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Joseph Pick Obituary
There was something about that Christmas nearly four years ago that inspired Joseph Pick to go beyond the normal holiday routine. Not only did Mr. Pick decorate his home in Hoboken, N.J., and buy the usual assortment of presents (hiding them in black garbage bags) for his wife, Marie Puccio-Pick, and his daughter, Jeannette, but he also decided to pose as Santa Claus.
It was a major undertaking that involved secretly buying a Santa suit, slipping into it unnoticed and arriving at his in-laws' house on Christmas Eve. And it went off so well that he even surprised his wife. But he made one little mistake: The label on his sweatshirt was visible through a seam in the suit. Jeannette, now 9, and her cousin, Julianna Antonucci, recognized it right away.
Mr. Pick, a vice president at Fiduciary Trust, was quick with an explanation when confronted afterward: Because Santa was far too busy, the visitor was actually an elf. In fact, Mr. Pick went on, he was an elf.
After her father became missing on Sept. 11, Jeannette reminded her mother about that Christmas Eve. "Is Daddy still an elf?" she asked. "I said, 'Sure, he is,' " Ms. Puccio-Pick recalled. Though it was months before Christmas, Jeannette went about making her Christmas list.
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October 29, 2024
miss you
Howard Cooper
March 12, 2023
I still think of you often. You and your daughter have had a profound effect on my life. God bless you and your family.
donald j Ravallese (cousin)
February 1, 2023
may god bless you,cousin joseph DiZuzio pick.
Anonymous Anonymous
November 19, 2022
RIP thinking of you
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Dawn
September 11, 2021
Miss you Joe!
Grace Antonucci
October 2, 2020
Joe you will never be forgotten. Each day you are remembered. Please stay close to Jeannette. She needs your presence more than ever.
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2019
Again, I wear your bracelet. It is on an old and wrinkled wrist. I'm so sorry you were not able to age and see your darling daughter grown. I'm 72 years old. I will leave this bracelet for my granddaughter to continue the legacy. Even though she was not born when you died, we must teach the young ones to honor you and all the others that perished on that day. Marlene Hinkle Taylor
The Kindred Family
October 26, 2018
Our sincere heartfelt condolences we send to your family. Everyday may God continue to give you the comfort and help needed as you try to cope with such a sad loss. May your family be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care even though much time has passed. Joe touched many lives and will always be fondly remembered.
Grace Antonucci
September 12, 2018
Joe - we will always remember you each and every day. Thank you Marlene - you always remember Joe!!
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2018
Every September 11th, I wear a bracelet with your name. I'll never forget what happened, or that you left your wife and little girl, way too soon. Marlene Hinkle Taylor
September 12, 2017
Thank you for always remembering Joe and wearing his bracelet. God bless everyone who remembers and honors September 11th.
September 11, 2017
Today, I wear the bracelet with your name on it for the 15th time. 16 years ago, you gave the ultimate sacrifice.
John Yarbrough
September 10, 2017
Today NY1 ran a segment on a man who puts a white rose on the names of all 9/11 heroes on their birthday. On the day they did the segment, a white rose was placed on your name, on what would have been your 56th birthday. You are not forgotten.
S.J. Friscia III
June 11, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
Kathy
September 9, 2016
In Remembrance
Marlene Taylor
September 9, 2016
I think of you every anniversary of 9/11. We never met, but you're forever in my thoughts and heart. I wear the bracelet with your name on the anniversary.
February 3, 2016
I still have a bracelet with your name on it. I wear it every year on the anniversary of 9/11. I'm so glad another Joseph Pick will be in a run and place a flag in your name. Marlene Hinkle Taylor
February 2, 2016
<3
Joseph Pick
August 17, 2015
Hello Joseph Pick
My name is Joseph Pick also. I have know about you since 2001. This September I will be doing a run to remember in Sacramento Ca. At the end we have a memorial with 3000+ names engraved with a spot for a flag for every sole we lost on 9/11. I will place your flag. You are not forgotten and you never will be.
Jeannette
November 20, 2014
Dear dad,
I miss you so much. I've bee doing well im school. I hope your proud of me. It'll be fifteen years since I spent the holidays with you. Soon it'll be thanksgiving. I still remember how we always used to play football. And my birthday comes soon afterwards. I still have the bike you got me. I remember Christmas was always your favorite and "Santa" would always leave me the best presents. Even though so much time has passed its still hard to not have you their celebrating with the rest of the family. The amount of joy you would radiate during those times have been extremely missed. Even though it seems like everyone has moved your, your absence hurts me as much as it did the day you were taken from us Thank you for being the best father in the world. Even though you were a short part of my life you are the most significant part of it. I am so grateful for all the memories I have of you and your memory will always live on in my heart. I love and miss you so much!
Love,
Your daughter
Jeannette Puccio-pick
November 20, 2014
Dear dad,
I miss you so much. I've bee doing well im school. I hope your proud of me. It'll be fifteen years since I spent the holidays with you. Soon it'll be thanksgiving. I still remember how we always used to play football. And my birthday comes soon afterwards. I still have the bike you got me. I remember Christmas was always your favorite and "Santa" would always leave me the best presents. Even though so much time has passed its still hard to not have you their celebrating with the rest of the family. The amount of joy you would radiate during those times have been extremely missed. Even though it seems like everyone has moved your, your absence hurts me as much as it did the day you were taken from us Thank you for being the best father in the world. Even though you were a short part of my life you are the most significant part of it. I am so grateful for all the memories I have of you and your memory will always live on in my heart. I love and miss you so much!
Love,
Your daughter
October 4, 2014
Thank you Marlene and everyone else who remembers and honors Joe each year!!
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2014
I still wear your bracelet. God bless you and the ones you left behind. You will never be forgotten. You are a hero.
Sanchia Holder
August 16, 2014
Hello Joseph,
I address you as though you're still with us because you are, somewhere else. Thanks for connecting with me when I saw your name with the white rose. It means a lot to me being in desperate need of connections with people that I have clung to God alone because of the inconsistencies relating to people.
At first I didn't know why I was so drawn to your and another fallen hero's names. I figured it was the beautiful white roses that were left there. But after reading both your and her guestbooks on here, I realized that you would have been 53 years old today, when I visited the 9/11 memorial and museum! on your birthday! :)
Because your spirit lives on, we were able to meet in a special way, and for that I am grateful and will remember you always.
Blessings to you and your family,
SASH
Melissa Arias-Moro
May 21, 2014
Dear Mr Pick,
We first met in 1999. I was Jennette's baby sitter. I was so saddened to hear the news. My heart brakes for your family. Especially, for Jennette. I remember how her face would glow as soon as she'd would see you. She'd jump up into your arms to hug you and she would wrap her legs around you, as if to never let go. Its just surreal to know that you're gone. You and Marie were loving dedicated parents. I will never forget, your kindness and sincerity. I pray that you continue to watch over your beautiful daughter. Though she's a grown woman now, I too can relate to her loss. I lost my father at a very young age, to tragedy. My hope is that both she and Marie find strength in each other. May you rest in peace, Amen!
September 12, 2013
Joe - We miss you more than words can say!! Jeannette did a beautiful job reading the names and honoring you. You would be very proud.
Thanks Marlene for remembering Joe and for remembering us!!
Grace Antonucci
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2013
I'll be wearing my bracelet today with your name on it. God bless you and the ones you left behind. Marlene Taylor, Loganville, GA.
Grace Antonucci
September 10, 2012
Joe
Eleven years have passed and it seems like yesterday. We were so hopeful in the first few days - that you were safe. We knew if anyone could get out that it would be you. You were COOL!! I hope you are with Poppy!! Send Jeannette your love - she misses you deeply!! Our world will never be the same without you!!
Scott Easton
March 11, 2012
My friend and classmate at St. John's, I'll never forget you Joseph.
Scott
P.S. I didn't know that I was printing reports for you (for Fiduciary) while I worked at Vestcom. I would see your name on the report headings and think about you not realizing it was really you!
Jeannette
December 23, 2011
Miss you Dad and thinking of you all the time. Hope your going to celebrate Xmas in your Santa costume. Love you and Miss you
Marlene Taylor
September 12, 2011
Joe, we never met, but every year on 9/11, I wear the bracelet with your name on it. Yesterday, you rode in the wind on a Harley. I shared your story with everyone. God bless.
Lisa
September 11, 2011
Joe,
My cousin! Although we hadnt seen each other in years our family was always full of love anytime we met. I have loving memories of growing up with you & to this day can not belive what has happened. All my love to you & family! stay close to all our family in heaven and help guide our way. until we meet again. xoxo
Ida Rampoldi
September 8, 2011
Dear Joe,
It will be 10 years since you were here with your family and friends on Earth. I know you are looking out for Jeannette and Marie as some kind of clever and funny angel. I miss you and will never forget you. Bless you.
Marie
August 23, 2011
I hope you were there to welcome Poppy into heaven. I cannot believe you are both gone.
Memorial Day 2011
Olivia, Lauren, Nicole and Amanda Gelber
June 7, 2011
Marie: Received your message and replied. Not sure if you received. Please stay in touch. [email protected] I would love for my 4 girls and your daughter to meet each other and not lose touch.
Lynda
Lynda Rodia Gelber
September 14, 2010
I am a distant relative of Joe.....shortly after 9 11 I went to the cemetery to visit family......I promised my mom who passed away feb 2000 that I d always stop at the plot where Joe s mom and grandfather are.....on that morning I received a call about what had happened to Joe.....that day when I arrived at the cemetery the writing of Joe left me so sad.......I made sure to pick up some flags and flowers .......until this day i still make sure.....I visit the plot when I vist my parents and grandparents at the cemetery.....
Lynda Rodia Gelber......Wayne NJ.....
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2009
I never met you, Joseph, but I still have the bracelet with your name on it. Today, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, especially your daughter. Rest in peace.
Carole Keathley
September 11, 2009
I never knew you or your family, Joseph. I lived in Hoboken, NJ, and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia on Sept. 16, 2000. After the events of Sept. 11, I returned to Hoboken and NYC to comfort a friend who witnessed the second plane striking the WTC, and to comfort myself as well.
Over a three-day period, I shot dozens of photographs to document what I saw, so I could share with others and help those who didn't have a personal connection to the area realize how devastating it truly was to us New Yorkers (I am an LI native).
One picture, though, still haunts me. It is of a "missing" poster your daughter Jeanette made, that was on a street post in Hoboken. I am attaching it now to share with your friends and family. Looking at it today and seeing this guest book has made me cry about all those we lost for the first time in perhaps seven years.
To Joseph's family...If you find this picture to be too difficult to see, please delete it and my entry, and accept my apologies. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Jeanette touched my heart deeply and I wanted to let you know.
Doug Abraham
August 16, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Grace
September 11, 2008
Joe..We think of you often...especially today. It doesn't seem possible that it has been 7 years. You would be so proud of Jeannette. We made it to WDW this summer and she was thrilled. I know you would have wanted to be there but we did feel your presence. Stay close to her - she needs you. Miss you every single day!! You're cool!!!
Jeannette, Julianna, Matthew
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Daddy,Uncle Joe
August 26, 2007
Grace
August 16, 2007
Happy Birthday Joe!!!
We miss more and more each day!!
Stay close to Jeannette...she needs you!!
Miss you always
G, J, and M
Doug Abraham
August 16, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Amanda
July 24, 2007
Joe, I have been thinking about you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
You are extremely missed!
P Tabbernor
February 1, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
January 4, 2007
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.
Grace
September 12, 2006
Joe
Five years have passed and it still doesn't seem possible. Please watch over Jeannette. Let her feel your presence and guide her throughout her life. Be cool - your're the coolest!!
Marlene Taylor
September 11, 2006
Joe, I never met you, but I still have a silver bracelet with your name. I'm wearing it today, just as I did in 2001. I feel as if I know you. Your relatives and friends paint a vivid picture of what a wonderful person you are. I wrote my own personal tribute to you and sent it to all my friends. Now many people have a face to put on World Trade Center heroes.
Grace
August 16, 2006
Happy Birthday Joe!!!
billy anderson
April 23, 2006
hi
Donato Silvestri
September 11, 2005
Thinking of you today and continue missing you. I will always be greatful for your friendship.
Donato
Grace Puccio Antonucci
August 21, 2005
Joe
Think of you often. You would have celebrated your 44th birthday this past week!!! We prayed for you that day!! Stay close to Jeannette, she needs your spirit!!
December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas Daddy,
Love Jeannette
Your Loving Family
September 12, 2004
Dear Joe,
We are still unable to believe you are not here with us. It still feels like we will see you walking up the street on your way home from the Path. We miss you every single day and hope you are with your Mom and Grandfather... watching over us.
You will never be forgotten.
Dog
September 2, 2004
Dear Joe
Happy 43rd birthday in Heaven. I think of you often and wish you were here. You would be happy to see how Jeannette has grown. She is maturing into a young lady. She and Julianna have become special companions and share many secrets. We spend lots of time together which makes her happy. Her happiness matters most to me. She will grow up with you in her heart and her memories. AD and Popeye had a mass for you. They miss you and miss seeing you with Jeannette. How I wish I could hear all those names, songs and other silly references you had for so many...esp me. How happy I would be to hear you call me dog!!! Jeannette will always have you near her...stay close to her....miss you...Dog
Janet Cauley
August 17, 2004
Dear Joe,
Wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with us. I miss all your visits with Jeanette and all the joy you put in our lives. The pool is not the same without you. You were the official life guard. It is seldom used since you went away.
You are always in my heart. I miss all the times we shared. Thank you for taking me to Hoboken to listen to Frank Sinatra at an Italian restaurant there. You always think of everyone.
It wasn't meant to end this way.
God bless you. You are always in my heart. My family is your family and they all miss you. Today Frank said to me, "I love that guy!"
Love you always.
Janet (your second mom)
Happy Birthday Joe!
God bless you and your Mother in heaven. God bless Jeanette and Marie. Jeanette is getting so tall. She is a pretty girl. You would be so proud of her.
Colleen Brooks
August 16, 2004
Thinking of you all day. Wish you were here. Happy Birthday!!!!
Love ya, Colleen
Julianna and Matthew Antonucci
August 16, 2003
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Uncle Joe
Happy Birthday to you!!
We miss you and love you!!
Julianna and Matthew
Colleen Brooks
August 16, 2003
Dude,
Thought of you all day. Happy Birthday. Miss you and wish you were here so I could make fun of how OLD you are.
Love always,
Colleen
Grace
March 5, 2003
Joe its Wednesday March 5th 2003
I think of you everyday but especially on Wednesday nights driving to Montclair. Yes another job, Joe. I remember when you took me to visit the family you stayed with while at Montclair. It seems like yesterday. Miss you and wish you were with us!!
Marie
December 25, 2002
Merry Christmas in Heaven.
I hope you liked your little Christmas tree.
I know you were here helping me play Santa again.
Matthew Antonucci
November 8, 2002
Uncle Joe...we miss you very much. I asked Mommy to put your picture up so I wouldn't forget what you looked like. I wanted it in the kitchen so when we are eating you can watch over us. I asked why you didn't have your glasses on in the picture. I remember you with your glasses. I'm star of the week this week in Kindergarten and will bring in a picture of you Uncle Joe.
Joe we miss you and think of you everyday...You are always on our mind and forever in our hearts...Grace, Julianna and Matthew
Barbara Wyker
September 9, 2002
Still missing you, Joe. Wish we had the proper means to say Goodbye and say how much you have meant to all of us in the Cauley family. You were always such a true friend and honestly caring person. Thanks for all you did to make our lives more enjoyable. You will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Barbara
Jeannette
August 18, 2002
Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!
We had a cake for you.
I start school again soon. Please stay close to me.
I miss you.
Julianna and Matthew Antonucci
August 15, 2002
Happy Birthday in Heaven Uncle Joe!
It seems like yesterday we had to let you go.
We always feel you by our side, your
a guiding light, a star to us.
We will never forget what happened on that September day.
We never let our feelings hide, there will always be a place in our hearts thats says..Uncle Joe we miss you!!
Love
Julianna and Matthew
Joseph Cauley
June 26, 2002
Joe
may tou rest in peace
with the lord forever
peace be with you
Colleen and Chris Brooks
May 26, 2002
Joe,
Your tree is in bloom...alive and filled with our love for you...Thinking of you always. Missing you every day. The love never ends...You take it with you.
Colleen and Chris
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May GOD Bless you and keep you always. May God watch over the family and friends that you left behind in September and help them to deal with the loss of you. Rest in peace forever more.
April 20, 2002
Dear Joe,
Not an hour goes by without us thinking about you. We miss you very, very much.
M and J
March 25, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..JOSEPH PICK AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS...STAY CLOSE..PRAY...AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOSEPH GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Christmas 1997...Our Special Santa
Julianna and Matthew Antonucci
February 26, 2002
A Special Santa came to visit in
December of 97.
Now he watches over us from heaven.
Say a special prayer for him today.
Always on our minds
Always in our hearts
Forever he will stay.
We miss you Uncle Joe.
Janet Cauley
February 17, 2002
Joe,
You filled may life with kindness and love. Your love for me and my family was so special. You brought so much joy into my life.
I miss your phone calls and visits with Jeanette. You always knew how to make me laugh. You had so much knowledge about the world. When something happened that made the news, your predictions were usually right.
You were so kind to all the children. I could always count on you to be a lifeguard when the kids were in the swimming pool.
From the time you were a baby, I loved you. I remember when you were about five years old and I was watching you at my house. You went home and told your mother you swallowed a marble. I felt so bad because you mother had to take you to a doctor. Twenty years later, you told me you really didn't swallow that marble. You were a trip.
I will miss your laugh and the way you loved to tease and make people happy.
Thank you for taking me to Hoboken and the great restaurant that Frank Sinatra ate at. Thank you for all the roses that you sent to me for my birthday's and Mother's Day.
You were so invincable. I thought you would always be here. I wish we could go back to September 10th and tell everyone to stay home so that all the beautiful lives would not have been lost.
You worked so hard. You were a success in the military, as a student, in business, but most of all you were a great and loyal father.
I pray for all the lives that should never have been taken on September 11.
I miss you. You will be in my heart forever. You are a son to me. I know you are with your mother in heaven, but I am selfish and want you back here with me. But you are still here, living in my heart and memories.
Love,
Mom
Colleen Brooks
February 14, 2002
Joe,
To share often and much...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
Only the Lord knows why he brought you home that day with so many others. I pray you are with your mom. I know how much you missed her.
I love you, Joe (even though you would bite me when we were small). You have been a special friend my entire life. When I think about all the memories we have shared, it brings a smile to my face (sometimes a loud laugh) and a warm love to my heart.
I miss you...always.
I pray that the Lord will watch over Jeanette and Marie and give them His strength and love now and always.
Sometimes the people we meet change our lives forever. You have changed mine.
You will live on in my heart.
Love always...
Colleen
I hope you dance!
Marie Pick
January 11, 2002
for my Daddy
The Heaven's Lord
Once upon a time
There was a girl who had a father
And he was missing......
So, what should she do?
She prays for hope and she never forgets her father
And she will never give up hope
Because she knows that he's still out there
Jeannette Puccio-Pick
In honor of a great man and father.
Grace Antonucci
January 11, 2002
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
May Joseph's life and love live on through Jeannette. We are very sorry for your loss of Joseph. 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
marlene taylor
December 4, 2001
I never knew Joe, but I'll never forget him. I have a silver bracelet with his name on it that I'll cherish as a remembrance of our brave working class heroes who lost their lives while going about their daily lives doing the things that make our country the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Amanda Moros
November 30, 2001
Joe, You were a great person to work with and always knew how to put a smile on my face. Ill never forget you! Your always in my prayers.
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