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Cesar Alviar Obituary
Cesar Alviar used to tell his wife, Grace, that everyone is born with a fate, and "your fate was to marry me." He saw her dancing, long hair swaying, at a party in their native Philippines and asked where she lived. He was quiet and modest, she said, but very handsome.
It took him three years to win her heart. But he stayed romantic. After 28 years, he still brought her flowers and opened doors for her. He loved to take her ballroom dancing. Three years ago, they renewed their vows. Mrs. Alviar wore an embroidered Filipino wedding dress. Their friends teased them "You still answered `yes,' in spite of everything?" Mr. Alviar pointed out that they had been married three times, in a civil ceremony, the religious service, and then this one.
His wife always drove Mr. Alviar, 60, to the bus station in Bloomfield, N.J., so he could get to his job as an accountant at Marsh & McLennan on the 94th floor of 1 World Trade Center. "He always kissed me before he got out," she said. But on Sept. 11, he hesitated after the kiss. "It was like he wanted to say something, but because I was rushing, I just said goodbye."
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Fely Magallanes
September 12, 2022
Rest In Peace, Cesar.
May your wonderful memories linger in your family to alleviate the pain of your sudden and tragic passing.
You replaced my boss accountant, your "tukayo." You led a staff of 7 that included your cousin Felipe and Tony Alger, also from Laguna. I quit to move on and go back to school, so I did not know more about you, but having an older brother. Plus, you were quiet.
I happened to turn the TV on years after 9/11 running photos of people mentioning each name. It was Oprah´s channel commemorating the victims at the Twin Towers. I saw the faces that went by each screen shot and there mentioned "Cesar Alviar." Recollecting what I just saw, it was my boss. Sad moment to see him again after my resignation in 1966.
Fely Magallanes
Ruth Seraphin
September 11, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Rest In Peach Mr. Alviar
John Yarbrough
September 11, 2021
Cesar, I never met you but your story has been a part of all of our lives now for 20 years, and will be forever. To us you are no stranger. God bless you.
Louise Scalzo
September 11, 2021
Rest In Peace
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Cheryl Greenleaf
September 10, 2021
we will never forget this day and hope that your family and friends have wonderful memories of you to carry them forward.
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Cesar on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Unknown
November 8, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Ill see you soon
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2018
To the family and friends of Cesar A. Alviar:
Cesar will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
October 3, 2015
I am so sorry for your lost. It is very difficult to lose a one. but their is real hope for the future. Please read Roman 16:4.
Roger Beardsley
September 14, 2014
I rode with Cesar's name on my motorcycle vest for "2 million bikers to DC". His name will stay on my vest till I make it back to Oregon
alexis @ jenjen amoranto
September 11, 2013
I am alexis amoranto from binan laguna condlence po we pray for you. God bless you po .......
Barbara Boam
November 29, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #54) on 11/29/11 as a dedication to your life.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Danei Bowers
September 22, 2010
I don't know if the family will see this but I wanted to let them know that this past Sept. 11th I ran a "We will never forget" 5k, put on by the Naval base here in Guam,in memory of all who lost their lives that day. Each runner pinned a name of a victim and ran in their honor and I was given Mr. Alviar. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Armenio Sandoval
September 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tessie Aligui
September 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Grace and family. I come from Calamba, Laguna Philippines. I used to see you and Cesar together way back in the 70's. You are such a lovely couple.
jeddah alviar
May 17, 2008
hi, i don't know if im related to you but i just drop by to share my prayers with you.
jeddah alviar, philippines
Jeremy Alviar
February 8, 2008
I never knew who you were. I never got the chance to see you, but I do know that your in a better place now.. My prayers are with your family left behind. We lost a lot of good people that day. I never knew until just now that I had a family member in that bulding.
Doug Abraham
January 26, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Dawn Sproules
December 30, 2006
Merry Christmas!MAy this New Year bring Love and peace to this Family.God bless!
Gemma
November 24, 2006
I came across this at work today. It's so touching to know that so many cared for you. I miss you, dad. There's not one day when I don't think about you. Continue to watch over us and bless us. I Love You...Always.
aj
November 16, 2006
god bless
Kristine
October 13, 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 vane. We will always remember.
September 15, 2006
May your family remember the wonderful times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Fernando Albiar
September 11, 2006
Hello my name is Fernando S. Albiar from Kenedy, Texas. I am currently teaching at Martin Middle School at Corpus Christi, Texas. I just wanted to tell your family and loved ones that my Theatre class put together a memorial for the victims and families of that tragic day. We wanted to let the world know that they are not forgotten, and they will always be in our prayers. God Bless the Alviar family, and all the others that were lost on that horrific day.
From the Albiar family in Kenedy, Texas.
CLAUDIA
September 6, 2006
GOD BLESS
P Tabbernor
August 19, 2006
In memory....
Rosemary
September 11, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Rose
Carmelita & Salvacion Elepano
September 12, 2003
We will never forget, and you will be in our prayers always. May your family be blessed. And we will miss you.
Marla & Gloria Coronel
September 12, 2003
We will always remember you Cesar. Your in our prayers always. May god bless you and your family.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coronel
September 12, 2003
Cesar, You will never be forgotten, we will remember you and your family in our prayer always.
Amir Myla Alviar
September 11, 2003
I don't know if I'm related to your family or not, but after 2 years, I still think of you and all the others, and praying that all the loved ones you all left behind find peace and happiness in their lives, and forgiveness in their hearts. God bless you all!
Del Newberry
September 23, 2002
Cesar,
You sound like a wonderful man. We will always remember you and I will personally pray for your wife, family, and friends that so sorely miss you here on earth.
Love from Texas...
Dorris & Menard Mendoza
September 13, 2002
We don't know you but we're giving our sincere condolences to the family of Cesar. We're from Sta. Cruz, Laguna originally.
Frank Towers
September 11, 2002
May God bless the Alviar Family in their time of need. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Ton Elepano Brown
September 11, 2002
The Alviar family will always be in our prayers.
Ton & Lee
Kathy Carrion
September 10, 2002
I am happy that this person did get to love and be loved in return. Now, while in heaven, he can sit and smile down on his family and know that his family was loved and as so was he. God bless you.
Francis Alviar
June 11, 2002
My prayers go out to the family of Mr. Cesar Alviar.
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God bless you and the loved ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in loving peace.
Mark Capper
April 20, 2002
My thoughts and prayers go out the family of Cesar A. Alviar
George Tee
January 29, 2002
I am proud to say that Cesar was a classmate of mine from our beloved high school of St. John Academy in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, class of 1958. He was a very close friend and I will miss him. But I shall always treasure the memories of our friendship. To Grace, his wife and their children, I share in your joys and sorrows for Cesar. I am sure the Good Lord has a special place for Cesar in his Kingdom.
Gemma Elepano
January 16, 2002
Cesar you will never be forgotten,
your memory will always be remembered.God Bless You.
Jerrick & Gemma Elepano
Teresa Jahn
January 10, 2002
May Cesar's life and love continue living in all who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times together. We are very sorry for your loss of Cesar. 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
Alba Ruiz
January 9, 2002
God Bless the Alviar Family,
Alba N. Ruiz & Family
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 2, 2001
GOD BLESS CESAR A. ALVIAR AND MAY HE
REST IN PEACE..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS...GOD BLESS AMERICA FOR
EVER AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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