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Jeffrey Chairnoff Obituary
From football to Food Network: that was the journey that Jeffrey Chairnoff had made over the last few years.
Before he became a father, Mr. Chairnoff, 35, liked to spend his Sundays during the fall and winter watching football games. It was the perfect way to unwind, said his wife, Helaine, after an intense workweek at Sandler O'Neill & Partners, where he eventually became managing director of the mortgage financing group. Not that he was a stereotypical type-A Wall Street guy: if anything, co- workers told Mrs. Chairnoff that her husband was a calm ballast noted for his thoroughness and attention to detail.
Still, after Sarah, 6, and Benjamin, 2, were born, Mr. Chairnoff changed his lifestyle to accommodate everyone but himself.
He was dubbed Mr. Clean by his family because of his tendency to keep the kitchen spotless. And he loved to watch the Food Network. He printed out recipes, and he was particularly fond of making peanut butter pie with his daughter. His favorite show was "Emeril," because it was Sarah's, too.
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 31, 2001.
CHAIRNOFF JEFFREY MARC, 35, of West Windsor N.J., died Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Jeffrey was a 1984 graduate of Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills PA, and a 1988 cum laude graduate of Franklin & Marshall College where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. In 1992, Jeffrey joined Sandler O'Neill, an investment banking firm in New York City. He became a Managing Director of their mortgage finance group in 2000. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Helaine (nee Kaminsky), and 2 children Sarah (age 6) and Benjamin (age 19 months); also survived by his parents Hedda and Hugh Chairnoff of Yardley PA, sisters Deborah (Walter) Sherman of Wallingford PA and Alicia Chairnoff of Warrington PA, and paternal grandmother Vivian Chairnoff of Haverford PA. A Memorial Service was held Sunday Oct. 14th at Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville N.J. Contributions in Jeffrey's memory may be made to the Jeffrey M. Chairnoff Memorial Fund, c/o Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster PA 17604.
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Jeffrey on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
September 11, 2020
Praying today for Jeffrey's family on this day of remembrance. Much love to all from Texas.
Bernie Beck
September 11, 2019
Did not know Jeffrey, but did know his parents. Worked with his father at the Federal Reserve
bank of Philadelphia in the early 70s. A wonderful couple and a great boss. Visited the memorial in NY and Yardley, PA offering prayers at each site. R. I. P.
December 12, 2018
Jeff was a high school friend of mine who I had the pleasure of talking with and playing volleyball as well as backyard football with. When I told him that I was accepted into the college of my choice, I can remember specifically how happy he was for me. My memories of Jeff will be filled with understaning how kind, intelligent, and peaceful he was. I pray often that his family finds comfort knowing he touched my life in a positive way and that although he is no longer with us, I will never forget him.
Robert Bloch
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Elaine Rogers
September 11, 2015
I was working a mortgage sale deal with Jeff and when I arrived at work that day I had a phone message to give him a call. But it was too late. Every 9/11 I stop and say a prayer for Jeff and all those lost on that fateful day. God Bless all the families.
Norma Gearhart
September 11, 2014
After the first plane hit the north tower I frantically called to make sure my dear friend, Judy Scott, was safe. Jeff answered the phone and told me she had taken the morning off. I asked him if everyone there was all right and were they evacuating his building. He stated yes, they were waiting on instructions for evacuations. I told him to take care and I hung up. Minutes later I watched in disbelief as the second plane hit the tower. I will never forget that phone call and it haunts me to this day. God bless all of Jeff's family. I know too well how difficult this is for you all. Time doesn't heal all wounds.
Suzy G
September 11, 2013
I often think about you and your family. I missed your smile.
Carolyn
September 11, 2011
Thinking of Jeff and his family today. Jeff was always a pleasure to work with and very kind. May God bless and be with his family. I pray for God's comfort and mercy to surround them.
September 11, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family. Such precious people lost but never ever forgotten
Julie McFarland
September 11, 2011
My thoughts are of you on the 10th anniversary of your passing. God Bless You and Your Family.
Paul Cooper
January 3, 2009
I had the privilege to work with Jeff at Sandler O'Neill. He was warm, thoughtful, diverse, caring. All of the things one would want in a co-worker and certainly a friend. I think of him often and of his wife and children. The world is worse off as a result of his death.
Doug Abraham
January 3, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kristy E
September 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joel Katz
August 4, 2008
I miss you Jeff. I think about you and your family often. Rest in peace, my friend.
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
June 11, 2008
NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO LOST THE LIVES ON 9-11..
Denita Beaugez
April 13, 2007
It has been over five (5) years, and you have not been forgotten.
Kristine
October 27, 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
September 9, 2006
In memory....
Jim Black
September 11, 2005
It is hard to believe that it has been four years since Jeff was suddenly taken away from us. Even though time passes, the pain does not go away. Our family's prayers continue to be with Helaine, Sarah and Benjamin. May God continue to comfort and bless the family and friends of Jeff. He was a fine man and his absence on this earth continues to be sorely missed.
Shannon Hager
January 8, 2003
You are an angel in heaven.
Joan McSherry
December 29, 2002
I made a square for the National Tribute Quilt - done by the Steel Quilters in Pittsburg, PA - and put his name in a star, thinking stars and stripes in honor of his being a fallen American. Having just read his Legacy profile, I find the star all the more fitting because he was Jewish. This is Holy Family Sunday in the Catholic Church and we are ALL brothers and sisters. I was honored to pay this tribute to Jeffrey. In my eyes he is a true, albiet reluctant, hero.
Requiescat in Pace.
(May he rest in peace.)
Bruce Levin
September 11, 2002
Jeff was a great and loyal friend at Franklin & Marshall College where we met and became close friends. He was a great support for me when I needed help or encouragement while at college. Although we were not as close in recent years, I will never forget Jeff and our years of friendship at Franklin & Marshall and the years that followed. It is a tragedy that has affected me deeply and will continue to for the rest of my own life. I wish his wife and children peace as they go on with their own lives.
Nicholas Rozansky
September 11, 2002
Jeffrey is a cousin that I never had the privilege of meeting. I know that he is survived by a loving family. My hope is that Jeffrey's family knows that people all around the country are thinking of them. If there is any way that I can be of help, please let me know.
With Love,
Nicholas A. Rozansky
Faye Heath
September 8, 2002
My choir is participating in what has become known as the "Rolling Requiem". Choirs all over the world will sing the Mozart Requiem, starting at 8:46 a.m. in their time zone, on the morning of Sept. 11, 2002, commemorating those who lost their lives on that terrible day, one year ago.
Our choir members have been given the name of one person who died and we will each call that person's name aloud prior to singing the Requiem. I will be singing for Jeffrey M. Chairnoff.
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine. (Grant them eternal rest, Lord.)
dale ledbetter
April 28, 2002
jeff was one of the nicest people i ever had the privelge of working with in the securities industry. my deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
I did not know you or anyone else that lost their life on that horrible day. I sat and watched over and over again as they replayed the whole thing on the TV. I cried the whole time and I hurt thinking about all of the families that would have a loved on not return home. May God Bless you and the family and frineds that you leave behind. Rest in his loving peace.
Angela Ashlock
April 15, 2002
I chose to make a quilt block for Jeffrey for the United in Memory quilt. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but the story of how important his family and children were to him, touched my heart. I am a mom of a one-year-old and shed tears while reading about Jeffrey. I long for the days when I too can make peanut butter pies with my son as Jeffrey did with his daughter. My heart and prayers go out to his wife, children, and family.
Katie Graves
March 1, 2002
I went to Franklin and Marshall with Jeff, same year. He always seemed to be a lovely person, though I didn't know him well. I'm so very sorry.
Leslie Leonard
January 9, 2002
My sorrow and prayers go out to the family of Jeffrey Marc Chairnoff. May his memory stay alive in your hearts forever or until you meet again.
Sincerely,
Leslie
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Jeffrey. The picture you have shared with us shows Jeffrey's smile reflecting his warm, friendly, and caring heart. May his attention to detail, cooking abilities, life and love live on in those who love him. May the sorrow in your heart be lightened by the warm memories of times shared with Jeffrey. May you always feel the warmth of his love surround you. 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
monica hesch
December 21, 2001
I wear a mercy bracelet with jeffrey's name on it everyday. i work as a nurse on a high risk maternity unit in albuquerque and will bring his memory to whomever happens to ask who he was. I am without words for this horrendous tragedy. my heart goes out to all who knew him and loved him. as the mother of four teenage sons,i know that we are all now vulnerable to jeffrey's fate in a way that we never were. My hope is to live my life with meaning and purpose and to pass that on to my kids. May God bless us all.
December 21, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS JEFFREY MARC CHAIRNOFF
AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE...GOD BLESS
HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Steve Blanchard
December 7, 2001
On October 1, I received an return E-mail message indicating that my message to Jeff was "undeliverable". I had been sending a file to "him" for business purposes on a monthly basis for several years. When it was returned I thought, oh well, I guess he doesn't work there any more and I would find out where I should send it next. A few days later while reading an article in the NY Times about the wife of an Executive with the company, it dawned on me. The cryptic E-mail address was in fact sent to this organization that experienced so many losses. Perhaps my cyber colleague was one of them? Research confirmed my fears. Gone was the person that I had tried to liven up the dull transmission with a sentence of human contact. Our comments about the impending "Y2K bug" seem so far away and so insignificant.
My thoughts go to your family at least once a day. I realize that I am a just one in a sea of many, but you will be my memory of this tragic event. You will not be forgotten as long as I live. God bless you and your family.
pat boehne
November 26, 2001
A wonderful son, husband and father, loyal to his college, his friends and his employer;loving to his family. A man of honor always.
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