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Elsy C. Osorio-Oliva was the oldest sibling in her Flushing, Queens, household, but she acted like a mother hen. She doted on her younger brother and sister -- Kate and Anthony Umanzor, 10 and 8 -- with whom she lived, along with her mother and stepfather. And she doted on her mother, Feliciana Oliva-Umanzor, who left college and a war-ravaged El Salvador in 1983 for a new living in the United States cleaning apartments.
A junior translation engineer with General Telecom on the 83rd floor of 1 World Trade Center, Ms. Osorio-Oliva, 27, spoiled her sister and brother with toys, outings and weekend breakfasts of pancakes and French toast. She paid for her mother to take courses in computer and tax preparation so she could get an enjoyable job. The daughter, who was known by her middle name, Carolina, even lent her mother some clothes for the office, and planned to buyher a car so she could be more independent.
But there was so much independence that Ms. Osorio-Oliva wanted for herself. Engaged for the last two years, her mother said, she wanted to get married and have a house big enough to move in her whole family.
"She said, 'Mami, I can't live without you or the children,' " her mother said.
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S.J. Friscia
August 31, 2016
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Lacey
September 11, 2015
Every year, I pick someone off the memorial list to remember. This year, Elsy Carolina came across my screen. I am so grateful to learn just a little bit about your life. I will not forget you, and my heart and prayers goes out to your family and friends on this day.
FELIX ZAYAS
September 11, 2013
ELSY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE , YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL PERSON SINCE YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL , YOU ARE AN ANGEL OF HEAVEN AND GOD... I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN...
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Ivonne Fitzgerald
September 11, 2012
Elsy, Fuiste un ejemplo de mujer, hija, y ser humano. Siempre Te recordare. Rest in peace sweet angel. May God protect your Mom and siblings always.
Karen Charris
May 24, 2012
I MISS YOU... Years have gone by and I still Miss you.. I know your watching over us and my Brother.. Lord knows he needs you.. Te extrano...
e. melendez
September 12, 2011
i didn't know you but nonetheless i am sadden by your loss. i know god had a place for you in heaven. i pray that he touches your mom's heart a heals her wounds. god bless!
Wendy Hernandez
September 11, 2011
You will always b missed
felix zayas
September 11, 2009
Elsy I remember when you came from el salvador and you were a beautiful scared little girl, not knowing the language and people.As time past by ,you became a beautiful intelligent woman right before our eyes. I was saddened and shock when I heard . may you rest in peace because you will never be forgotten.my condolences to the osorio-oliva family. god bless you.
John Bayreaux
September 11, 2007
As a customer of General telecom, I worked and met Elsy many times. She was my favorite at GenTel. She was very kind and helpful. From the very first time I met her, she always had a smile.
P Tabbernor
January 23, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 22, 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.
Domingo Oliva
September 18, 2006
My prayers are with everyone that died 9/11.
Grace Kelly Duran
April 26, 2006
I met Elsy in John Bowne High School. She was a very nice friend. I cannot believe she is gone. I just found out three weeks ago on 4/9/06 that she had died in the attacks. I cried because I didn't know and didn't have the chance to go to her funeral or anything. I remember her sweet face. She was such a nice friend. He voice was always very soft when she spoke. Elsy is watching over her siblings and mother. Mrs Oliva I want to tell you that I am sorry for your lost and know that she is a good place next to god. May she rest in peace. I still have the year book when we graduated in 1992
Luis Cabreja
September 11, 2003
A la Madre De Elsy,
Fue siempre un placer estudiar junto con su hija en la universidad. Era una persona muy dulce y amable. Me dio mucha pena saber que ella fallecio en los atentados a las torres gemela.
Dios la tiene en la gloria. Se que ella siempre vela por ustedes y sus hijos para cuidarlos.
karen charris
September 1, 2002
Thank you for making my brother so happy. just like my sister said you are his "angel." you touched a part of him that changed him forever and for that even though you were just engaged i still take you as my sister in law. Rest in peace.Thank you for making him so happy.
Karen Charris
Miami, Fl
(Jose Luis youngest sister)
Jessie Velez
August 28, 2002
To Elsy,
You have touched so many lives with your kindness. Although we did not always see each-other, I looked forward to some day calling you my sister in law - because I had never seen my brother as happy as you made him for all those years- seeing his pain and grief caused by this terrible tragedy - I knew he had lost part of who he was and that no one would ever touch his heart the way you did- I really wish we had gotten the opportunity to get to know each other better. At the end, my brother brought you around more and more and boy was I happy not only because I got to be around my brother more but also because it gave me a chance to be around the person who had made such a big difference in Jose's life- you, his angel, the one he always spoke so well about. Thank you for entering his life and my life. I miss you and rest in peace.
Querida Familia de Elsy,
Queriendole decirles que Dios le de la fortaleza que necesitan para poder seguir adelante. Elsy esta en las manos de Dios.
La hermana de Jose,
Jessie Charris-Velez
Angie Campbell
May 8, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind. May you rest in peace forever more.
March 19, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LOVELY WOMAN..ELSY C.OSORIO-OLIVA
(CAROLINA)...MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY..FIANCEE
AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK.MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...GOD BLESS THE GOOD PEOPLE OF EL SALVADOR..AMEN
Daniel Montenegro
March 11, 2002
Paz y bendiciones:
Mi esposa fue la mejor amiga de Elcy. Yo la conoci en el High School en Nueva York. Siempre la recordaremos como una gran persona pues siempre estuvo al servicio de su familia y amigos. Fue un golpe duro para mi esposa al conocer que Elcy fue una de las victimas sin embargo tenemos la certeza que Dios la tiene bajo su paz y amor. Mis plegarias van para su familia, especialmente su madre e hijos. Que Dios Todopoderoso les de comforte y les fortalezca para atravezar este momento de pesame. Al mismo tiempo Elcy se encuentra al lado del Creador y por lo tanto ese debe de ser un gran comforte para todo nosotros que la conocimos. Siempre la recordaremos con mucho aprecio. Paz a todos y que Dios los bendiga. Daniel Montengro y familia.
John Schiavone
February 24, 2002
Elsy....may GOD grant you peace!
Wendy Gatti
January 10, 2002
Para la familia de Elsy,
Revisando esta web site me encontre con la foto de su hija, yo tambien soy de El Salvador, y quiero darles mi mas sentido pesame por la muerte de su hija. Que Dios les de resignacion para aceptar esto, y paz y amor en sus corazones.
Wendy
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
We are so very sorry for your loss of Carolina. She sounds like she was an extremely hard working, determined, and giving person filled with warmth and love for her family. 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
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