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Edward Vanacore Obituary
Eddie Vanacore had a smile that made everyone around him happy. He was also the youngest of six, and he learned early to be persistent in getting what he wanted. "He was a pain in the neck," said his brother John, the next oldest in the family.
There was the time when Eddie Vanacore was 5 or 6, and the family went to Amish country in Pennsylvania. They happened to drive past a place that sold minibikes, and for the rest of the trip Eddie repeated, "I want a minibike," over and over again.
"He was a great kid," said John Vanacore.
His persistence helped him go far, and won him a job as a stock analyst for Fiduciary Trust International on the 94th floor of 2 World Trade Center.
And eventually, Eddie Vanacore, 29, got the bike of his dreams, a sunset orange Harley-Davidson. He would ride it through rain and snow from Jersey City, where he lived, to see his girlfriend in Albany. Sometimes, "he would just get on it for a couple of hours and head out into the sunset," his brother remembered. Their parents worried about it. "They figured if he was going to get killed, that was how," his brother said.
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Joe Carbone sr.
September 11, 2021
Our HighSchool Foot Ball field was dedicated and name to honor Edd some years back. I’m honored to have my boys playing ball on your field Eddie.
God Bless
NIna van Dyke
September 11, 2021
Ed Vanacore was an ideal young man. I first met and worked with him when he just started out at Commonwealth Associates as an analyst on Third Avenue in the mid nineties. We were both of Dutch descent and and we enjoyed reminding ourselves of that. I remember thinking he was just perfect in every way, almost too good for the big city. We went on to work at Rodman and Renshaw Inc., and then he left and kept going up and up. I went on to two more firms after that too, and there was a young man named Joey, who also worked at Commonwealth in the mail room, who I kept running into in midtown years after, who told me what happened. He eventually started making deliveries to my Fifth Avenue firm and he would come and stand by my desk for at least 10 minutes and repeat "Poor Ed Vanacore", and I would repeat it back, and back and forth. This went on until 2008. People rarely know the impact and impression they can leave on so many people. Ed was such a delightful person.
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Shea
September 11, 2018
Always thinking of Ed on this day.
Don Langlois Jr.
September 11, 2017
Eddie: There isn't a September 11 that goes by where I don't think about you and your wonderful family. I get very emotional thinking about the tragedy they have endured but I know that you and your mom and dad are looking over them! You and your brothers will always have a special place in my heart as I think back on all of our church memories. You are dearly missed!
Rick
September 11, 2017
Ed, 16 yrs has gone by but we still think of you. Rest in peace
Eric Grove
December 8, 2016
I went to school with your older brother Michael. Visited Freedom Tower and 9/11 Museum on the 15th anniversary of that tragic day. Condolences to the entire Vanacore family.
Anonymous BC94
September 12, 2014
Although I did not know Ed that well, I knew him well enough to know he represented himself at BC and beyond with an enthusiasm for life and had talents that many can only dream of. I hope his family has comfort in knowing even those that had only minor glimpses of his life remember Ed as a great guy and his memory will live on.
donna naples
September 12, 2014
I first saw Eddie at a family picnic and his smile lit up the room. He touched many hearts and souls and still does, that's the true meaning of giving and being loved. You are greatly misses by many.
Jay Hui
September 11, 2014
I worked with Ed for a short period of time (about one year) but always remembered his gentle nature and great smile. Even since I heard about his tragedies (he and his family), I always remembered him on the 11th of each September. RIP Ed! You touched many with your warm smiles!!
Kelly Lumbra
September 11, 2013
I went to school with Eddie, had him in a few of my classes and enjoyed being around him. I can not remember a time that he did not have a smile on his face. He was a good (kid) guy and is truly missed. When I learned that Eddie was of the people that lost their lives on that very horrifying day I fell to my knees to prayed for his family members while crying. I was glad to have known him in life.
Debra Panela
September 11, 2013
I am given different signs throughout my day that make me remember and say a prayer or talk to you outloud. I explained to the baby what the flowers are for and he honestly seemed to understand what I was talking about. I am going to do my best to get to you on lunch break, but if not I will be there after work. It's funny every time I go there and you know where, I run into someone who is playing the saxophone or just taking a little nap on the bench, soaking up the sunshine. He didn't know until I told him what had happened which made him appreciate his resting spot even more. Every opportunity I get, I tell people about the person we lost and what a truely gifted and loving person you were! Give your dad and mom a kiss and hug from all of us as well as Auntie Ro Ro and Tina! We miss and love all of you!!! Your nieces and nephews are so grown up now and I am sure you are proud of each of them. You know that I truly believe we will all be reunited some day. Till we meet again Ed, remember that you are missed and you are loved!!!
Cousin Debbie
Debra Panela
April 17, 2013
Happy Belated Birthday Ed - I didn't forget...I don't ever forget...just a little busy these days...Love you, miss you give your mom and pop a hug and kiss from me and the little man!!!
Donna
September 12, 2012
For you and all your family. A man with a smile that would light up a room.
September 10, 2012
It has been 11 years. 11 years that insanity took away a good man. Always in my thoughts.
Deb Panela
November 28, 2010
My heart still breaks for the loss of all of you! I know you are together and at peace.
Angela Vinci
September 11, 2010
Eddie, the last time I saw you, you were in a stroller! I watched you grow up on Poplar Street and then you moved on to Pleasant Drive. You probably don't remember your dad's famous magic lollipop machine in the back yard. All the neighborhood kids came running over when Joan screamed out the side door "lollipops"! It breaks my heart that you were taken away from your parents (and beautiful family) while they were still alive. It gives me peace knowing that you are all together now. With Love Little Eddie,
Gary L
July 21, 2010
I was walking past the 9/11 memorial on the Jersey City waterfront, like I've done three hundred times before. I stopped and read the names; I noticed "Edward Raymond Vanacore" and I wanted to know who this man was.
I see how much Edward was loved by his friends and family and what a huge loss this is for them.
I did not know Edward but I'm glad I read about him here.
I lived and worked downtown on Sep-01, and I am so sorry for what happened.
Peace, friend
YOUR SISTER N LAW
June 12, 2010
HI ED, IT'S 2AM 6/11/10 THINKING ABOUT MOM & POPS HOPE THEY ARE WITH YOU NOW. IT'S YOUR TURN TO TAKE CARE OF THEM LIKE POPS ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF US. WE MISS ALL OF YOU AND WE LOVE YOU....
Becky G
May 15, 2010
Eddie,
Thanks for always making me smile and helping me out at camp. You were a great "big brother" and a damn good volleyball player. Really, though - a kind guy, who could people at ease.
My thoughts go to you and your family. Especially with the current news.
Debra Panela
March 14, 2010
Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I think please dear God what if you stayed out of the building...what if you just didn't go to work that day. A tear will always be shed for you and you will forever be in our hearts. We had so many wonderful family times, who can forget all of those trips as kids, we did everything as one big family. I can't stop thinking that the happiest day of my life...my wedding...was the last time that I got to see you smile. I watch my wedding video and it is bittersweet - seeing you out on the dance floor smiling and having a good time, but then it brings me sorrow because not long after God had choose you to be with him. I don't think there is a time when I didn't see you smile. A smile so bright you would lighten up a room. You and your family are in my prayers every night and I'm going to try to keep your spirit alive by decorating your tree...it was heartbreaking to see the mulch that had faded away, the flag that is faded and withered, I sprinkled it with new mulch...the mums gave it just the right touch for the fall but now that spring is arriving i will have to search until i find something perfect...and i haven't forgotten - i will find another flag one that's brand new to fly beside your memorial so people won't forget. We miss you so much...we will love you forever and someday we will meet again...love cousin Debbie
M Shea
September 11, 2009
In my thoughts today, Ed.
Lori Kennedy
September 11, 2009
Ed was one of the nicest, most generous people I've had the pleasure of knowing. I met Ed for the first time at the baseball field in North Haven, while we both watched our brothers play for the NHHS baseball team. We ended up graduating high school together. I think of Ed on this day every year. Rest in peace, my friend.
Chris Berry
September 12, 2008
Hey Ed, still thinking of you.
Rick Chen
September 11, 2007
Ed, it has been six years. I still remember the last phone call we had: you were talking about the great view you had from your office at Fiduciary...
Rich & Jessica Archick
September 11, 2007
Rich and I have Ed in our thoughts always. We miss you. I cherish the short time I knew you, and Rich lost one of his best friends that awful day. May God Bless.
Dolly Alvarez
September 11, 2007
Don't know why I'm doing this but my heart goes out to you and your family from that day.
Sincerely
Dolly
Amanda
September 10, 2007
Ed...I remember the day you started Fiduciary like it was yesterday. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Great guy with a great personality you will never be forgotten.
miss you
P Tabbernor
April 9, 2007
In memory....
Denise Fragola Bibeault
September 3, 2006
I was friends with Eddie since kindergarten at Montowese School, all the way through high school and after. We could always count on him for a laugh and a smile and to lighten up the mood when band practice wasn't going so well! We miss you, Ed, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family often, especially on this difficult anniversary.
Michael Shea
May 19, 2005
I think about Ed every time I hear anything related to 9/11. I was associated with Ed in High School and remember him as a funny and engaging person who seemed to excel at everything he did. You are missed and remembered, Ed.
Marcia Johnson
June 30, 2004
You still cross my mind. Rest in Peace.
Cathy Munzner (Cyr)
November 5, 2003
As many others have shown, Ed touched all of our lives. I was in band with Ed, and a class in High School. He was always so sweet, outgoing, but reserved, and selfless in his kindness. He touched me heart and soul. I was honored to know him, and be touched by him. The world has lost a beautiful person, but heaven will put him to use with his beautiful soul. I thank his parents and God for giving all of us touched by him the opportunity to know him.
Carla Fazzuoli
September 11, 2003
I first met Ed at Montowese Elementary School. Even back then Ed was always finding a way to make people laugh, sometimes by accident - like the time he fell backwards in his chair and landed against the cafeteria glass window. I can still picture Ed, wearing his red and white Mickey Mouse T-Shirt, laughing even though everyone around him was in shock and disbelief. Through Junior High and High School, you could always count on Ed for a smile or a happy sentiment and he always called everyone by name. I think of Ed often, especially when I pass the North Haven Green where the Town sponsored "Ed Vanacore Day". My thoughts and prayers are with his parents, siblings and all his nieces and nephews.
Scot Little
September 11, 2003
I went to high school with Ed. I didn’t know Ed as well as some others who have posted here, but I remember him as being extraordinarily friendly. His enormous and contagious smile truly reflected his personality. I remember being thoroughly impressed when Ed pulled out a saxophone and played in the cafeteria one day. Not only did he sound great but he also played with style. He was funny, kind, friendly, and smart. I am not at all surprised he became so successful. Anyone with whom I have ever reminisced with about Ed has echoed the same feelings; that he was an unusually good person. I often think of Ed and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jill Mahonchak
November 26, 2002
Ed and I were friends at Boston College. We spent many hours studying together -- well, truth be told, many hours of Ed tutoring me in finance. He was such a bright, warm, funny, outgoing, confident guy that shined from the inside out.
I hadn't seen Ed since graduation until one day in the Summer of 2001, we bumped into eachother on the streets of NY. I'd been meaning to give him a call...then sadly I learned that I'd only be talking to him in prayer.
Ed, I know you're in Heaven, giving God a run for his money. You and your family are always in my prayers. I feel blessed to have known you.
Marcia
September 13, 2002
Your picture is still on my desk and I will never forget what a great person you were! I miss that smile!
Jonathan Babu
September 12, 2002
I will remember Ed most for his positive attitude, the beauty of his spirit. I cannot remember a time that I saw him without his smile. All of my high school memories incorporate my ties to Ed - the green Cadillac, basketball in his driveway, playing music, going to camp... Ed and the Vanacore family are in my prayers always.
Love,
Jonathan Babu
Olga Kapitskaya
September 11, 2002
I met Ed at Rodman and Renshaw, Inc. in NYC where he covered biotech companies. Unfortunately I did not stay in touch with him after he left the company, but he was truly a nice guy and a talented analyst. Not long ago, I learned from a mutual friend that Ed was working at the WTC on the day of the attack and did not survive it. God bless his soul and my prayers and sympathy to his family and loved ones.
Bob McManus
September 11, 2002
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.You are missed.Bob and Michele McManus.
Jennifer McCaskill
September 9, 2002
Hello~
My name is Jenn and I go to St. Pius High School. Every member of our school was given an armband with the name of someone who was killed in the 9/11 Tragedy. The person's name whom i receieved is Edward Raymond Vanacore. I just wanted to let the family know what our school was doing and also that I am keeping Edward and his family in all my prayers. I will proudly wear the armband as long as i can.
Love,
Jennifer McCaskill
Jackie Shriver
August 13, 2002
Dear Ed,
Although we met on only a few occasions during your time at Tucker Anthony, I have thought of you many times over this past year. As others have said, I remember your constant positive outlook and how you never once had a harsh word to say about anyone.
To your family and friends, I am so truly sorry, and I keep you in my prayers.
Ed, may you rest in peace, and God bless you.
Marcia
July 2, 2002
I truly continue to miss my old highschool friend Edward Vanacore. I keep a picture of you on my desk to keep your memory alive! You were a good friend in highschool and you were too funny! I will never forget our lunches at the "group table" in the cafe. You are missed old friend, but never forgotten!!!
Michelle Johnson
July 1, 2002
Ed,
I was fortunate to call you my friend for close to five years. Your kindness, warmth and sense of humor will always be remembered. My life is richer for having known you.
May 16, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..EDWARD RAYMOND VANACORE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY...GIRLFRIEND..AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN....AMEN
Nancy & Richard Crowther
March 9, 2002
We were not priviledged to know Ed; however, we shared many good times with his mother when we were young people. We send to your parents, Ed, the love of one who knows the heartbreak of having ones son taken much to early. Dear Joan..our love is sent to you and yours.
Nancy Crowther
Renee Mahony
March 6, 2002
I only knew Ed for a short time (Sutro & Co.), but it was time enough to convince me that he was truly a good person with a "Big Heart". I was so sorry to learn that he was working at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. My prayers and sympathy to his family and friends, of which I'm sure he had many. I know he now walks with God.
Ed and I at my brother Rich's ( one of Ed's close friends ) Wedding
Michael Archick
February 19, 2002
Ed always had a smile that made it easy to get you to smile.
Annemarie Gardinier
February 5, 2002
Ed was a kind and funny analyst, which at times is rare. I only got to talk with him when we both worked at Tucker Anthony and he was always so gracious. He is thought of frequently and truly missed. Prays will always be said for him and his family and girlfriend.
Meg O'Reilly
February 5, 2002
I only met you a couple of times and we spoke a good few times on the phone (when you worked at Tucker Anthony). I have to agree that your smile was indeed something that I will remember always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
God Bless.
Meg
Amanda Moros
January 19, 2002
Dear Ed, We didn't know eachother for a very long time, but for the short time we knew eachother I knew you were a great person. Working with you was a pleasure, always seeing that smile on your face. I know your in heaven. You will be greatly missed!!!
Amanda
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January 14, 2002
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Bruno & Dottie Wegner
December 15, 2001
You know you are in our thoughts and prayers today and many tomorrows.
Teresa Jahn
December 7, 2001
It looks like Edward was a very outgoing, warm, and friendly person just by seeing his picture. May your hearts find peace. 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
A Garcia Brizuela
November 19, 2001
May you rest in peace, Ed.
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