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Ana Fosteris Obituary
Even though she was up at 4 a.m. every day to make the two-hour commute on the Long Island Rail Road from Coram to 2 World Trade Center, Ana Fosteris kept resisting the very idea of finding a job closer to home. She loved her life as an insurance broker at Aon on the 103rd floor, she loved shopping downtown, and "she liked dressing up and being around people who dressed up," said Michael Fosteris, her husband of 31 years. "She couldn't put up with the dress code on Long Island; it's so casual."
Theirs was a transcontinental love story: they met and married in Romania, and immigrated to New York shortly after. The weekend before Sept. 11, the two were listening to Verdi's "Macbeth" and Mrs. Fosteris, who was 58, happened to mention that the "Ah, la paterno mano" aria "would be the song she would like to have played for her at her funeral," her husband said. "It came out of nowhere."
Oct. 30, Mr. Fosteris was accompanied by friends as he drove back from the memorial service at ground zero. He said, "We played the aria in the car."
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September 12, 2022
Rest in Peace, Ana. 21 years and we still remember you. You will not be forgotten.
Cindy Roe
September 13, 2021
Remembering Ana on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Andreia Puscasu
September 13, 2021
Another year.....remembering you, dear Pusha !
September 11, 2021
Remembering Ana on the 20th anniversary. RIP
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A.L.
December 15, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP...
Cherita Flener
April 5, 2019
My daughter and I were at the memorial on April 1, 2019. We saw the white rose for her birthday next to her name. Praying for her family and friends.
The Kindred Family
April 4, 2019
Sending our deep sympathy to your family. Even though much time has passed by Ana is still missed and is remembered. May God always give the needed support and comfort.
Andy
September 11, 2018
I just started work at Aon this year fulltime... every year we place yellow roses to remember our colleagues. Today, I placed it for Ana's name at the memorial. Rest In Peace.
September 18, 2017
...another year....stil remember, stil missing you Pusha, aunt Geta, uncle Mihai....but this time different ....my mother, Maria Ana Baracu (cousin of Pusha, from Targoviste)has passed away this year, on July 22. May God rest her soul in peace.
Andreia Puscasu,
Kristine Henderson
September 14, 2017
We miss you dearly Ana. RIP
Love, Jerry, Kristine, Ethan and Natalie
September 13, 2017
We miss you my friend. RIP
Jerry, Kristine, Ethan and Natalie
September 12, 2017
You are always in our hearts.
Tessa, Doina, Christina, Ciprian, Sinziana.
September 11, 2017
Never forgotten
Andreia Puscasu
September 21, 2016
It's been 15 years now.....but the fillings are the same and never end....
Kristine and Jerry Henderson
September 19, 2016
Always in our hearts and thoughts. Truly missed. RIP
Ion Dinescu
January 10, 2015
Hi, If I'm not wrong both Mihai and Pusa were my cousins, from Romania, if that's true, I really send my condolences and deep regrets for the lost
Sincerely,
Ion
Andreia Puscasu
September 14, 2014
Even if the years go by and nothing can stop them, the memories I have with Pusa, Mihai (Michael) and aunt Geta still are clear and very precious. I know deep in my heart that all of you are still together somewhere and somehow you can "see" down here from your stars. I miss you Pusa, I miss all that great time we've spend together with aunt Geta in Targoviste. I'm thinking of you, aunt Geta and Mihai with love and gratitude. Rest in peace!
September 11, 2014
You are remembered. Today and always. God bless your family with peace
Tessa Dumitrescu
September 11, 2013
Dearest Ana and Michael,
I miss you...I miss the sound of your voices, the funny jokes, the smiling eyes...and most of all I miss you walking side by side when times were good and love was strong.
I miss you now as much as then.
Hugs and kisses forever.
Tessa
Kristine Henderson
October 19, 2012
Ana was one of a kind. Classy, funny and smart is what comes to my mind when I think of her. I will never forget her! My husband was very good friends with Ana and Mike. Looking at the other comments about Ana, I am in complete shock to hear Mike has passed away. My husband and I had no idea. Can anyone tell me what happened? Ana has been missed for a long time now and now Mike is. Rest in peace both of you.
Caroline Raftopol
December 27, 2011
Pusa and Mihai were my godparents, my aunt and uncle, and my parents' best friends. Family trips to Long Island to visit them and my dear great-aunt Getta were always special because it seemed that with our small family that we only had each other. I have only the fondest memories of them...Pusa was the most fun, stylish, and had the best sense of humor; Mihai knew everything about everything and loved his dogs and cars; and Getta was like my grandmother, making the holidays inviting with great gifts and wonderful Romanian food. I will always cherish those times and am blessed to have had the time to spend with them during my childhood.
Christian Raftopol
December 26, 2011
Pusa was my sister's Godmother, but to me she was an aunt. She was full of energy, funny, and always seemed alot younger emotionally and personally than all her peers. I'm sorry to add that Michael passed yesterday. I just got word myself this morning. I will miss them all, Michael, Pusa, Jetta (I never knew how to spell her name correctly but I loved her as a child) and even Sheamus and Wilson, the dogs. I will miss not being able to spend another holiday with either of them. Mihai was there for my family when my father passed and now it seems to me an era to be lost. They were the best of people.
Anda Puscasu (Baracu)
September 14, 2011
I was very impressed that I could find this opportunity to express my fillings now, after 10 years of that terrible day of September 11. Ana (Pusha) was my dearest aunt and she was like an older sister that I have never had. She was full of energy and happiness, an elegant person, very sensitive and caring. We were dumbfounded when it had happened because we saw all at TV here in Romania. We lost contact with Michel after the event and I want to tell him if he will see this message that we are waiting to get in touch with him again. I will always keep you in my mind dear Pusha and l will never stop thinking of you and of all great moments we've spent together. I can't forget that image on TV and my thought was then that was not real... Good bye my dearest Pusha !
Norma Davis
September 11, 2011
On this 10th anniversary of a tragedy, I attended a memorial service in Danville IL where light sticks were passed out with the names of the 911 victims. I had Ana Fosteris's name on mine. May I offer my deepest sympathy to all of your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. God bless you.
Wall of remembrance at the World Trade Center. Visited the World Trade Center Site a couple of years after the tragedy, found this extremely moving..
Dave Stanley
September 4, 2011
Cheryl Mogelnicki
March 24, 2011
I had the pleasure to have worked with Ana in 1986-l988. She was a beautiful woman and a caring and loving person. It was at FBHall that Ana and I would have lunch many times together. She always dressed so elegantly. She was someone that I admired.Every time she spoke about her husband Michael she had nothing but kind words to say. I am grateful that I was able to have the opportunity to spend time with someone so special. Ana was my friend and do miss her. May she rest in peace and God Bless her family.
Tessa Dumitrescu
May 1, 2010
It's been almost 10 years and I still can't find the words to say how much I miss you...There's an emptiness that will never be filled...you were my cousin and my friend..but most of all, you were a wonderful woman...Until we meet again in God's enchanting Garden, thank you for being part of my life.
Doug Abraham
August 6, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Ex Aon Employee
September 11, 2008
Ana, sometimes I wonder why good people have to die. There could have been so much you could have done and needed to do. It is unfair that you died but, then again, maybe God had a better plan for you and saw it fit you take you from here. You are remembered Ana with a smile.
Kristine
November 2, 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.
P Tabbernor
October 8, 2006
In memory....
Angie Campbell
April 25, 2002
God BLess you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace..........
gayle schwartz
March 25, 2002
Dear Michael,
Although I never had the chance to meet your wife, Ana; I felt I knew her through having you as a friend and you're telling me about her. I'm sorry I'm now so very far away, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and many prayers have been said for Ana. May GOD BLESS HER and may GOD give you all the strength and comfort you need to deal with this tragedy.
With Love and Prayers, gayle
January 19, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS
LOVELY WOMAN ANA FOSTERIS AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND
HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Gladys Jurgen
January 16, 2002
I worked with Ana for several years at FBH and Aon. She always had good things to say about people, a very cheering and loving person. A lot of our discussions was about our long commute from LI but we never seem to want to give it up. My deepest sympathy to her husband Michael, she always talked about you.
Teresa Gonzalez
January 14, 2002
I had the pleasure to work with Ana a few years ago. She was such a wonder genuine woman. God Bless Ana and all of her family.
Teresa Jahn
January 1, 2002
May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by the precious memories of the beautiful moments shared with Ana. May Ana's life and love live on in those who love her. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Ana. 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
Musser Hall Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We just wanted to give our sympathies and let you know that you are not alone during this time of tragedy. May God be with you, and we wish you a Merry Christmas! You will never be forgotten!!
Linda Esposito
December 4, 2001
I was a commuter on the LIRR who often spoke with Ana for close to a year. She was a very interesting and caring person. Even if she was not feeling in the best of spirits she would always say something to make me laugh. The one thing I do remember is how she always wore dark sun glasses and I always wanted to tell her not to wear them because she had the most beautiful expressive green eyes, I never got to tell her......I will miss her laugh and good humor. Love Always Your Friend from the LIRR... LINDA
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