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Dorothy Mauro Obituary
The friends of Dorothy and Margaret Mauro must have envied their relationship. As twins, they played the kind of tricks and had the kind of friendship that others fantasize about. When blind dates took them dancing, they switched partners mid-evening — and the men never guessed. Throughout elementary and junior high school, they sat beside each other in class. "When they separated us," said Margaret, "it was like being split in half."
"You always have a playmate, a companion," she continued. "She was somebody to talk to who understood me completely."
Eventually Margaret, 55, moved to Nashville, while Dorothy, a state tax clerk working at the World Trade Center, remained in Brooklyn. But they talked every day — after arriving at work, when they returned home, before bed. On Sept. 11, they spoke at 8:30 a.m. "about what I was planning to cook," said Margaret. "About how busy I was going to be."
After hanging up, she said, she felt a chill. "I told myself it wasn't true," she said. "But when I tried to call, the phone was dead."
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Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2020
You are in our prayers today....
Margaret Mauro
June 22, 2019
almost 18 years and I still miss you like it was yesterday. I love you, Margaret
June 21, 2019
Take care.
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you and your family today...
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Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2014
You are in our hearts and prayer today...
The Niekrash Family
S J. Friscia III
September 1, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2013
You are in our hearts and prayers today...Love, The Niekrash & Camhi Family
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2012
I can't believe it has been so many years...The pain is still so raw. Magaret you and your sister are in our hearts today.
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2011
We will never forget....
Love the Niekrash Family.
joanne camhi
September 14, 2010
Margaret, We are thinking of you and your loss on the 9th anniversary...Love, The Niekrash Family
Margaret Mauro
September 11, 2010
today is the 9th anniversary of 9/11 and I miss you as much as I did the first year.
Love,
Margaret
Matthew Kirsner
September 10, 2010
Aunt Dorothy,
Tomorrow is the 9th year and you are not missed any less since the first day.
Love always,
Matthew
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2009
You are in our thoughts today...
The Niekrash Family
Margaret Mauro
September 10, 2009
Wow, the 8th anniversary is tomorrow and the hurt is still as fresh as the 1st year. Oh how I miss you my dear sister. RIP
Love,
Margaret
joanne niekrash
September 11, 2008
Our heart aches today for you and your family...
The Niekrash Family
Margaret Mauro
September 11, 2008
Dorothy,
What can I saw another year here without your beautiful smile. I miss you so very much.
Love,
Margaret
Margaret Mauro
September 11, 2007
My dearest sister,
Another year gone, and another anniversary without you here. I can't believe it's been 6 years. I miss you as much as I did on the 1st anniversary. My life is just not the same without you in it.
I love you,
Margaret
Joanne Niekrash
September 11, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family today.
Love, the Niekrash Family
Margaret Mauro
August 31, 2007
To My dear twin sister,
Yesterday was our 61st birthday and it was bittersweet. I miss you so much. My thoughts yesterday were filled of you. I released some balloons yesterday for you. I love you and miss you.
Margaret
Doug Abraham
August 30, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Brandye
June 21, 2007
To the family
Please rely on Our Heavenly Father for strength during these difficult times. He's our helper and friend.
P Tabbernor
December 26, 2006
In memory....
Matt & Me Christmas 2004
Margaret Mauro
November 23, 2006
It's Thanksgiving 2006 and Matt is here with me this year, as he has been for the last 3 years. We will definitely be thinking about you today, and silently send some prayers to you. We both miss you a great deal. Our lives are just not the same without you.
Love,
Margaret
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.
joanne niekrash
September 11, 2006
you are in our thoughts and prayers today...
the niekrash family
Angel Circle, Staten Island, NY
September 10, 2006
In rememberance
Margaret Mauro
September 10, 2006
Dot,
Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary and if feels like it was yesterday. 12 days ago I celebrated our 60th birthday. It was a bittersweet celebration. I released 6 helium balloons (one for each decade). I miss you so very much. I wish you could have been beside me to celebrate our 60th birthday. We had so many plans for when we turned 60. This is the year I would have retired and moved back to the Northeast so we could be nearer to each other. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Margaret
Margaret Mauro
September 11, 2005
joanne niekrash
September 11, 2005
We will never forget your family's loss and pain.
My best friend, my sister.
Margaret Mauro
September 9, 2005
9/9/05
Dorothy, another anniversary is just around the corner. Another year of missing you. But I still have all those wonderful memories of growing up together. Something I will hold onto for the rest of my life. I miss you so much.
Love,
Marga
ret
joanne niekrash
September 11, 2004
you are in our prayers,
The Niekrash Family.
Margaret Mauro
September 10, 2004
Dear Dorothy,
Tomorrow is the 3rd anniversary and I still have this big hole in my heart. My other half (you)is missing. Tomorrow for the 1st time since 9/11/01 I will be attending a 9/11 memorial ceremony. The prior 2 years I wasn't up to being with crowds of people. You will certainly be beside me tomorrow because you are right here in my heart, today and everday.
I miss you and love you,
Margaret
Margaret Mauro
August 19, 2004
We have another birthday coming up soon and I'll be celebrating again without you...but you will be in my thoughts and heart as always. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts. Love, Margaret
Margaret Mauro
April 21, 2004
Dorothy,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and miss you. I have quit my job and started my own business. It is going really well, and I'm happy because I'm actually doing something I love. I miss you and love you.
Love,
Margaret
Christine
March 14, 2004
Marion,
I recently found this website and thought it would be the perfect opportunity for me to express my sorrow. Although I did not know her well, I always enjoyed seeing you and her at family occasions. My kids liked to play with her at Jacquie's birthday parties and had a great time with her at the beach. I was amazed at how she remembered everyone's names right away, yet I forgot hers in the beginning. I even ran into her occasionally at the WTC, usually when one of us was running out to have a cigarette.
From experiencing my father's death, I know that losing someone is not easy. Time doesn't always seem to ease the pain. I always ask Aunt Cathy how you are doing, hoping to hear ok. Just know that you, Dorothy, and her father and sister are in my prayers. Be well.
Christine
March 13, 2004
Marion,
I just want you to know that I often think of and pray for you and Dorothy. Although it has been a few years, I still think of how my kids loved to play with her at Jacquie's birthday parties. She had such energy and excitement that kept them wanting to play with her, even the time we all went to the beach. A few times I was embarrassed because she always remembered my entire family's names but I forgot hers - until my kids reminded me.
I often saw Dorothy at the WTC as one of us would be going out for a smoke. She always said hi and asked how everyone was.
I wish I found this website earlier to share my thoughts. When I see Aunt Cathy, I always ask how you are doing. I know from my father's death that time doesn't always heal the pain. We still miss them. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless you, Dorothy, and her family.
DawnMarie Buzzo
March 10, 2004
Dear MArgaret,
I just want you to know I am always thinking of you and Dottie. SHe is always with us.
Loveya,
DawnMarie
Cathy Kennedy Miller
December 2, 2003
May God Bless Dorothy and all who perished. May we feel their love in the warmth of the sun on our faces and know they are shining down on us.
I am so sorry for your loss.
DawnMarie Buzzo
September 15, 2003
Dear Margaret,
I just wanted you to know that I think of you and Dottie everyday. When you come up here, please let me know. I'd love to see you. You and Dottie are always in my prayers.
Loveya,
DawnMarie
Joan Shelton-Wildman
September 24, 2002
I met Dorothy when she first came to Nashville, TN to visit Margaret, her sister. It was easy to like her, as easy as liking Margaret. The easy laughs, the warm hugs that always welcomed me and my son, Jason. She and Margaret love dogs and Margaret has had a few special ones since I've known her.
I have spent the last year talking with Margaret, daily, sometimes several times a day. Her loss is beyond conprehension. The world lost a lot of wonderful people last September. One was Dorothy Mauro, who I like to consider my friend.
God be with you Dorothy and Margaret.
DawnMarie Kenyon-Buzzo
September 23, 2002
Dear Margaret and Mr Mauro,
Words cannot express my deepest sorrow for your loss of Dottie! That's what we called her.
Our friendship started when I was just a child. My mom, Judy, would bring me to work (Keypuch is what they called it then) in a place called EFHutton. Those were the days. As I grew up,visits to the job were exciting because there was always someone there that would sit and talk with me and make me laugh. Her name was Dottie. As I got older and worked at Hutton, occassionally, I still had my friend Dottie. I remember her telling me not to tell my mom certain things because she couldn't handle it. So it was great to have an older person to tell things to without getting into too much trouble. Dottie was a great friend and I will never forget what a privilege it was to know her.
I am sure Dottie is watching over me still like she did then and I also know that she's lookin out for my three children. I wish she could have met them here. But, we will see each other again one day.
It's funny because I look at my daughter now and think I hope she will have someone as important to her as Dottie was to me.She was a beautiful person and she will always be in my heart.
Sincerely,
DawnMarie Kenyon Buzzo
Margaret Mauro
September 12, 2002
Yesterday was the 1st anniversary, and I felt like I did last year when this happened. I know you are in a better place surrounded by some really awesome people. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts and prayers.
I miss you more than anyone can possibly understand. Twins have a special bond that other siblings don't, your were my other half and nothing will ever fill the void that your death has left.
Your spirit lives on with me.
Love,
Margaret
Regina Esposito
September 11, 2002
To Jimmy, Dorothys' dad
She will always be with you. She is in your heart & thoughts. Her spirit is all around you, loving you today.
your friend,
Regina
Martha Scoville
September 3, 2002
Dear Margaret - I drew a card with Dorothy's name from a basket with all the names of those who perished almost a year ago now. Being so far removed in Washington we feel sometimes very distant from the tragedy. Thank you for sharing a brief glimpse of Dorothy's life - her loss goes beyond words. I hope to help shoulder some of your grief.
Anita Wall
July 1, 2002
I think of you every morning when I go to work. I remember your smile, your laughter on the D train. I will never forget Saturday laundry days when we always met and talked. I miss you and you will always be in my thoughts.
Margaret Mauro
May 30, 2002
My dear sister,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You are always on my mind, in my prayers. And will always be a part of my life...because you will live on in my heart
Kathy Helm
May 30, 2002
Margaret,
Dorothy is here watching over you and will always be with you in your heart and your memories.
{{{love}}}
kathy
L. Fiore
May 29, 2002
Marion,
The last piece of steel has been removed from Ground Zero, but Dorothy's friends at the co-op will never forget her. Our prayers are with you.
Angie Campbell
May 6, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you forever more.
Jackie Verbell
March 10, 2002
Margaret,
May Dot "rest in eternal peace".
And, never forget that Dot is always and will always be with you in your heart & memories!!
May God help you heal and bless all the victims and their familes of 9/11.
Jackie
Anonymous
March 2, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN...DOROTHY MAURO AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER TWIN SISTER...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
Barbara Salvato
January 25, 2002
Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you. Peter told me in Septmeber, but I just got on line today, and found her name. My heart goes out to you and your father.
Love,
Cousin Barbara
Margaret Mauro
January 9, 2002
My sister was a kind, loving person. She was a hard worker and was always willing to help people out. She was my best friend, and I miss her so much, but will live on in my heart.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Dorothy. 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
Lynn Giackette
November 29, 2001
I remember Dot very well from Marsh. She first worked in Data Entry when I was in Data Control. Dot was a fantastic worker and person. If you had a problem she'd take her time and explain how things worked on her end. If you listened to Dot, you'd solve the problem. She was a smart lady; I enjoyed working with her. Go with God.
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