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Laura Marchese-Giglio Obituary
Laura Marchese-Giglio was "the boy my father never had," said her older sister, Cathy Marchese-Collins.
As a baby she looked like a little boy. And she was a sports fanatic, who loved skiing and watching football.
But she also loved boys, from an early age. She always had a boyfriend, but she wasn't a player, her sister said ‹ she was "true blue."
She was equally loyal to her friends. Born and raised in Freeport, on Long Island, she kept the same group of friends her whole life, although she couldn't help but add many more along the way.
"She exuded friendliness," her mother, Lorraine Marchese, said.
Ms. Marchese-Giglio, 35, made friends at the gym and on the train, where she met her fiancé, Joseph Mendez.
They had just bought a house in Oceanside. As of Sept. 11, she had lived in it for 10 days.
She was the baby of the family, her mother's best friend and a godmother to her nephews. She loved her job, as executive assistant to the chief executive and president at Alliance Consulting.
And she lived to eat ‹ she would come to her parents' front door sniffing the air for dinner. She wasn't a cook, her sister Cathy said, but she almost never visited without baking a batch of brownies.
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Julie Davis
September 11, 2024
I saw your name on a picture of the memorial. I´m not sure why it stood out to me but I wanted to know the person behind this name. I can understand why your family must grieve so deeply. I am so sorry your life was brutally cut short. I know we likely would never have met. But if we had I think we would be friends. I hope, one day, I can meet you and hug your neck.
Robert Marchese
September 12, 2023
Still thinking about you kiddo. Love ❤ you
Robert
Massimiliano Romano
September 11, 2023
Nel 2003 quando mi sono sposato e sono stato a NY con mia moglie che si chiama Laura Giglio abbiamo visto il suo nome su un cartello. Non era ancora stato costruito il memorial ....Mi dispiace e potete immaginarvi la reazione di mia moglie
Laura Lifland
September 12, 2014
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Tim Mailloux
September 11, 2014
I will never forget the lovely smile and warmth of Laura. I was her local physician in Oceanside. Several months after that fateful day I was told of her passing. I broke down in tears from the loss. Laura was fun loving, kind and nurturing.
I hope that everyone will get to meet her someday in heaven because to experience her is a an event equal to meeting an angel. See you someday Kid.
C
September 11, 2014
Miss you.
S J. Friscia III
August 7, 2014
In Memory.
With Honor & Respect.
September 12, 2013
Always thinking about you kiddo. Miss you.
Love Cousin Robert
September 11, 2013
wish you were here. miss you.
September 10, 2013
Miss you more than words can say "cookie".. I'm glad to be home but it's not the same without you here. XO
Laura Lifland
September 10, 2013
I'm sitting here tonight remembering what I'm going to wake up feeling tomorrow...I think about you all the time and miss talking to you..."cookie". Laura, I'm so happy you came up to me on that platform and said hello, a forever friend...absolutely...except you were suppose to be here :( I miss you today, tomorrow and always....
Laura (New York, Florida)
Laura Marchese
May 8, 2013
So I am writing because I have the same name as Laura, and have 2 cousins with the name as well, and after 9/11 many people thought it was me.
I am so sorry that it was you, and that your family has had to go thru this loss. I watched the smoke rise that day and cried with our country.
You will never be forgotten and your name lives on.
John H.
January 24, 2013
I worked with Laura at FML, she always brightened everyone's day. I loved your sense of humour and talent with the kids in the children's area. You are still in my thoughts and prayers whenever that ugly day comes up.
September 12, 2012
Thinkin about you again kiddo. Miss you.
Robert
Paul Gibbons
August 22, 2012
I went to school with Laura and we shared many classes together throughout those years. She was a great friend, had a kind heart and a great sense of humor. We "double dated" at our senior prom in '83, and she & her boyfriend at the time also drove to Great Adventure in NJ for senior weekend together. I did the driving, and I have vivid memories of that whole experience. She wrote a full page entry in my senior yearbook which I will cherish forever. I read it recently and the memories were plentiful and it brought me right back to that time. We unfortunately lost touch in the years after high school. After hearing about Laura after the 9/11 attacks, I was simply stunned. Even not having contact for many years, I still felt like I lost a close friend. I think of her often and I my heart goes out to her family. Thank you for being the friend you were Laura. You had such a giving and unselfish personality, and your smile could light up a room. I will never forget you.......
September 11, 2011
I never knew Laura but we share the same last name of Marchese, so I feel like she was one of my family, my heartfelt condolences, I am honored to share the name of Marchese with Laura...so sorry for your loss..Roseanna Marchese, from:Wisconsin,Louisiana
Liz Fedullo-Donegan
September 7, 2011
There is not a day that doesn't go by that I don't think of you. I remember our good times, we had so much fun. The only thing I regret, is that we lost touch for a couple of years. I am so happy to have got back in touch with you, even if it was for a short period of time. I miss you! xoxo
J L
August 25, 2011
A great girl with a kind heart who is very missed, still. I remember the days seeing you dancing at the 'bu (and later at my wedding!), and the old days around the neighborhood. Hard to believe 10 years is gone. Rest well.
Patrick Stewart
July 7, 2011
I only met you once.... rest in peace..
Christine Mendez
May 3, 2011
Justice Served. Be Free! Love You.
Christine
Robert Marchese
May 2, 2011
Hey kiddo, today justice was served and you can be free!
Love you always, Robert.
Cathy Marchese-Collins
April 30, 2011
I miss you Laura. Life is not the same without you. It pains me each day knowing you are not here with me. I wish that it was September 9, 2001 and I asked you not to go to work but to go shopping with me for your new home but we cannot turn back the hands of time. You are with God and with all of our relatives and friends that have passed before me. I have to be thanksful that we were given 35 years with you and take comfort in knowing that we will be together again. I love and miss you terribly. Your sister Cathy
Denise Blinn-Simeon
April 30, 2011
My favorite memory of Laura was the fun we had dancing at Malibu. We'd lost touch over the years and my heart sank when I heard she was missing on 9/11. God Bless her family and may she rest in peace.
Mark Robinson
April 29, 2011
I remember Laura growing up in Freeport... Plenty of fond memories..I remember her as a Sweet person with a big heart RIP
Christine McDonough
April 29, 2011
God bless you Laura you are beautiful and I love your sister Cathy. She has made such beautiful tributes to you and I know you are her angel in heaven.
September 10, 2010
Thinking of you today and always ...
~ M
Robert Marchese
February 15, 2010
Still miss you kiddo...
M.
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today and always "Cookie"
September 11, 2008
Today especially, thinking of you and remembering fondly our times together.
Miss you
C.
christine mendez
November 4, 2007
Happy Birthday Laura. Thanks for all my prayers that I know you answered.
c.
November 3, 2007
Just wanted to wish you a Happy B-day - Forever in our hearts.
September 11, 2007
Six years have passed now and I'll still can't believe you're not here with us. I miss you Cookie.
Doug Abraham
March 3, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
December 22, 2006
In remembrance....
Robert Marchese
November 5, 2006
Hey kiddo, just thinkin about you again, miss you. Love ya! cousin Robert
Kristine
November 3, 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.
M.
September 11, 2006
Thinking of you today - and always. So many things left unsaid...will meet again someday Cookie
Christine Mendez
September 9, 2006
5 years, it is hard to believe still. Miss you .
I will always remember you on Nov. 3rd. every year.
thanks for watching over all of us.
Love, Christine
Robert Marchese
November 6, 2005
Laura I miss you kiddo. Love you always! Cousin Robert.
Kerrie Powers-Butler
June 30, 2004
My mother Kathleen Powers is an old friend of Lorraine(Laura's mom) and I just wanted to let the Marchese's know that although I never met Laura, I pray for her and hope that her family is ok. God Bless
Christine Mendez
January 23, 2003
To weep is to long for my beloved friend,
To speak often of, is to remember,
To smile is to share in the priceless memories,
In my heart, I shall always carry those precious memories,
For your life meant the world to me and you taught me so much.
You taught me to live, enjoy, cherish, laugh, dream and above all
To remember our time together.
God takes care of those who leave us: those who leave us, take care of us. Be happy that they will always be with us, watch over us, and give us the care, the strength and courage to go on when their lives were so short.
Be free Laura, I miss you very much.
love, your forever friend,
Chrissygoo
Lisa Napolitano
October 26, 2002
I worked with Laura for many years at Reliance National, was close with her sister Marie who I know struggles with her loss daily. Laura was such a sweet, sincere person who always made you smile. I think of you often and I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones. I keep you in my daily prayers. God Bless you and may you Rest in Peace.
Laurie Owens
September 9, 2002
Laura - I've thought of you so often this past year, I guess it is fate I stumbled upon this site. Although I did not know you well, I knew a lot about you from my dad. He cares about you so much and he misses you. I so enjoyed the conversations we would have when I would call the office to speak to my dad. What a special person you are to deal with my dad for all those years! I know he thought of you like a daughter. He argued with you the same way he argues with me. I just wanted to let you know we think of you often and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Laurie Owens
Christine Mendez
May 25, 2002
Wish you were here. so sad still.
I hardly go to Is. Park. I really miss you not being there. We had really good times there together. It's just not the same without you. I find myself looking for your car. isnt that strange. I know you won't be there. but it's just habit. I wish I could turn back the hands of time. I will remember you always on our Birthday. you were truly a great friend and I miss you so much
Love chris
deneen mosca
May 20, 2002
To Laura's family and friends, You may not know me or if you did you might not remember me. Laura was a client and most important a great listener... I loved seeing her face all bright and cheery every thursday night for years.. until i left my salon.. i have not seen laura for a few years... but knowing her as long as i did i knew where she was on 9/11 This note goes out to all of you who loved her my prayers and thoughts are there with you... a small consilation i am sure... but please know the beautiful person she was is for sure the radiant angel she will always be for all of you!!!
Susan Fox
March 7, 2002
I was never privileged to know you, but have gotten to know your sister, Cathy and if you were anything like her, the world is missing a wonderful person. I know you are greatly missed and my prayers are with your family and friends. I leave you in God's loving arms.
February 28, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN..LAURA MARCHESE-GIGLIO AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HER FAMILY..FIANCEE AND MANY FRIENDS.STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK ...MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 23, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Laura. 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
Carl Marchese
December 9, 2001
I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of so many good people. I pray for your loved one and your family . May the Lord watch over you and your loved ones
With Respect
Carmelo S. Marchese
Billy & Brian Mendez
November 15, 2001
Dear Aunt Laura,
We know the angels have you up in the sky and they are taking care of you. God is taking care of you and you are watching over us. I pray every night for you. Brian misses you. Remember the picture of you holding Brian when he was a little baby? Mommy has it in a safe place for him. we miss you.
Love,
Billy & Brian
christine Mendez
November 13, 2001
Hey Laura (Cookie),
You've suddenly gone away to the place where you can't come home. I don't understand. I do know you wont return. But I couldnt grasp you when you went on a journey from the world.
After youve left me, joy closed its door to me. In this lonely place Im just holding onto memories of you.
I can't regain my smile without recourse to you. I don't want another friend who will take your place, I need only you
You know it's so hard for me to say good bye. Someday if I do forget you, then that day is to be the end of my life. For I will never forget your smile and your endless hugs. I miss you and think of you constantly.
Love and Kisses,
Christine
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