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Julie Zipper Obituary
For most college students, a nice dinner out is a burrito and a beer. But not for Julie Zipper and Rick Klein, who met at the State University of New York at Binghamton. At a time when brown rice and steamed veggies were in vogue, they went to the nicest French restaurants they could afford.
Even then, Ms. Zipper had style, said Mr. Klein, who married her 24 years ago. She was a passionate shopper who bought clothes on sale just before they were cleared out, when the markdown was lowest. She wore them to Sunguard, a brokerage software company, and to parties, where she talked with everybody.
Ms. Zipper and Mr. Klein went to Europe on their honeymoon and returned with their children, 4 and 12. The children, it seems, have style, too. They were as happy in northern Italy as they were at Disney World. Their favorite food, Mr. Klein said, is salmon — the same as their mother's.
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Richard Cassiano
January 19, 2024
I thought to search for an old friend from college. So sorry to learn of Julie's early demise. We went to Nassau Community College together in the mid '70s. Hung out quite a bit as friends, going to concerts at the dome at CW Post, and Tanglewood, MA. She came to my wedding in '79, and remember going to a wedding for someone she knew. I remember she wanted to major in nuclear science or medicine, and I ran into someone from a Pt. Jeff hospital's radiology dept. in the late '80s that was at a conference in Pittsburg and met her there. Until we meet again when it is my time to go...
Rochelle Phillips
September 13, 2023
I remember you as if I saw you yesterday. Miss you!
Carl S.
September 13, 2023
always remember our late nights in testing new and existing software
Carl
Christina
September 11, 2023
We will never forget. Rest in peace.
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Rochelle
September 11, 2021
20 years. I remember everything about that horrible morning. I think about you often and miss the fun we always had together.
Randi Burton
September 11, 2021
I am thinking of her today and whenever 9-11 is talked about. I remember talking with her the day before she died about making arrangements for our two daughters to get together. Such a horrible sad day for her family and all who knew her. Nicole, remember your mother is always with you as she is a part of you.
September 11, 2021
Julie,
Thinking of you today as I do throughout the year. Whenever I have a happy occasion in my life I think of how many you have missed in your children’s lives. I am sure that you are watching over them and are proud. ❤
Judy
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2021
20 years and never forgetting
Elyse H
September 9, 2021
It's been 20 years.
We are still here!!!
You are missed.
Rori
September 8, 2021
20 years still think you often will always cherish our daily chats even when you threw your phone down if a cop drove by...things have changed you would love bluetooth. Often think of how Rick, Nicole and Jason are. XO
Randi Burton
September 27, 2020
I still remember you and your smile, I think about you and your family in Paramus where we lived as friends. What a horrible day that was and how it altered our lives. On this holiday of Yom Kippur I think of you.
Just a random name among too many; touching to read her story to understand the life lost
Morten Zdk
September 23, 2020
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2020
Always remembering.
September 11, 2020
In our thoughts . Mindy and Howie
Judy
September 11, 2020
❤
Kindred Family
September 24, 2019
We send our deep sympathy to your family for such a great loss. May God always give the needed help and support daily. Julie is still sadly missed and thought about very much.
Judy
September 12, 2019
Thinking of you❤
M D
September 11, 2019
Julie, We have not forgotten you at the Northport VA. Your Nuclear Medicine class picture is still in the department.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2019
Remembering you.
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2019
To the family and friends of Julie Lynne Zipper:
Please know that Julie will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
September 12, 2018
In our thoughts ... Mindy and Howie Schwartz
Randi Burton
September 12, 2018
I still remember her too. We were friends and so were our daughters. What a difference one day can make in everyone's lives. So sad.
Judy B
September 11, 2018
Missing you today, again. So many years... so many things we could have shared. ❤
Rori
September 11, 2018
Julie, I often think of you and wonder how Rick, Nicole and Jason are doing. Hope they are all well. Will always cherish our long conversations.
Lisa Melgood-Schiller
September 11, 2018
I think of you often, and remember the great times we had in Binghamton.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2018
Still in my thoughts.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2017
Still thinking of you.
liz Eversfield
December 13, 2016
God Bless You xxx
September 14, 2016
remembered always
Mindy Schwartz
September 13, 2016
9/11 thinking of you, not forgotten Mindy&Howie
Elyse H
September 12, 2016
Was talking about you again... telling more people about you and your life...
We will never forget!
Randi Burton
September 12, 2016
Thought of you yesterday although it was hard to focus on 9/11 without crying, as it still hurts. Hope your family coped with the day and remembered the wonderful times they all shared with you. One day I hope to visit NYC and see the wall with your photo on it.
John
September 11, 2016
Haven't forgotten you in 15 years. The 9-11 motto is "NEVER FORGET", I won't.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2016
15 years later still remembering you.
Judy B
September 10, 2016
Thinking of you as always........this is our 60th birthday! Wishing we could celebrate together.
Elyse Hood
November 27, 2015
Still miss you
Judy B
November 18, 2015
Another birthday.....
Randi Burton
September 12, 2015
Thinking about you today and many other days as well.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you.
September 11, 2015
You and John Cooper are in my thoughts. May God bless you and your families.
-Toni
September 11, 2015
Always thinking of you.......this day and many others.
Shelley Herman-Sonnenberg
September 11, 2015
Once again I am transfixed, listening for your name to be read. I pray that you are resting in the sweetest peace and continuing to watch over all that you love. I will always remember you!
Friend A
September 10, 2015
Julie.
Watch over your little boy as he enters his first year in college. He's a good kid. Guide him as you always have.
Nicole Klein
May 5, 2015
Missing you always.
November 18, 2014
julie,
always thinking of you, especially on your birthday!
judy
judy
November 18, 2014
Thinking of you today on your birthday as I do every year.
Ronnie Gray
September 14, 2014
I worked with Julie Zipper at the Brass Ridgefield, NJ office my 2nd year, and remember her with an upbeat attitude, always smiling. Every year I think about how I felt when I heard of her location in the WTC and how dedicated of a worker she was.
Randi Burton
September 13, 2014
Still thinking about you and see your face in my memory of you today.
Randi Burton
Shelley Herman-Sonnenberg
September 12, 2014
Another year and still find myself sitting through the reading of the names, intently listening for yours. May you be resting in the sweetest peace. I will never forget!
Julia and Bob Greifeld
September 12, 2014
Thinking of Julie and her dear family with love and prayers. We will never forget her.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2014
Another year and remembering you always.
mindy/howie schwartz
September 11, 2014
in our thoughts today...
judy
September 11, 2014
Julie................
just remembering
January 13, 2014
Julie Zipper used to work for my ex employer(Brass).Even though we never knew each other personally, her work was exceptional and I vaguely remember her and John Cooper smile.
Every year on 9/11 I watch the memorial on tv and make sure tht I hear Julie Zipper and John Cooper name. That US my tribute to the co workers tht I have lost.
I read the beautiful tributes in this guestbook and want Julie's children to know tht your Mother will always be in your hearts. She is with you everyday and she is proud of you. You guys continue to be strong and be there for one another. Believe me, tht will make her prouder and at ease for all tht she's missed.
God Bless You All
Toni
judy
November 19, 2013
thought about you all day yesterday.
judy
September 11, 2013
On this day, I think of all you have missed. Birthdays, graduations, all the future milestones that were taken away from you and your family 12 years ago. I also remember the happy occasions we shared, graduations, sweet sixteens and weddings.I think of you often!
Shelley Herman-Sonnenberg
September 11, 2013
Remembering our friendship and my dear friend on this 12 th anniversary.
Kathy Iatrou
September 11, 2013
Never forgetting you.
November 18, 2012
Julie, always thinking of you on your birthday!
November 18, 2012
Julie,
Always thinking of you on your birthday!
judy
September 13, 2012
Always thinking of you !
September 12, 2012
Julie I have not forgotten you. You are still in my heart. I hope your family has some of their wounds healed. You will always be present in the people who cherished you.
Randi Burton, Satellite Beach, FL
Kathy
September 11, 2012
Julie Lynne Zipper may be the last alphabetical name listed on the 9/11 Memorial, but she will always be the first name on my mind each time I think of that tragic day. I still get upset each time I think of Rick, Nicole, and Jason trying to move forward without Julie. And my heart breaks each time I think of four-year-old Jason's words on the morning of September 12, 2001: "My Mommy is sad because she is lost." We are all sad because Julie is lost.
Sadly missed and always remembered.
Jenny Jefcoat Schaeffer
August 30, 2012
My father Connor Jefcoat and I were at the 9/11 in Bucks County PA and Recognized Julie's Name. Our hearts sank.
Was this the same Julie Zipper we used to go camping with? Who we told many great stories about. Who taught us how dine gormet while being in a tent? My father dog, a little beagle mix is named Arlo, after a puppy that was with us on one of the trips. Again our hearts sank as we googled her name to find it was our long lost friend who lost her life that day...we are so sorry
August 30, 2012
dearest rick and family, connor just phoned me. we are divorced, but stay in touch. i found out that in yardley, pa our daughter jenny has a garden sight in the community and she and connor were walking through. he said oh jenny wonder whose name is last on the list in the 9/11 tragity and of course it was julie. please know that our family has a very great reguard for yours. sincerely donna jefcoat wudarsky...i'm on facebook..phone 919-259-4283
Nicole Klein
July 16, 2012
Hi Mommy. I've been really missing you lately. I'm going through a really rough time and just wish you were here to help me. I love you more than anything!
Nicole Klein
November 19, 2011
Hey Mommy! Kae and I sent balloons to you yesterday! I love and miss you so much. Hope you had a good Birthday in Heaven! Kaelynne always asks about you! She loves you!
Jason K
November 19, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom! Sorry it's a little late...
November 18, 2011
Wish I could call and say happy birthday. I remember our "sweet sixteens" ,yours was the sweetest because of the delicious stuff your mom made for you!
Thinking of you on your birthday today.
judy
Carol Campbell
November 16, 2011
I don't know you. I went to the 9/11 Memorial at night and saw your name illuminated by the light underneath the the bronze panel in which it is carved into. I just want to know you have not been forgotten, even by those who never knew you. I cried and felt your absence and felt your life through the flowing water of the memorial pool. You will never be forgotten.
Jason K
September 20, 2011
Mom,
I don't know why my other post wan't posted, but I'll re-post.
I miss you so much. It's been so long. It kills me inside that I don't really remember you. I know you loved me, and that's what counts.
I'm always thinking about you.
- Jason
September 13, 2011
I think of you all the time, Julie, and of how much you have missed and been missed these past 10 years!!
judy
Michael Klein
September 13, 2011
Although we think of you often, we seem to think of you more on this day, Julie, you are missed and loved. God bless!
Nicole Klein
September 11, 2011
I love you Mommy.
Mindy/Howie Schwartz
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you today Julie. We hope Rick and the kids are doing well. We lost touch with Rick but would love to hear from him. We have fun memories with you !
Vince Jeffs
September 11, 2011
I always think of Julie and Rick and their family when ever 911 is mentioned. I met Rick when we both started a job at UPS in Paramus on the same day in 1987. My wife and I became good friends with Julie and Rick while we lived in NJ. We miss that friendship and pray that somehow Julie's family can carry on and hopefully take some comfort in knowing that fond memories of Julie live on in many ways in the lives she touched
steve
September 11, 2011
Julie you are still missed. I hope your family is well. Ten years later, I still think about you and your family although we were only business associates. That is the kind of impression you made upon me.
September 9, 2011
It is now almost ten years later. I had talked to you, Julie, the day before you went to work on September 11th. I miss you and often think about you and your family. We were friends in Paramus and so were our daughters. I still feel terribly and cry when I think of that awful day, like right now.
Nicole, I hope you get comfort from reading about how many people cared about your mother. Remember her spirit will always be with you, and she will always be part of you. Still thinking about your guys.
Randi Burton, Satellite Beach, Fl
Jay Skolnick
September 7, 2011
From all of us at Security Traders of Florida - we miss your smiling face at our conferences in Florida - we will never forget you
Jay Skolnick
Kristin Price
September 1, 2011
We will stand together. Our heads held high with LOVE in our hearts and continue our lives without fear. God Bless our families and our Country. ~KristinPrice
Roy Maddrey
August 24, 2011
To the family of Julie Lynne Zipper,
May the peace of God rule in your hearts and may you find forgiveness for the evil deeds performed by those who are less concerned about the love we should have for one another.
Be Blessed……
Kalpik Patel
August 9, 2011
God Bless you Mrs. Zipper.. So sad, Really.
Anil Christy
August 8, 2011
May God Bless You, R.I.P
Leon Hughes
August 8, 2011
God bless you Julie R.I.P
Frederick Castleman
August 8, 2011
We in Canada Will salute you on this day as our Thoughts are with you, always
August 8, 2011
God bless you Julie R.I.P
William Paxson
August 8, 2011
God bless.
Nancy Brodsky
September 12, 2010
I just learned today that Julie perished on that awful day. So tragic. She was a classmate of mine from Hudde Junior High. My heartfelt sympathies to all who knew her.
Shelley Herman-Sonnenberg
September 11, 2010
I remember reconnecting with an old classmate from years ago in Brooklyn when I was informed of Julie's tragic and senseless death. She was my best friend during our years together at PS152 and Hudde Junior High School. I have so many fond memories from those days. What I will remember most is her sweet, gentle spirit and friendship. Not a 9-11 passes without my watching the reading of names memorial; sitting transfixed waiting to hear Julie's. May G-d watch over all whose lives she touched. She will not be forgotten.
John Giunta
September 11, 2009
Eight years have passed and Julie's memory still lives with those whose lives she touched. To her family, whom she cared and always talked about, my thoughts and prayers are with you frequently but especially this day.
Nicole Klein
September 7, 2008
Wow. It's hard to believe it has been seven years since her death. She was the most amazing mother. I love you Mommy. You will NEVER be forgotten.
Terry Kuflik
August 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Julie's dear family and friends. I knew Julie in grade school, at P.S. 152 in Brooklyn. I remember her as a very sweet girl, often with a smile, gentle and sensitive. As we near another anniversary of 9/11, my heart goes out to her loved ones.
P Tabbernor
April 25, 2007
In remembrance....
Susan C
September 13, 2006
I am the cousin of one of Julie's best friends...Janine Hamilton...I'm sure you know her. She used to babysit for Julie's kids and I remember she took my daughter Mariana and Julie's kids to see Disney on Ice. Janine used to talk about Julie all the time and I will never forget that tragic day when I spoke to Janine and saw her hysterically crying for the first time in my life. Julie...I never had the pleasure of meeting you personally but from what I hear you were a wonderful person and are truly missed by all of those that knew you. May you rest in peace and God Bless you and your family.
John Giunta
September 11, 2006
I met Julie at a Stratus training class in Marlborough MA in the 80’s. Shortly after the class, our company hired her to head up our New York office. Julie always greeted co-workers and customers with a smile and a kind word. Her love for her husband and children was apparent by the way she talked about them whenever we worked together.
Shortly after the September 11th attack, I got an email from a colleague informing me of Julie’s meeting that morning at the World Trade Center. I was hoping that the meeting wasn’t till much later in the morning. Then, a day later, my fear was confirmed, Julie was a victim of this senseless tragedy. I couldn’t help but think of Rick, her husband, and her two children and what they must be trying to deal with. My deepest sympathy still goes out to them; I know she was a loving wife and mother.
Although it’s been five years since this tragedy, I can only imagine how Julie’s family has come to terms of the untimely loss their loved one. May God give them His blessings to remember the love she gave and the times they shared and reassure them that she will always be with them in their hearts.
Julie was a very special person to her family, friends and co-workers and although she’s gone, she will not be forgotten. I am thankful for the opportunity of knowing and working with Julie.
Ashley Wistrom
November 3, 2005
I am Sooo Sorry... and i still think about Sept 11ish about two-three times a day. My Step Father is a Paramedic, and just hearing that his fellow workers lost their life was unbelievable also.. Not let alone the Victims who were workin in the WTC.... I Have deffanilty become closer to the Lord through all this.
Craig Conti
September 11, 2005
Before Julie worked at Brass, she opened and ran a NYC office for us (FEMCON Associates) in Battery Park City. Her smile and positive, can-do attitude brightened the lives of her co-workers and our customers. When I was in the NYC office, she would update me on her family, her obvious love so visible on her face.
On Sept 12th, I phoned Rick when I heard that Julie was missing. I was hoping that he would say that she was home and all was well. When that was not the case, I was at a loss for words. It is now 2005 and still I feel sick whenever I walk by the WTC and I stop and see Julie's name. I cannot even begin to understand how it is for Rick and the kids. Julie was a very special person and the many people from our small company and from Stratus that knew her know what a tragic loss it is to her family and to anyone who was fortunate enough to meet her. Julie will not be forgotten.
Corey Karren
February 16, 2004
I just wonted to say I am still thinking about the world’s big loss on September 11, my hart and prayers to the families. You will always live strong in my hart and mind.
By no means Never forget September 11, 2001
We Love you all
-Corey
Ken Belter
August 4, 2003
I worked with Julie during the 90's as we installed the Brass system on our desk. Julie was very knowledgeable and always willing to help. Julie was installing the technology that removed much of the personal contact in our industry. I only say that because without the system, I would have known many many more colleagues who lost their lives doing what they loved.
In the midst of this tragedy, I will never forget knowing and working with Julie. My deepest sympathy to her family, she must have been a wonderful wife and mother.
I pray to God, and ask for His Blessings and Guidance not only to the Zipper Family, but all that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
God Bless America.
Never Forget 09-11-01
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