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Michel Adrian Pelletier
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Michel Pelletier Obituary
Since Sept. 11, there's been a mystery in the Pelletier household. "Tigi, tigi, tigi," 2-year-old Sydney says. "Papa said, 'tigi.' "
Her mother doesn't know what it means. It is a private word that Sydney's father, Mike A. Pelletier, made up with her. "They developed all these inside jokes," his wife, Sophie, said. Mrs. Pelletier can relate; she and her husband had a trove of their own private jokes. "He was my laughing buddy," she said.
From the night they met at a Manhattan party, the couple also had their own secret language: French. She came from France via Los Angeles. He was a former professional hockey player from a tight-knit family in Quebec. They fell in love "almost immediately," marrying in 1998 in a tiny glass chapel jutting over the Pacific Ocean.
Mr. Pelletier, 36, commuted from Greenwich, Conn., to work as a commodities broker for Cantor Fitzgerald — "but his priority was his family," his wife said. "He ran home every night to be with us." Now, she aches for the little things. "I miss going to Costco with him," she said. "Everything we did was fun."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 16, 2001.
MICHEL ADRIAN PELLETIER, 36, of Greenwich, Conn., was a commodities broker for Cantor Fitzgerald. A friend called Pelletier after seeing the World Trade Center attacks on television. "I was telling him things I was seeing on TV which he was relaying to other people in the room," Randy Christ said. "Even at that point it seemed like he was in charge." Pelletier called his wife, Sophie Pelletier, to tell her he was trying to get fellow employees out of the building and that he loved her. "I feel like my heart and soul have been ripped away," she said.
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Giotographer
July 17, 2022
I was at the memorial this week and i took video and this Mikes name stuck out.
Got home and unpacked and my intuition told me to go back to my videos and his name hit me again i had to look it up on goggle.
He was a Hero until the end... This day will always be heavy on my heart. Sending tons of love to the family. I don´t why i had an urge to do this but i´m glad it did.
Robert Hirsch
September 11, 2021
This is the 20th anniversary. Am hoping this guestbook is still active. We were just wondering if Sophie is aware there s an active., 'Association des Families Pelletier'. here in Quebec. They are active in both French and English, and have lots of American members. My wife, a Pelletier, is a member.
Just wondering if Sophie might find some comfort in that. It is easy to find on the internet.
Philippe Danh
September 7, 2021
Never forgotten.....
Ella
September 6, 2021
We Will Never Forget
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Daniel Li
October 25, 2019
My teacher's friend's husband, Rest in peace young gentlemen.
Alex
October 20, 2019
I commemorate and mourn the loss of this gentleman and 9/11 victim. RIP....
Philippe DANH
September 12, 2018
Michel, je pense a toi regulierement et tout particulierement en cette funeste date anniversaire...
Paige
September 11, 2018
I completed the 9/11 Stair Climb at JPMorgan Chase Bank in Phoenix, AZ in memory of this amazing human being. I drew your name from a basket of nearly 3,000 people. I/We will never forget.
S.J Friscia III
May 17, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
Kathy
September 9, 2016
We Will Never Forget!
Wendy Thorenz
September 11, 2015
Sophie,
I pray for and think of you and the children often especially on this day of the year.
I know how very much you all meant to my Mom - I still have your pictures on the wall in her bedroom.
Peace and God's Blessings,
Wendy
John Pelletier
December 24, 2013
The peace & love of Christ Jesus rest upon and in the Pelletier family this Christ-mas.
Philippe Danh
September 11, 2013
Thinking of Mike...as often...
John M. Pelletier
September 11, 2013
I will not forget. Prayers of God's love & comfort for the family. 9/11/2013
7439 115 a street , North Delta , B.C. 604-72- 73- 740
LINDA HOWELL ( cook)
November 8, 2012
My maden name was linda cook , i was born in st. boniface. My fathers & mothers whole familys are all from there , many , many generations . I live in vancouver, B.C.. WISH I COULD OF SEEN HIM THE SUMMER OF 2001 WHEN HE VISITED VANCOUVER. ONLY A FEW WEEKS LATER HE WAS KILLED IN 9/11. MY SINCERE SYMPATHYS TO ALL HIS FAMILY .MY FATHER TED COOK ESSPECIALLY TOOK IT HARD .
David Coderre
September 13, 2011
Mike,
Les reportages ont faient revivre beaucoups de bon souvenirs, comme le font toutes les journées du 11 septembre. Il était temps que quelqu'un prennent les choses en main pour créer un reportage digne de ta personne. Merci Maro et Sylvain pour avoir démarré ce projet!
RIP Baby Face.
Dave
Philippe Danh
September 12, 2011
I only met Michel briefly, albeit in a joyous setting as we all celebrated the new millenium with his wife Sophie's family in California. Who would have guessed in all the laughter and excitement of entering a new century that Michel would be taken so soon thereafter. I think about him every time the traumatic events of september 11, 2001 are mentioned and of course on the anniversary. His children Sydney and Nicolas can be proud of their father who was a great man. Philippe
Maro Akoury
September 11, 2011
Michel,
Chaque année depuis 2001, Je visite ce livre de condoléances, en ta mémoire. Je n'ai jamais été capable d'écrire un mot. J'ai préféré gardé ta mémoire vivante dans mon coeur. Au Québec, la télévision de Radio-Canada, t'a rendu un hommage vendredi 9 septembre, Daniel, ton frère y a participé. Des amis aussi. Des photos de tes années ici. Des souvenirs de ta famille, de la belle Sophie ton épouse et de tes précieux enfants. Tu sera toujours vivant dans ma mémoire et je te promets que partout où je le pourrai, j'oeuvrerai pour un monde meilleur, en ton honneur. Ainsi va la vie. Repose en paix cher camarade de classe.
Maro
Sylvain Bouchard
September 11, 2011
Michel, quel bonheur de revoir ton sourire sur les images et photos à la télévision.Les souvenirs d'école et au hockey demeurent gravés dans ma mémoire.Que de l'amour pour toi et ta famille.
Here in Chambly ,Quebec,
all yours friends miss you Mike.
Serge Fortier
September 11, 2011
Michel,
We're still thinking of you today. We saw Daniel on TV friday night on RDI. I still have the picure of you from the Memorial on my fridge since that happenned.
We miss you
Karen Caldwell Evans
September 10, 2011
Mike, your smile lives on in our hearts. Your family is always in my thoughts.
Much love,
Karen (Caldwell) Evans
Karen Sawkins Peckham
September 10, 2011
Michel Adrian Pelletier is being fondly remembered on this 10th anniversary, with heartfelt prayers for his wife, daughter, and "tight knit family" from Quebec, Canada... my country and one of 86 countries represented in the twin towers on 9-11.
September 2, 2011
RIP MY FRIEND
jens klopf
August 20, 2011
nice :)
greetz
[email protected]
Kyle Pelletier
September 11, 2009
We miss you Mike... we sent you our balloons tonite and the boys were very emotional...I know you are in them. We have been taking care of your family Soph, Syd and Nic the best we can....I know they miss you so much. We think about the day we will meet again...we hope it is not too soon for our children's sake but none the less we look forward to it..... We love you so much and miss your sense of humor and your love of life and laughter....until we meet again.....
We love you....
Kyle ( your sister- in - law)
Denis Hogg
July 3, 2008
I met Mike when we were 11 years old and had lost contact after we turned 18. A great hockey buddy. Greetings and deep sympathy to Mr & Mrs. Pelletier and family. My sympathy to his wife and kids. He was a great guy and friend. Proud to have known him.
John Jeffery
January 1, 2008
I got hooked on hockey back in the mid eighties and went regularly to watch the Streatham Redskins.As my passion for the game and the club grew , I felt a need and a desire to support the club in other ways rather than merely turning up each week to watch the game.In the 1988/89 season I offered the club accommodation for one of their overseas imports for that year.Tim Lappin and Mike were the new boys on the team , Tim moved in as soon as he arrived in the UK and Mike several weeks later after he became unsettled at the accommodation the club had originally provided for him.We had a great seven or eight months together , Mike looked after Tim who was a little on the lazy side , doing the cooking and washing for both of them.Mike liked to party but was very professional in his approach to the game , never missed a practise and prepared meticulously on game days.Mike treated my house as if it was his own , was always courteous and polite and fun to be with.It was deeply upsetting to learn today that he had lost his life in the tragic events of 9/11. My heart and soul goes out to the family he left behind.
JJ
F B
October 10, 2007
Rest in peace!
David Orton
June 12, 2007
To the Pelletier family.
My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you. I remember Mike from his time playing hockey in the Uk for the team I supported, the Richmond Flyers. As a kid, I lived for hockey and Mike was an idol to me.
Rest in peace.
P Tabbernor
January 29, 2007
In remembrance....
Michael Baker
September 25, 2006
Dear family of the late Mike Pelletier. As you know Mike played for the London based Streatham Redskins in 1989-1990. As a Streatham Redskins fan I remember him very well and always gave one hundred per cent in his game. I am very sorry that in the end things did not quite work out so well with the Redskins. It has really saddened me to find out recently of his passing. I have a photograph of him playing for the Redskins which is going to be posted and entered into our next programme as an obitruary. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Lauren Ballantine
September 11, 2006
I am a cousin who have never met.
My Paternal Grandmother is Lorraine Pelletier(Frain). My father was her first son, Willaim Frain.I am thinking of you and your family today. 9.11.06
Stephanie DeTour Howard
September 11, 2003
I met Mike through Lindsay Hewitt years ago at St. Lawrence. While I have not seen him in years, I heard of him through Lindsay and Ellie. I just wanted his family to know that I think of him and them often. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was so very nice.
Irene Shotts
September 12, 2002
As September 11 approached us. We again prayed for every one who died and tried to remember a way for us to remember them. You Brother and Sister wrote the most beautiful song in your memory. You will never be forgotten and will alway be a live in our hearts. You are all Heroes of that day. They have the best angel in the world.. Daddy. I know we never meet but i felt a need to write and tell you that you are forever in the minds of the world. Rest in Peace. and god Bless your family
Beverley Martin
September 11, 2002
To the Pelletier Family
Our thoughts are with you today. We share your loss.
Beverley Martin - Cadillac Fairview
Cheryl Howard
September 11, 2002
To Sophie and children,
Your sister, Susan Hatano, is one of my best friends. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. You are in my prayers constantly. I am praying for strength and peace for all of you. May God bless you and always keep you close to him.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Howard
Justin Heinecke
September 11, 2002
-Sophie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and forevermore.
Justin Heinecke, friend
Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord ,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip-
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you-
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm-
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Baby Face
David Coderre
September 11, 2002
Mike,
Although many years have gone by since we last saw your "baby face"; the news of your sudden departure was difficult for us to understand. The amount of people present at your memorial was a testament of the kind of person you are. Keep your stick on the ice...
Dave
Kimberley Trombley
September 10, 2002
I never know Mike or his family, but, feel as though I did. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God be watching over you. Sending Sophie a big bear hug.
God Bless,
Kimberley
Paul Todd
September 10, 2002
On behalf of everyone who remembers Michel at Richmond Ice Hockey Club and playing Hockey in England our thoughts are with you and your family always.
jean david ELBAZ
September 5, 2002
pour mike,sophie et leurs enfants
une pensée eternelle et surtout quotidienne.
jean-david
March 23, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO..MICHEL ADRIAN PELLETIER AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF CONNECTICUT...MAY JESUS AND ST.MICHAEL GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Bud and Denise Christ
March 20, 2002
Real happiness is not always getting what you desire, but appreciating what you have. Mike was truely a happy person, and his joy was manifested in many ways. No one appreciated life, and life's daily gifts, more enthusiastically than Mike. No one was able to share that enjoyment with others more generously than Mike. No one gave life 100%, and got 100% back in return, more passionately than Mike. No one related to those close to him more openingly than Mike. No one embraced his family more lovingly than Mike. He made life a little more special for all that knew him. Thanks Mike.
Sue Wilkins
March 16, 2002
I am a Quilter from Canada who has chosen to contribute to the
United in Memory Quilt Project.
We have been asked to make a quilt block to commemorate the life of one person who lost their life that fateful day.
I hope it will comfort you to know that one will be made to honour Michel's life.
If you have any special wishes or concerns on this please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sue Wilkins
Russ Christ
March 15, 2002
It is love, not reason, that is stronger than death.
~Thomas Mann~
Though you're not here anymore to make us laugh, to share your love with Sydney, Nicolas, Sophie and the rest of your family, we're all better people for having known you. In some small way we're more spontaneous, more genuine, and able to enjoy the little things in life, just as you did. Maybe that was your greatest gift.
Claire Brassier
March 14, 2002
Mike, you have given our family much laughter & lots of wonderful memories. You have touched so many people... Everyday, I get to see you thru Sydney & Nicolas... Their physique, & playful personalities are a mirror of you. They are keeping your laughter alive.
I have faith you are right there by their side watching their latest tricks, (I secretely hold you responsible for their frequent surprise gasy moments!!!)
Anne Brassier
March 13, 2002
There aren't words enough to explain the huge gap Mike leaves in the world. But seeing his two children both swells my heart with love and pride, and saddens me enormously knowing he won't get to be the dad he should have been. We, as family, will fill in those gaps as best we can, and always with Mike in our hearts.
Melissa
March 12, 2002
Mike -- you are in our hearts and minds everyday. When we're with Sophie and your beautiful children, your presence is so strong. We'll always be around to share your amazing spirit with friends and family.
Rob Ingall
March 12, 2002
Mike -
Wherever you are, make sure the greens' fees are included.
You'll need the practice for when we all play again.
And we will.
Rob
Laura Ingall
March 11, 2002
Mike was a true gem. He had a contagious laugh and smile. He had a marvelous sensibility. He was a gift.
Mike and his wife were the definition of love.
Craig Ruhm
February 28, 2002
As a member of the St. Lawrence family, Class of 1961, my prayers go to the Pleeltier family. I will listen to the memorial tribute given at the upcoming Vermont game. Wish I could be there to share in this wonderful tribte.
Debbie
January 14, 2002
Michael had a beautiful smile. That's what I think of first when I think of him. His smile carried over into his personality as well. He was a caring, friendly, honest soul. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family and children
(SLU friend)
Anthony Giancana
December 16, 2001
God, Bless you and your little angel. Your husband by his description was a real man. A provider and a loving, gentle husband and father. May you and your little girl live in safety forever with him as your angel.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
We thank Michel for helping others on such a tragic day. May his courage, life, and love live on through his family. We are very sorry for your loss of Michel. 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
Mike and his 'animated jewel' June 2000
Becky Ingall
December 11, 2001
To the Family. We are all thinking of you. -B
Becky Ingall
December 11, 2001
Mike made everybody he was with feel better about themselves and about life. The best part of life is laughing- and Mike was TRULY the 'Laughing Prince' and am better for knowing him.
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