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Bojan Kostic Obituary
Later Bojan moved from the midwest to Connecticut, where he initially took a job painting houses, and then went on to Baruch College.
Following this he worked very successfully in finance, his last job being with Cantor Fitzgerald. He was a hard worker, getting into his office by 6 a.m. each day. He was single and lived on the West Side.
When he died, his sister, Nina, had also left Yugoslavia, living in London with her husband and daughter. She remembers her brother:
"He was a kind and honest man. I had not lived in the same country as him for many years but we kept regularly in touch, both by phone and visiting each other. We were very close, and I miss him dreadfully."
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Farai Makombe
September 11, 2024
Still missing you my friend
David Bailey
September 13, 2023
I wish we could have one more run together at the AC bro. I did 110 flights of steps on Monday as did my son who is named after you. I love you and I miss you.
Dorothy Popovich
September 12, 2023
Vecnaje Pamjat
Trish
September 11, 2023
May your soul rest in peace.
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IVICA DUKANOVIC
September 11, 2023
POIVAJ U MIRU
IVICA DUKANOVIC
September 11, 2023
POCIVAJ U MIRU
Ivan
April 8, 2023
Read your story in the Serbian newspaper and I was utterly shocked. Just by looking at your picture I started crying, what else to say?! Rest in peace my fellow Serbian
Dorothy Popovich
September 11, 2022
Another year has passed and your memory lingers on. Today Mirjana climbed 102 steps in your honor They are adults now and we continue to speak of your kindness when they were children.
Vecnaje Pamjat. We lit candles in church today in your memory.
David Bailey
September 12, 2020
God bless Bo and his fiancé Susannah.
Live a large life like Bo would have had and should have had.
Frank Fleming
September 11, 2020
I think of him often.
I had known him for years before he shared his story.
He had a Noble Spirit
David Bailey
September 12, 2019
Miss you Bro.
"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things"
--Robert Brault
Susanna Ferm
September 11, 2019
Your candle will always shine bright and you will always be missed. I think less of the dark days after you were taken. I remember the fun stuff we used to do. How we would rent horses at Claremount Academy by Central Park and go horsebackriding in Central Park early Saturday mornings. You liked a horse called Milky Way. You didnt really know what you were doing :) but you did it anyway and it was great. Funny I remember your horses name, but not the name of my own horse. Those Saturday mornings were careless and fun and I loved how you would be silly and goofy and let loose on that Milky Way. ❤
September 11, 2019
Rest in peace
Dorothy Popovich
August 29, 2019
September is drawing near and memories of you are most poignant at this time of year. You called on Nov 9th to check up on my and the kids and told my mom who answered not for me to call back that you would call again in a few days. You called to check up on us and to tell me any great news, a promotion, a new condo, seeing your sister and her Nina. You are the kind and loving man who held my Milan on your shoulders at the zoo and now he (28) looks at those pictures remembering you. You live on in many hearts. I return every call immediately. Vecnaje Pamjat
David Bailey
August 27, 2019
Its almost that time of year again, so I thought I would get ahead of the crowd. Never forget to me means keeping those we lost alive in our hearts and memories. Time can erode even the most heartfelt images we have. I remember Bos laugh and his voice. He used to call me at work, You going to the AC today to play some ball? Ok-see you there. I loved it when I got that call because I knew after we played we would have a beer together in the tap room. I miss those days w/ Bo and some of the other guys we lost.
August 26, 2019
i dont know why i think of you time to time, just out of nowhere but i still remember the tea dropping on the floor and the day in new york with the airplane making the clouds in the sky as i walked away to catch my flight.
David Bailey
September 14, 2018
Miss you Bro; Carrson Bojan is 6'4" now, and hopefully he will grow up to be kind, loving and loyal just like you.
Dorothy Popovich
September 13, 2018
You have not been forgotten. Remembering you strength and kindness. With love.
September 12, 2018
Rest in peace
Nina Unknown
October 30, 2017
Me
October 30, 2017
Me
September 12, 2017
Carrson Bojan Bailey is now almost 6'2" tall. He is tall and kind like his namesake. We miss you bro. Hard to believe you would be 50 now.
David Bailey
amy
September 12, 2017
rest in peace.
September 11, 2017
Popovic Dragan
September 14, 2015
See you soon bro. Watched my son Caarson Bojan play basketball last night, and I thought of you and the games at NYAC.
I hope you are doing well Susanna.
David Bailey
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Farai
September 13, 2015
I miss you my bother.
Dorothy Popovich
September 12, 2015
Bojan, I will never forget your laugh, your kind smile or your live for your new country. I tell Milan and Mirjana about your drive to accomplish your dreams and your unending desire to learn. I miss your call on 9/10 and always wondered what you wanted to tell me. You will always live in my heart. Teta Didio
Susanna
September 11, 2015
That time of the year again. Feels like an eternity, feels like yesterday. Sunny, blue skies here today, just like in NYC 14 years ago. This brings up so much sadness in me, that the world is beautiful and sort of the same, even though I know it lost something that day. Love you always and will always think about what could have been.
Susanna
September 11, 2015
Miss you always.
Ognjen Ždrale
May 31, 2014
R.I.P.
Pocivaj u miru
S J. Friscia III
April 21, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Andrea Gregoire
September 12, 2011
I miss Bo terribly; think about him often, recall his distinctive voice and remember many of our spirited conversations.
We became close friends in the mid 1990’s, spending many hours on the phone and about town together. We shopped for furniture and items to decorate his 58th Street apartment. We co-hosted an elaborate Holiday Party where I met many of his friends and co-workers.
One year, we met up after he returned from a European ski vacation, where he mentioned how much he loved the heated floors at his host family's home. We lost touch shortly thereafter. I never saw Bojan again.
September 11, 2003. Bojan Kostic. Did I hear that correctly? My mind froze and my heart went numb as I heard Bo’s name being read in memory of the 9/11 casualties. Bojan Kostic? No. No. No. Bo was a friend, a good man, how could this be?
Searching “Bojan Kostic” on the internet frantically, when I found his kind face on the NY Times Portraits of Grief site, my own shock, pain and regret set in. Why didn’t I know? Why didn’t I keep in touch? How could I have not attended his Memorial service? How many others are unaware?
After all, like me, Bo had no family in the immediate vicinity and our social circles did not intersect. Social media, email, text message logs and even cell phones didn't connect us like they would have today.
Who looked after his arrangements? Were his remains found? How did his family find out? So many questions, stilled unanswered. I tracked down the pastor of the church listed, intended to go down to read the memorial guest register, then get in touch with those who did attend so we could share memories and review stacks of photos together.
That was 8 years ago. I still have not gone down there. Not because I don’t care, but because it’s still too painful to do so.
I’m so sorry, Bo. I regret losing touch with you, my friend. I wish I’d told you how much you mattered in my world and how your friendship affected me.
Now, 10 years later, my thoughts continue to be you; my tears to continue to shed for you and my prayers and condolences go out to everyone who was lucky enough to know you.
Grace Heiser
September 11, 2011
Bo, it is so weird to think that it has been 10 years already when in reality it still feels like just yesterday when my mom came to pick me up from class to bring me home on that day. I know I was young when it happened but no matter what you made such an impact on my life. There hasn't been a September that has gone by when I don't think about you. I still have the big stuffed teddy bear you gave me, it's in my room on my chair and is a constant reminder of how great you were. No way will I ever give that up. I miss you so much and so does the rest of the Heiser family. You're forever in our hearts and your life will continue to affect me for the rest of my life. Love and miss you.
-Grace
Caroline Heiser
September 11, 2011
Dear Bo, We still love you and think of you often. Your were our kids "uncle". We remember often your phone calls with your deep voice before Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving and Superbowls for your customary invite. We feel cheated by your tragic death. I have to say that Grace has a tattoo now with your name to remember you by and Jason is now in naval special warfare - both a legacy of that day. We look forward to seeing you in heaven one day. We miss all that could have been. Marty Caroline Nicole Jason and Grace Heiser
Dave Bailey
September 11, 2011
Bo-all your friends miss you. My years in NY were made so much more memorable by our friendship and basketball at NYAC.
I know you would be proud of Susanna in the months after 9/11. She took care of you and your friends as we grieved.
I did as you advised me Bo, moving to Atlanta to have a family like you would have loved to have. I'm sorry you and Susanna never got to have the family you wanted, but your heart lives on in my son, Carrson Bojan.
Susanna-if you read this I would love to hear from you.
Dave Bailey
September 9, 2011
Bo, It seems like yesterday we called each other BRO.From the first time we met at Concordia college to paint, we became good friends. A brotherhood that will forever be etched in my heart. Remembering the last time we spend together in Vegas brings a smile to my lips and also makes my heart ache. I miss and will never forget you my friend.
Farai (BRO)
September 7, 2011
Bojane, mnogo sam se rastuzila kad sam videla tvoju sliku medju nestalima u Trgovinskom Centru.......setim te se te se cesto i posle ovoliko godina koje su prosle...
Mirjana iz Beograda
Wolfgang Seybold
September 25, 2010
After 14 years, I came back to NYC, the place where I have met with you, the place where I stayed in your appartment for some weeks, the place we did business together, the place where we had a lot of fun. We had a great summer in 1996, also at Long Island.
You are still in my memories and I will never forget you!
Roger Strasek
September 11, 2010
Devote a thought to you every September. An honor that I got to know you.
robin weber
June 24, 2010
i wear a bracelet that has your name on it with WTC under it. I wear it in your honor and with pride. Rest in peace my friend whom i never knew, rest in peace
Paul Gobourne
September 11, 2009
Bo, my brother, my friend. I miss you and think about you very, very often. I remember you and the summer we shared in NYC going to the beach and the Shark Bar. You were a good man, with a great big heart. I never forget our last conversation and our promise to get together the next week. I wish I told you how much your friendship helped me make it through a bad divorce and how much I loved you for being my friend and being there for me during that time. You will always be my brother and friend, and I yours. Much light and progress.
Paul
Snezana Stojcic
September 11, 2009
Never met you but just heard your name watching the Memorial. we have many shared experiences: born in Belgrade, came to the USA to study, went to Baruch College, worked at the WTC (I at the south tower).....but yet we never met. Reading the other entries my heart aches at the irony of life....how so many of us live it without knowing that others are going through the same experience. May God Rest Your Soul!!!! Nena
Susanna Ferm
June 12, 2009
Bo - Still thinking about you. Life goes on as it must, but on the day you went to work and never came back, my heart broke in such a way I don't think it will ever be whole again. Today is 7 years, 9 months and 1 day since you died. No special anniversary. Just one of those days when I wished I could talk to you. Go for a walk. Go rollerblading in the park. Cook pasta with broccoli and open a bottle of white. The photo on this site I took on our first date. You were the most sincere person I had ever met and you had the most beautiful green eyes. The nite before I dreamt that we were in the airport. I was upset because I was going on a trip somewhere and for some reason I couldnt understand you couldnt come. I had to get on the flight and go, so I turned and waved at you. You smiled and waved back. I woke up sobbing. You were touching my toe, waking me up from my bad dream. Then you kissed me and left. And here we are, so many years later. I miss you very, very much.
Susanna
April 16, 2009
Bo - We became friends in NYC and I now live in your hometown. I remember joking about your Ivan Drago voice on reading XXX-5808 on your answering machine and fighting hard to a 13-13 tie in our last one-on-one game. Keep practicing. I hope I have a chance to beat you one day. You are not forgotten.
P Tabbernor
November 27, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 7, 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.
Maja Kandido Jaksic
May 16, 2006
Many years have passed but when ever we remember Bojan we are deeply sad. It would make us happy to get in contact with his sister Nina and share our memories. Bojan was a such a nice person with so many good features and we were happy to know him. With deepest thoughts,Maja, Jelena & Milan Jaksic
Larisa Djuric
March 14, 2005
I have been looking for some news on Nina in a casual search on the Internet, as life took me in an unexpected direction and we lost contact over the years.
We naturally expect only the most wonderful news of the people whose memory we cherish, as we quietly think that only the best is good enough for them. That's why your heart stops with piercing pain when you learn that the person that has been so kind to you has been put through such pain and loss.
I have been a student in London, at the same school that Nina attended, at the time when Bojan visited her in 1998. I met him at Nina's home, having heard so much about him beforehand. From what I've known about him, he's been a story of truly remarkable success and resilience. He was this tall and radiant presence that has lit up the whole house in a special way during his stay. There was always a smile hidden in the corners of his eyes and lips, and in the sound of his voice. He spent countless hours sitting on the floor of the stairway rest area, playing with his young niece and bringing all her favourite toys to life. Knowing how close and important to each other Nina and Bojan were it breaks my heart to learn that they have lost each other.
I had worries at the time of the tragedy, as I remembered that Bojan did work in the affected area. I had hoped that he had been saved by a miracle. At the time I could not find any information that contradicted my hopes. My heart stopped for a second today when I learned the sad truth.
My heart goes out to you, Nina. I don't have any words of consolation for the unimaginable pain that you continue to go through every day without him.
elyse marshall
January 13, 2005
This evening I googled "Bojan Kostic" and couldn't believe that it lead me to this page. It is 01/13/05 today.
Bojan was an old boyfriend of mine when I used to live in new york......
How terribly sad. My heart just sank.
Such a wonderful man, so sweet, so gentle, with that beautiful smile.
We worked at Tavern on the Green together and he was the handsome host of the famous Crystal room.
He played the guitar, we visited the Statue of Liberty together and the seaport and I still have pictures of those times. He was so serious at times and then full of laughter. He was affectionate and kind and was so tall that he would bump his head in the doorways of my apartment.
What can I say except I wanted to share some of my memories of him.
Thank you and Bless all those that lost this special friend and family member. My prayers are with you.
The White Angel of Serbia
September 11, 2003
On behalf of several former residents of Yugoslavia who now live in Florida, I send this message. MEMORY ETERNAL. REST IN PEACE, BOJAN.
Ann Palermo
September 21, 2002
Our Church is praying for many who died, and I have Bojan as the person to pray for 1 month, but I will pray for him always, and it will be an honor. May God bless his family and friends who have lost a wonderful human being.
Janice D.
September 13, 2002
Our school is part of a project to plant a tree for each of the people who died on Sept 11, 2001. The tree we received to plant was in honor of Bojan, and after reading his biography, we are doubly honored to be planting a tree in his name. We are planting hope in the name of love.
william rohlfing
September 10, 2002
The end of August, Bo stoped by my house up here in Harlem, and had asked to see what I was doing with my renovation. He said that he was looking at doing one himself on 120th street. I was captivated with his excitement and enthusiasm that he was planning to share with his fiancee on their hopeful purchase and rebuild. At the end of an hour or so, he gave me his card, and I hadn't ever heard of Cantor prior to meeting Bo.
It's a year later, and although i only spent an hour with him, the energy he had still sticks in my mind.
Deepest condolences on your loss...my heart goes out to you and your family.
bill
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on that horrible day last September. Rest in peace forever more.
David Bailey
March 8, 2002
Bo loved NYC; Bo loved life; Bo was bigger than life-figuratively and literally. Bo was curious and enthusiastic about friends and new experiences and all that life had to offer. I named my son Bojan.
I just wish he was here to meet him.
Christina Aragon
February 23, 2002
God Bless the family and friends of Bojan Kostic. We're so sorry for the loss of a young man with such kind eyes who was trying to live the American dream. May your Bo rest in eternal peace in the arms of God and his angels.
My deepest condolences!
February 15, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN BOJAN KOSTIC AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF YUGOSLAVIA..BLESSED ARE YOU FOR YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Slavica Masselos
January 17, 2002
May the memories of your Bojan bring joy to your heart and life forever.God Bless.
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Bo. 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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