, 2019
Your favorite holiday is here, merry Christmas Jono. My daughter just learned about 9/11 in school and when she asked me if I knew anyone, I said yes and told her all about you. She was very quiet and then goes, I feel like I know him mom. Brought tears to my eyes bc it just confirmed you are always with us.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Love, Dana
The Kindred Family
December 24, 2019
Sending our deep sympathy to your family. Everyday may God continue to give the strength needed to cope. Jon is still sadly missed and not forgotten.
Alexis Mcclelland Brink
September 29, 2019
Happy Birthday Jono! Barrett loves wearing his JONO hat. I constantly tell him all about you and I know you watch over him. We love and miss you so much! Love, Lex
Barrie Floyd
September 11, 2019
To Jono-
Another year has gone by-and right now I am in the middle of moving into my new family home in Naperville, how I love it here! We have stores, restaurants and ice cream nearby! The best part is the riverwalk! I love walking across the Riverwalk bridge every season of the year-even winter!
The neighborhood is very quiet and very friendly-great for all-including my three cats, Patches, Muddles, and Cookie!
And in the middle of our big move, I still thought of you today and remembered to come here and write to you! You are amazing, Jono, and I will never forget you! You will be my spiritual friend forever!
God Bless you, and your amazing little cousin, Julia, too! Love to you both today, tomorrow and always!
My Jono bracelet
Natalie Ramirez
September 11, 2019
lins
September 11, 2019
hey buddy,
im going to rock a bud bottle just like the old days today
see you
Del Newberry
June 4, 2019
I read one of these obits each day and pray for the family of those lost on that horrible day. I rarely laugh when reading these, but the story of how Jonathan got his nickname made me chuckle. I do solemnly think of you, his family, and the many friends he had, as I grieve over the loss of such a young life. I pray for each of you to experience a special blessing today, as I wish you well from Texas.
Sarah Floyd
October 11, 2018
Hi, Jonno! Sorry I am late with my entry, I have been busy this year. But I still remembered you! another year has gone by so fast, and the crisp, cool autumn air and colorful autumn leaves are here again! I truly love living here in Illinois, my fist full year here has been awsum! The best to you and your family, too, especially your remarkable cousin Julia! Love Sarah Floyd!
September 30, 2018
I climbed a flight of stairs again for you Jono.
Chad
September 29, 2018
Happy 41st birthday Jono! We love you.
September 29, 2018
Happy Birthday Buddy!
Ken Druck
September 12, 2018
While we never met, Jonathan, I got to know you through the undying love of your parents and family. I continue to hold all of you close to my heart as the years pass and we all get a little closer to being with you and my daughter, Jenna, in the Great Beyond.
Sean
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you today.
Ken Druck
September 30, 2017
Holding you and your family in my heart, today and forever. Sending love, Dr. Ken Druck
Chad
September 29, 2017
Happy 40th Birthday Jono! Love you!
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2017
Dear Jono
Another year has gone by and so much has happened! My mom and me are now living in Illinois-and loving it! I am having so much fun in our new life and home, yet I still remembered to come here today and write to you! You and your remarkable cousin Julia are in my memory forever! Love to you both, and God bless you all!
Sincerely,
September 11, 2017
Hi Jono -
I can't believe so much time has passed. We miss you all the time and love you so much. I know you have been with me and watching over me and I'm so very grateful for that. You were such an amazing person and you will be forever loved by so many people.
Xoxo
June 30, 2017
Hi Jono!
Thinking of you always. Love and miss you very much!
Xoxo
April 20, 2017
Hi Jono ~ Just wanted to say how much we all miss you ~ every single day ~ you are always on our minds and forever in our
hearts !! Love you
September 29, 2016
Happy happy birthday in heaven!!! We love you so much!!!
September 12, 2016
Hi Jono,
Another year has passed. I am writing you here even though I talk to you all the time....especially in church. I keep hoping and praying for the pain of losing you to diminish but it never does. We tell JJ and Lauren about you all the time. Lauren swears that you once pushed her on the swings. I say it must have been before she came down from heaven to be with us. You are a huge part of our lives and always will be. Watch over us, especially your nieces and nephews.
Always remember we love you.
Rebecca
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2016
Dear Jono
Time goes by so fast, it doesn't at all feel like an entire year has gone by since I was here last!
15 years since the 9/11 attacks, and 5 years since my family visited the memorial, I feel I have grown and matured so much- And I still take the special time every year on this day to write to you, Jono, and to read your remarkable little cousin, Julia's story about her special bond with you and how she remembered you with a lemonade stand to raise $8,500 for the red cross! You must still be so proud of her, I am. Be sure to watch over her! She still loves you as you do her.
Lots of love to you both!
your friend, Sarah Floyd!
July 1, 2016
Thinking of you always Jono and loving you forever. I miss you so much.
Steve & Fran Scoville
June 26, 2016
Thinking of Bob & Claudia and family today as we visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum and found Jon's photo.
God Bless!
June 1, 2016
Thinking of you, as I climbed the stairs today.
Ken Druck
June 1, 2016
Holding you and your family in my heart as another Memorial Day passes.
May 31, 2016
Love and miss you Jono!
January 21, 2016
Hi Jono,
Just reading some messages on here as I've been thinking of you a lot and telling my daughter a lot about you. I know she would have adored you. Miss you and love you always.
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas Jono!!!
We all miss you very much
Love your family
November 20, 2015
Jono ~ Another Thanksgiving is upon us ~ and as we all gather together, please know your absence will be felt by each and everyone of us ~ thankful for the almost 24 years we had you ~ but missing you so very , very much !
Your Loving Family
Alex Linsenmeyer
November 19, 2015
Watched the documentary on the internet last night. Saw your family in tears, but I also witnessed the love they had for you, man it's amazing to see... You're a warrior! A Patriot! Hope heaven is treating you awesome, brother.
September 29, 2015
Happy Happy Birthday Jono!!! We love and miss you!!!
September 29, 2015
Happy 38th Birthday! I know you are having a huge party up in heaven.
Love always.
September 12, 2015
I climbed a flight of stairs yesterday, and I thought of you Jonathan, and all of the Vicsims of 9/11 and hope the foundation is raking in the donations to keep your memeory alive.
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2015
Dear Jono,
Here I am, back at your gust book, thinking of you yet again! Seems like I was just here-the years go by so fast!
My tradition every year on this day to to write to you, and it has become so meaningful-I truly am proud to be an American- And I won't forget the men who died- such as you, Jono who gave that right to me!
And I can't say this enough, keep watching over your remarkable cousin, Julia-she will always love you, just as you will always love her. And she truly is an amazing person! I will remember both of you forever!
sincerely,
Kristina Colantonio
September 11, 2015
Missing you today, everyday... that laugh, contagious. xoxo
Missy Menz
September 11, 2015
Gone but never forgotten..think of you everyday..love to your family xoxo
June 6, 2015
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May 30, 2015
I think of you and all the vicsims, every time I climb my one flight of stairs at home. It's like my own personal Memorial Stair Climb.
May 29, 2015
Holding you, Jono, and your beautiful family in my heart today and sending all of you my love. May the days between now and when you are all reunited go gently. Ken Druck
Chris
May 28, 2015
Just thinking about a friend who would always come up to me after I missed a shot in gym class to tell me it was Ok. Gym was dreadful for a kid who wasn't so good at sports. The thought of what names I'd get called or who would look at me and shake their head was so nerve wracking that I'd almost always screw up. But you'd always be there with a pat on the back and a "don't worry Mo." It can be hard at times, even as an adult, to be brave and stick up for another person but it was who you were as a kid. You were a great guy and even 14 years later I think about you now and again. Thanks buddy.
christian Tully
April 28, 2015
Still have the mass card in my wallet and look at and think of you everyday. Greg and I still talk about all the great times we had and how much you mean to us. Funny thing that i have never said to anyone but it is about the Jono memorial basketball tournament. The first year was the year of my wedding, and I hit the half court shot to win the surround sound system. Than two years later, the same year as Greg's wedding, Greg hit the half court shot to win the prize for that tournament. Now I know Greg and I HAD decent jumpers back in the day (ha ha) but I think it was a little bit more than that. Thanks for watching over us and you will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
March 27, 2015
"You have tawght me so much, in our very short time together that I will take with me throughout my life."
Except how to spell. REALLY?
September 29, 2014
Happy Birthday Jono!
Love your Family
Michelle Clark
September 14, 2014
Hi Jono. As we do every year, we all made a wish and released balloons in the air so they would reach you in heaven. Your mom turned to Ashley and said, "What did you wish for?" to which she replied "I wish he could come back." We all miss you Jono, even the next generation who never met you but know how special you are. We love you!
Pete Salata
September 12, 2014
Hey Jono, quick amazing story for everyone. So I have a bunch of Jono shirts as most of us do and I always feel safer wearing them. I wore them to the births of both of my boys (coincidentally named Robert and Jamie), and unfortunately I have had some major surgeries over the years and I have always worn the shirts in and out of the hospitals. So this summer I have to go to the ER for a complication. I forget to wear the shirt. I even mentioned it to my wife while getting discharged, I felt bad about it. Anyway on drive home From hospital I decide to go to Adelphi Deli, hadn't been there for a while. I walk in and it's about 4pm, and the ONLY other person in the store was YOUR MOM!!! I can't express how it made me feel. Thanks for always being there buddy.
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2014
Dear Jono
Wow! another year has gone by!
Every year on 9/11 I come to your gust book and write a new special message to you! And It has become very special and meaningful to me! And reading your little cousin, Julia's story about her special bond with you is very special, too! Do watch over her. I know you two still love each other and still share a special bond!
I visited the 9/11 memorial three years ago, and I look forward to going there again someday! It really is a special place!
love to you both
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2014
God bless America!
And God bless you, Jono!
And God Bless you, Julia!
September 11, 2014
Hey Jono. 13 years without your smile seems almost too difficult to comprehend. We miss you every second of every day and love you to the moon and back again. Love always, Your Family
September 11, 2014
We love you Jono.
November 30, 2013
Hey Buddy- missing you a lot lately. Keep looking down!
September 29, 2013
Happy Birthday Jono. We love you very much.
God Bless The USA!
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2013
an amazing story by Jonno's remarkable little cousin, Julia
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2013
I love your story, Julia. Your Amazing!
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2013
Sarah Floyd
September 12, 2013
One year later, and here i am, remembering you once more. Thinking of your little cousin and wondering about her. wondering where she is right now, and what she did today. Has she ever been to the memorial, like I have? Did she find your name on the memorial? Has She ever been there on 9/11?
It's amazing I never met Julia, yet I feel like I know her, I feel like her family. Some say that 9/11 made the nation one big family. They must be right!
September 9, 2013
Jono,
Not a day goes by I don't think of you. I miss you so much. I know you watch over me and I am grateful for that, please continue. I love you.
September 9, 2013
Dear Jonathan- We welcomed with love, Baby Bradly Jonathan to our family on September 4,2013.....he is beautiful and carries a part of your name ! This is the eleventh baby to bless our family in the twelve years since you have been gone ! We know you have had a part in that ! We love you, we miss you.....keep watching over us and doing your "magic" !Always and forever....no matter what !
Janice Cappello
September 9, 2013
Jonathan, I never met you but I believe what they say that you were a beautiful man. Thinking of you.
Alexis McClelland
September 8, 2013
JONO- I am honored to be saying your name at the ceremony on Wednesday. I love you and miss you! Love Lex
TR McClelland
May 11, 2013
Miss you so much!
sergio sciancalepore
April 24, 2013
riposa in pace
February 28, 2013
Hi Jono -
Thinking about you all the time, I miss you a lot.
XO
December 31, 2012
Happy New Year JONO!!! We miss you!!!
Kristin Rohner
December 20, 2012
Merry Christmas JONO. We will never forget you. Please take care of all the little ones in heaven as we know you will. Love you.
December 19, 2012
Merry Christmas!
Janice Cappello
November 7, 2012
I pray your friends and family are safe during the storm.
Alexis McClelland
November 5, 2012
Hey Jono- just heard drift away and I know that you had something to do with that. With the holidays coming right around the corner it makes me think of all the wonderful memories we shared at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Miss you more and more each day. But I know you are looking down on us. Love Lex
November 3, 2012
To the Family of Mr. Cappello:
My wife and I participated in America's 911 Ride on August 18-21, 2011. The purpose of this motorcycle run was to honor and remember the heroes and victims on 911.
Each participant in this run was given a card containing the name of an individual 911 victim that we were riding in honor of. Our card was in honor of Johnathan and I'd like his family to have it if you are interested. If so, please send me an e-mail and I will get it to you.
May God bless Jon and each of you.
William S. Dunkleberger
Johnstown, PA
[email protected]
chad
September 29, 2012
Happy Birthday Jono.
Love, Chad
Rob Hall
September 14, 2012
May God Bless the Cappello Family, Jono, and the Devita family...WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU JONO AND THOSE THAT WERE WITH YOU 9/11..BLESSINGS
julie cappello
September 13, 2012
To Johno! I never knew you but i know somehow we are related.
I am julie Cappello from Australia. maybe you are a decendent from Faust and Lina Cappello. But no matter who / what you were related to, i have read many comment from many of you friends. you were truely a remarkable person RIP.
To Jono and Julia, love Sarah Floyd
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2012
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2012
To Jono
Today I am thinking of you, and your remarkable little cousin Julia, too! I will never forget my visit to the 9/11 memorial last December. so gloomy, yet so special. I am so happy and proud that I took the time to visit it! I will forever be just as proud of Julia for her efforts with her lemonade stand to raise money for The Red Cross as you! Love to you both!
To Jono and Julia
Sarah Floyd
September 11, 2012
Janice Cappello
September 11, 2012
It's me again. Janice Cappello from Boston. You don't know me but I can't help being sad for your family. Rest in peace Jono
September 11, 2012
Dear Jono, Thinking of you and your mom and dad today (and always). What a terrible loss for the world. You were always so kind (and funny) to everyone - even dorks like me! Love, Jess (aka "Soroya" in our middle school Spanish class)
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