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Zhanetta Tsoy Obituary
On Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., Zhanetta Tsoy's life was to begin anew. It was Day 1 of a new job in a new country, a place where she and her husband believed their futures were as big and bright as the New York skyline. Fresh from Kazakhstan, Ms. Tsoy, 32, could hardly believe she was about to go to work in one of the world's tallest buildings, as an accountant for Marsh & McLennan. She was so excited that shortly after arriving in America, on Aug. 23, Ms. Tsoy dragged her husband and 4-year-old daughter on a sightseeing trip to the World Trade Center.
Her husband, Vyacheslav Ligay, said she was "very hurried" when she left for her first morning of work. "She was afraid that she can't be late," he said. "Zhanetta wanted very much to make a good start."
In the days since the towers collapsed, Mr. Ligay has looked for the words to explain the disaster to their daughter, Alexandra. He has searched for the photos of their trip to the trade center, but they have also disappeared. Family members want him and Alexandra to come home to Kazakhstan. Mr. Ligay cannot. "Dead or alive, this is where my wife is," he said. "As long as we are here, she is with us."
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The Kindred Family
February 6, 2020
Deepest sympathy to your family for your loss of Zhanetta. May God always give the strength needed to cope.
September 14, 2016
Remembered. You will never be forgotten. I pray your family has found peace and pray God surrounds them with comfort.
P Tabbernor
April 4, 2007
In memory....
Jules Burchard
March 27, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss and I cannot imagine what you are feeling. Your wife's memory will live forever in your heart as well as in your daughter. You will see your wife some days each in different ways. Time will not heal you, but find comfort in knowing that your pain will lesson over time. You will never ever forget her smile, laughter, face, her, the wife you loved and lost. It is better to have loved and lost then to never have loved at all. With love, Burchard Family
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Robert Alex Tacorda
September 16, 2002
God Bless you and your family! Keep on believing you will get by, for god will help you! You are in my prayers!
Rob
Mike Fogarty
September 11, 2002
I have been so hurt by these attacks, but I don't know what it felt like to lose a loved one in this horrible tradgedy. My heartfelt condolences go out to Zhenetta's family, Zhenetta, and the rest of the victims and their friends and family. God Bless America
Alison Liss
September 11, 2002
I just wanted to let you know that Zhanetta's story touched me and I will never forget her, or any of the victims of 9/11. My best wishes for your family in the future.
Linda Varos
September 11, 2002
We cannot feel the pain and grief you are experiencing, but our hearts go out to you in compassion and our prayers go up to heaven in Zhanetta's name. May her bright vision for your future in this country become a reality. We embrace you as countrymen.
April Thompson
May 30, 2002
God bless you and your family. As painful as it is, God has a plan for all of us. A specific amount of breaths, words and day on this earth. Never forget what your wife/mother stood for. Forever keep her in your hearts as America will.
Angie Campbell
May 29, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family that you left behind on that horrible day last September. May you forever rest in peace in the loving arms of the Lord.
May 10, 2002
MAY THE SOUL OF ZHANETTA TSOY AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE..AMEN
May 10, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN...ZHANETTA TSOY AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Les center
February 6, 2002
I was particularly moved in reading that she was at her first day of workin her new country. So sad, So tragic. I still grieve for all of them. Les
Teresa Jahn
December 8, 2001
We are so very sorry Zhanetta's first day at her new job was so devastating. Our hearts are 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
k mosz
November 16, 2001
I am so deeply saddened that your wife (and momma ) passed away without fully realizing and living the American Dream. I hope that someday you and your daughter can find the happiness that brought you so far from your homeland. I am so grateful that my grandparents came to America to give me a life of Liberty. I pray that someday YOUR grandchildren will say the same thing. I am so very sorry thatZhanetta was robbed of the chance to see that day. I will not forget her and your family. I have written your name in my Bible.
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