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Yvette Nicole Moreno, 24, was a junior high school student when she was paired with a Big Sister, who volunteered to take her on outings to the beach, the ballet or the mall. The match was perfect. Joanne Alicea, 41, had also grown up in a single-parent home, went to Roman Catholic schools and lived in Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx.
For four years, the two saw each other at least every other weekend. They got to know each other's friends and family. And long after the formal relationship was over, they stayed in touch.
Over the summer, Ms. Alicea joined Ms. Moreno and her mother for dinner at Cabana, at the South Street Seaport. Ms. Moreno was bubbling with news. She was working as a receptionist at Carr Futures, in the World Trade Center, and finishing college part time. She was dressed like the successful professional she was becoming, made-up and manicured. She was thinking about buying a car. "She was doing everything she set out to do," Ms. Alicea said.
After the trade center attack, Ms. Alicea visited her friend's mother with condolences. There was a shiny Mitsubishi outside, so new it still had temporary plates and that leathery smell. Ms. Moreno's 21-year-old brother was desperately, hopefully, polishing the chrome.
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Nyla
October 4, 2024
Happy birthday Nicole. Never met you but never forgot you and others. So much good has been said about you. So much you accomplished in your short stay on earth. Little did I know we lived so close to each other at the time. I passed the street the other day and happened to look up and saw your name. Happy that you were honored and will be remembered along with all the other souls that made the journey with you.
Michael
September 11, 2024
Yvette, I miss you so much and it's so unfair that your no longer here. May you continue to rest beautiful angel
September 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Faren Marée Ramos
January 9, 2022
Yvette, last year I was watching the 911 memorial. They were showing things donated to the museum and I saw that your mom had donated your bracelet. When I saw the photo of the bracelet I got chills all over and started to uncontrollably sob. I knew I needed to find out more about you I felt this connection to you! Turns out we share the same birthday (October 4), were both receptionists at firms in our 20s, and we’re both latina! oh girl, ever since that day I’ve thought about you all the time! We would have been the best of friends for sure! I’m so sorry you’re gone from this earth but I know you’re in Heaven. I can’t wait till we can meet and celebrate our birthday together! That will be so amazing Yvette! Until then I’ll blow out a candle for you on our special day! Hugs to heaven for you! Can’t wait to see you Yvette!
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September 14, 2016
i want to give pay my respects to there family
Joanne
September 10, 2016
Rest in peace my little sister. You are always in my heart and prayers.
September 11, 2015
May you rest in peace.
S J. Friscia III
March 9, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Karen T
September 23, 2012
Gone but not forgotten.
Always an SCA sister
Angel in Heaven
Michael G
September 13, 2012
Yvette,no matter how many years pass the hurt still is just as painful as it was that day. you will always be special to ANYONE who's path you crossed,me especially.GOD must have needed an angel to work right beside him.i miss u so much.
Sandee Rivera-Perez
September 12, 2012
Sending prayers and love to your family.
cece gonzalez
May 8, 2012
RIP yvette <3 i am a former student in high school and i chose to do my school project on you i know your in a better place and i have really dedicated my time to tell people all about you and Familia moreno i am sorry for the loss of a great person i know i may have not known her but doing so many research on her inspired me to choose her for the perfect person to show that not only you guys lost someone but we all did RIP <3
September 11, 2011
Dear Ivy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Joanne J. Santiago (S&C)
September 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to your family. God Bless
Carmen Aviles
September 11, 2011
The Aviles families (Johnny Aviles @Sullivan & Cromwell, LLC)thoughts and prayers continue to be with you everyday Ivy. Johnny thinks about you, your son and your baby-girl in heaven everyday. God Bless you all. muah Love always The Aviles family...Johnny, Carmen, Jonathan & Jason Aviles
Abe Lopez
September 11, 2011
Ivy
We always think about you and remember your daughter Yvette on this day.
We'll never forget. Hopefully times heals.
From Abe
September 11, 2011
Ivy,
This is the tenth year anniversary of Nicole's passing and every year on this day I say a litle payer for her. She will always be remembered as my dear patient.
My thoughts are with you and your family today and always.
Rosa Gonzalez, MD
September 8, 2011
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ARTIE
September 12, 2010
Hey Ivelisee,
Another year has gone and your memory lives on.
Love,
Lucy
Damian F
September 11, 2010
Hey lil sis. Every year I never let you be forgotten. Always had a smile on your face and put one on others around you.
Thank you
Elizabeth Gorski
September 10, 2010
I still remember your visits to S&C, (you were so young!) and the joy brought to us. God bless you, Yvette. I have not forgotten your smile.
Dianna R.
February 19, 2010
To my forever bff & my second husband. :-) I miss u so much. You were my partner in crime for so long. I remember all of those Sundays that we spent in Barnes and Noble in BayPlaza laying on the leather green sofa and reading the day away. It pains me so much to have lost you. I have good days and some not so good. I still can't see Mom as often as I'd like too and I still can't walk into your bedroom even though Mom was strong enough to change it but I have kept my promise to have Doeboy as a big part of mine, Cesare and my lil boy Reli's life. Ruben(yor nephew)trick or treats every year with Reli and they are being raised as cousins. I know you look over us because I can still feel you around at times where I am lost. I have never and will never have another friend like you. No one will have extra keys to my car, my house and be allowed to walk around in her boxers and addidas slippers because those were things only you could ever do. BTW I kept your Nikes(the ones that you used to walk around in when you wanted new sneakers) and the Maroon Kenneth Cole Leather which I wear when I want a piece of you to go with me to a party or an important event. You will always be in my heart and I know that you are waiting for me in Heaven so that we could cause more craziness. Until we meet again my beloved friend..
Lauren Gezurian - Amlani
September 11, 2009
Ivy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your son Roland,
8 years on after the loss of your beautiful daughter
Yvette. She was a lovely girl and I remember her as
a smiling young girl.
Know that she is always with
the both of you.
My thoughts are with you today, and always.
Michael
August 6, 2009
Hey Princess...i jus want u to kno tht you are forever missed by me...still it pains me to kno tht ur not here physically nemore but u will always remain in my heart ma.....Miss u so much.....God Bless u and ur family
Betty
August 5, 2009
Hi Baby,
Well here we are, another year gone by and you still bring tears to my eyes and my heart aches when I think of you, but I know you are with Dona Lillie keeping watch over us. Things are gotten somewhat better for us, especially your mom. Your nephew is soooo big and so cute and he has your mom wrapped around his little finger and he looks just like his dad. I miss you much and I think of you often. Your mom and I need to reconnect. Don't get me wrong, we still talk to each other, but it's just been awhile and we're both so busy. We both need to stop and smell the roses...you know how we are.
I love you and miss you.
Lucy Figueroa
September 11, 2007
Yvette,
Even though time has gone by, you are still remembered as a fun loving person. Just wanted to say that we love you and miss you.
Love,
Lucy & Family
MARIE VASQUEZ
September 11, 2007
6 YEARS LATER & YOU ARE STILL IN OUR HEARTS. WE LOVE & MISS YOU DEARLY.
Michael Gainey
September 11, 2007
6 years have past and still everyday i think of you, you will truly be missed....the angel in heaven that is you ma..
November 5,2006 (We love you!!!!)
Vanessa Cevallos
July 8, 2007
Still thinking of you and keeping you close to my heart. Love you. God bless...
Love,
Vanessa Cevallos "Yup..The name change is b/c I got married. I can't believe it either, girl..LOL;)." xoxoxo
Robert Moreno
July 5, 2007
I want you to know that although I didn't know Yvette. I think of her each time I think if Sept. 11th. I am from a "Moreno" family in Arizona and I live and work in NJ. I have fought in Iraq and think of Yvette often. Hope all is well with the entire family.
P Tabbernor
January 8, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I 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.
Mitzi Vargas
September 12, 2006
Dearest Yvette,
I can't believe it's been 5 years already. I think of you often and it still seems unreal. I haven't seen you in years before I moved to Florida but you were always special to me because we were pretty tight at one point during our St. Catharine days. I look through our pictures all the time and can't help but smile at all the good times we had. May God bless you, and your family and keep them safe. I know that you are dearly missed by anyone and averyone who knew you well.
God Bless!
Amanda Rivera
September 11, 2006
Sweet Yvette, I picture you as an angel now. God needed you for something very special. I want to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I love your mom so much. God bless the Moreno family.
Stephanie Rainford-Thomas
September 11, 2006
When I looked at the picture of Yvette, I immediately thought "That's how I remember her--smiling". I send my most heartfelt sympathies to Yvette's family and friends. She lives on in our memories.
Stephanie Thomas (Rainford)
St. Catharine Academy, Class of 1994
alexandra messina
September 11, 2006
Hello Yvette,
I know you are ever present - on the day of my 30th birthday my mom and yours released a ballon in your name I know you received it...Your mother is a beautiful woman - please continue to guide her spirit towards happiness in this world as she has so much to live for. I will never forget!!! and you will never be forgotten. God bless you!! XOXO
Betty Santa-Juana
September 11, 2006
Hey Yvette,
Here we are, 5 years later, seems like yesterday. I just felt the need to say I miss you on this anniversary date. Although I have several good memories of you, my best one is the time I had dinner at your house, and we were doing the dishes or sometime and you had bent down and I saw your tattoo which I complimented but the look on Ivy's face sent us both into a panic. It was the funniest thing and you were so quick to rat your brother with a "He's got one too!" All Ivy could do was laugh.
I think of you all the time and miss you dearly.
May God Bless You Always and keep you near.
Jennifer Solis-Rivera
September 10, 2006
Hey Yvette,
I remember the last time we spoke. It was at Lehman, we were both registering for classes. We swapped horror stories about the whole process and had a good laugh. Although we were never very close, I always considered you family and I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, Ivy, Roland, Nancy, Heaven and baby Ruben.
Vanessa Rivera
September 10, 2006
Hey Yvette,
I can still remember the last time I saw you at titi Hilda's house and exactly what you were wearing that day. It was during our "baggy-pants" days. LOL! You always had this beautiful big smile that was so contageous. I know that we never were very close, but through this tragedy I feel so much closer to you and your family. Memories and dreams that I've had of you bring tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart. I love you and I know that everyone you've touched in heaven love you just as much. God bless you, sweetie. xoxoxo
Gerry Rivera
September 10, 2006
May God bless you and your family,always.
Ayana Vega
September 9, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Yvette,I love you and miss you very much girl. Til we meet again.
Ivy and Roland, you guys are always in my prayers. I love you.
Ayana
Jennifer "Rosado" Lippold
August 29, 2006
Dear Moreno Family
As of late I've been thinking of the friends I lost in 9/11, Yvette being one of them along with Steve Mercado. First let me send my prayers to the Family. I went to school with Yvette in Holy Family. It was always Me, Yvette and Joyce. We had all reunited prior to the 9/11 ATTACK.I still can't believe what happened.
I recently saw Ivy ( Yvettes Mom) on Stickball Blvd., the first thing that came out of my mouth was Yvette's name. Ivy was stunned, it wasn't until she said her name "Ivy": that i realized my error. They look identical.
Miss you
Jennifer
Isaac Moreno
September 11, 2005
Dear Yvette, I first would like to send my prays out to you and your FAM! We both dont know each other and some how probably would of never meet. But I am from NY, Queens to be exact. Its weird how our last names are the same, maybe somewhere down the line we are FAMILY. In my eyes we still are, to the rest of the FAM God Bless and if you ever are in need of something send a email. ok U will never be forgotten 9-11 Love Your Fellow Friend, Mr. Isaac Moreno -212-
Elvis Acosta
October 8, 2004
You'll always be in our hearts, may your soul rest in peace.
nicole diana
September 13, 2004
YVETTE, WE MET ONCE BY MY MOM KNOWING YOUR MOM. IT HURTS ME THAT I DIDNT GET TO KNOW YOU MORE THAN THAT ONE MEETING. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I ALSO ATTENDED ST.CATHERINES AND GRADUATED IN 95. YVETTE YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ARE ALWAYS LOVED.
ALL YOUR SISTERS HERE IN SCA LOVE YOU!
WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN SOME DAY
LOVE ALWAYS
NICOLE (MICHELE AND RICOS DAUGHTER)
REST IN PEACE !!!!!!
Mara Palma
September 10, 2004
My condolences and prayers go out to Yvette's family. I attended grade school and high school with Yvette. She always had a smile on her face. She will always be remembered and truly missed.
Mara
St.Catharine's c/o 94
March 9, 2004
I NEVER MET YVETTE MORENO BUT I DO KNOW SHE IS IN HEAVEN, I DO BELIVE SHE IS DRIVING HER NEW CAR.
Rosario Moreno
September 17, 2003
Even though I never got to meat Yvette Nicole Moreno, I would like to say to her fam. that I will will be praing for her.
Marie Vasquez
September 11, 2003
I attended Holy Family with Yvette. She was a true angel on earth. My prayers and condolences to her family.You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Carmen Aviles
September 11, 2003
Yvette,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I met your mom on a couple of occations. Your mom and my husband, Johnny Aviles worked together for about 15 years. My husband came home last year with a picture that your mom lovingly made in your memory. Today, I have that picture in my living room alongside a candle in your honor. May you rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to your family.
You will be in
our prayers and in our
thoughts, always.
Your friends,
Johnny, Carmen,
Jonathan & Jason
Aviles
Sultan Maxwell
September 11, 2003
When 9/11 hit, I prayed I didn't know anyone that died that day.I even had a check list of people to make sure they were ok....but it wasn't until 2 years later that I learned of the lost of a very cool person, whom I went to elementary school with back in the day...
Yvette you are deeply missed I love you. I wished we would have kept in touch more. The last time I saw you was on a train going to work a couple of years ago and you looked beautiful as always. I will remember your smile and I will see you soon. RIP my friend, your always in my heart..
SULTAN
Jesse Durham
September 5, 2003
Our friendship has always been great, from working together in Midtown to our joyous lunches in Wall street.You will be greatly missed.
Christina
September 5, 2003
It has been a long journey my friend. Now you are in Gods hands. May God keep giving you the lite to comfort your mother Ivy and guide your bother Roland. You will always be a part of me. My Guardian Angel.
Dan D'Allara
August 13, 2003
God, Please Bless This Family.
Today I crossed paths with the memory of Yvette.
While stopping in at S.R.C. to see my brothers 9/11 stone, I met Joe.
I sometimes think of him as keeper of memories.
He took me down a short way to show me where Yvette memory lives.
Cynthia
December 4, 2002
Still so hard to comprehend.
In memory of you...
Angela Martinez
November 16, 2002
Yvette will always be remembered by the laughs and good times she shared with all of us.
My prayers go out to her family.
May God watch over her every day.
Angela Martinez
SCA/St. Catherines Academy
SLIM 72
September 12, 2002
My love and prayers goes out to your family. You will always be here with me, til the end of time. The lord must have had something special planned for you. I can still see your smile. Thanks for showing me how to smile.
Til I see you again
Slim72
Lisa -St. Catharine's
September 12, 2002
At first I thought it would be hypocritical for me to sign the guest book, because I only went to high school with Yvette and we really didn't move in the same circles, but then I realized that there's nothing wrong with prayers and condolences. I wanted to offer Yvette's family and friends just that. As long as Yvette's spirit is kept alive by those her love her, she will live forever.
Joseph A. Lopez
September 11, 2002
Our family prayers are with all the
Moreno family members.
Robert Moreno
September 11, 2002
The Moreno Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vanessa Sanchez
September 10, 2002
My prayers and thoughts are extended to Yvette's family and friends. I attended St. Catherine's with Yvette, and passing her either in the halls or on the stairs she would always smile and say hello. It was a very sad moment when I saw her name amongst others lost. May God continue to give her family strength and faith. St.Catherine's 95.
Lissette Alvarez
September 6, 2002
Yvett
May your spirit of joy and laughter live forever in everyone of us...
St. Catherine Academy 95
Edward Moreno
September 6, 2002
I never had the pleasure to meet Nicole, but she will be the one I think of, to remind me that I should grow closer to my relatives, and enjoy there company while I can, May God Bless Nicole, and her friends and family. I am so sorry for such a great loss.
Patricia Galvin
August 18, 2002
My condolences to the Moreno family. May God comfort you and protect you in your saddness.
Patricia
St.Catharines
Nicole Donohue
August 15, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. I went to St. Catharine's with Yvette and what I remember of her was her great smile and funny ways. When I saw the missing picture of her, my heart dropped and so did my knees. I can't imagine what you are going through, but I just want you to know that she will always be missed. I was across the street from The Trade Center on September 11th, in One Liberty Plaza.
Love,
Nicole
St. Catharine Academy
March 12, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN...YVETTE NICOLE MORENO AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS ..ST.CATHERINE AND ST.NICHOLAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Tracy W
January 22, 2002
I didn't know you but I knew your mom, she is a wonderful person and I know that she raised an equally wonderful daughter. May God bless you and your family.
Cynthia Speros
January 21, 2002
I cannot describe how I felt the day I had seen Yvette's picture on a missing persons bulletin here in the Bronx. It all still seems so surreal. I remember back in the days hangin with Yvette, Doe Boy, Buck and Norm. It seems like it was just yesterday. The last time I saw Yvette was on the train coming home from work. She was telling me about her new job at Carr Futures. She seemed really happy about the position. We both agreed that we need to catch up on things and go out one night. Unfotunately, that time never came. My deepest condolences go out to her mom, Ivy and brother Roland. Know that she will always be remembered with love.
Nicole and Pat Ricciardi
January 15, 2002
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
~nicole and pat
Jo-Ann Pratts
January 10, 2002
To the Moreno family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God guide you and be with you all. (Zenaida's cousin)
God Bless.
KIMBERLYN BARRIOS
January 6, 2002
TO MORENO FAMILY,
I WENT TO ST. CATHARINES WITH YVETTE, IN FACT I KNEW HER WAY BEFORE THAT, SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND, VERY FUNNY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND MY PRAYERS
Prays For Yvette, Ivy, Roland
January 5, 2002
We want to say that our hearts are with you 3. That you are not forgotten. Roland if you read this please go to American Memorial site.We made a stop there also.
Clarisa Maria Vargas-Lopez
January 4, 2002
To the Moreno Family,
I went to St. Catharine's Academy with Yvette. She was a very sweet and nice girl in high school. My her family and friends find the strenght and courage to face their lives without her.
Edwina O.
January 3, 2002
My sympathy goes to the Moreno family at your time of loss. Yvette was a great person w/ the happiest personality. I can't remember a time she was without a smile. She will never be forgotten.
Yvette, We'll meet again. RIP
Love,
Edwina
St. Catherine Academy
Irene Pratts
January 3, 2002
My condolence to the Moreno Family. May God be with you and guide you through these difficult times. Love. Irene. Zenaida's cousin.
Loretta Tanguay
December 29, 2001
My heartfelt sympathy to Yvette's family on such a tragic loss. May God be your strength during these times and know that Yvette will forever live on in our hearts. Always in my prayers, Loretta (St. Catharine Academy)
Teresa Jahn
December 19, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Yvette. 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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