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Mauricio Gonzalez had such skill on the basketball court that he earned the name Moejiggy from other players, from Greenwich Village to Harlem to his native Washington Heights, said his wife, Evan van Dommelen-Gonzalez. "Basketball was his passion," Ms. van Dommelen-Gonzalez said. "He played on every city court and everybody knew him."
A New Yorker through and through, Mr. Gonzalez was a Knicks fan. "He was almost in tears when Patrick Ewing was traded. He was looking forward to this season to see what was going to happen with Michael Jordan's comeback. I watched opening night without him and cried," his wife said.
He was priming his 15-month-old daughter, Nina, to play for the Women's National Basketball Association, Ms. van Dommelen- Gonzalez said. "She has all the right moves."
Mr. Gonzalez was a carpenter. He was installing furniture at Aon, in 2 World Trade Center, on Sept. 11.
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Luis Ortega
September 11, 2022
Dear Mauricio...So we arrive to the 21st anniversary of your departure from us. May Our Great Lord Jesus bless your soul. I remember like today many years back when you were 4-year old living at 586 W 178th St. Manhattan. Your lovely, full of life smile. Sweet personality. Friendly and outgoing. Yes, that's what we remember about you. Blessings! Luis y Melida Lucia Ortega...
Hazel Jerez
September 11, 2022
My mother always spoke highly of you. She always talked about how you two were close friends. Every year I watch the 9/11 memorial remembrance for her, because she can´t even bear to hear your name. I may have not gotten the opportunity to meet you, but from the memories my mom tells me about, it´s just as if I´ve met you. May you rest in peace, and may your family always be blessed. Noemi Santiago will forever have you in her heart, and so will I.
Mary Ortega
September 11, 2021
It's been 20 years Moe!!
It seems like yesterday. Missing you dearly. Forever in our hearts !
Love you always cuz! ❤
Sgt. WILSON MARTINEZ
September 11, 2019
18 years has passed my brother, you will always be remembered. It was an honor to be your friend.
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Mary Ortega
September 11, 2019
Thinking of you Moe, its been 18 years since you left us, but you will never be forgotten, Miss you and love you always
Lucas Family
April 18, 2019
Sending our continued deep sympathy to your family. Today and always may God and loving memories bring you strength. Mo is still missed today and will always be fondly remembered.
Jimmy Gutierrez
February 23, 2019
Moe we love you and miss you so much!! my brother thank you for coming to me in my dreams its helped ease the pain so much.. love always from the Gutierrez family
Wellington Luciano
September 11, 2016
I miss you dearly,always thinking of the great times we had 2gether,I wish you was here bro,I have a hole in my heart that no one could filled,writing this as I crylove you bro,till we meet again.
Rosa Rivas
September 11, 2016
Our dear friend Moe, fifteen years has passed and it seems like yesterday of that tragic day. You are gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
Guide Spirit
April 25, 2015
Mauricio I thought you such a nice guy and someone so young so successful and full of love.I couldn't believe we lost you.I know your OK up there in heaven and your flying high with the angels and the lord our God!
Sibyl Almonte
September 11, 2014
RIP. Gone but not forgotten MoeJiggy! #neverforget
Colleen Mauk
September 11, 2011
Evan, remembering you, Nina and Mauricio today. Very painful to watch the TV coverage and am still so heartsick over your loss and thousands of others. Wishing you and Nina a happy life with warm memories you will carry of Mauricio. I never met him but I'm sure he was a very special person who died so young. I know he will remain in your hearts forever - until you all are reunited again.
Mary Ortega
September 11, 2011
10 years have passed but my cuz Mauricio will never be forgotten, we still think and remember him dearly. He will always be in my heart. Wish you were here with us. Love You, RIP Moe <3
CiNCO
September 11, 2011
wow .. i heard you were one of the fallen but never looked til today and seeing your picture was very surreal .. for some reason the memory that keeps on coming to me was when ronnie put that jumping jack in your back pocket that afternoon during recess .. well R.I.P. my dude ..
Jessenia
August 25, 2011
Gone but never forgotten!!
Wilson Martinez
April 4, 2011
Remembering you on your birthday. God bless you.
Jeannie Fuentes
April 3, 2011
It's a shame that he went so young but I feel privileged to have met him... gone but NEVER forgotten.. til we meet again..
helen nevarez
April 3, 2011
Love you and miss you hope to see you in paradise and hug you.until then you in my heart and memories!
Wilson Martinez
September 11, 2010
remembering my best friend on this tragic day, you will always be missed. God bless you.
November 20, 2009
wellington luciano
September 12, 2009
MOEJIGGY :FOREVER MY BROTHER,I MISS YOU SO MUCH MAN,SOMETIMES I DO THINGS THAT WE USE TO DO TOGETHER AND MAN,I FEEL YOU,FOREVER IN MY HEART.NEVER FORGOTTEN"AND ALWAYS REMEMBER.
Laura Olivieri
September 11, 2009
Moe,
Once again...Still miss you and think of you often, God bless.
dora murillo
April 4, 2009
hey moe happy birthday
Doug Abraham
April 4, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
WILSON MARTINEZ
September 14, 2008
Moe it's been 7 years since that tragic day in 2001, you will always be remembered, your friend BIGWIL, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.
WELLINGTON LUCIANO
September 11, 2008
MOEJIGGY,NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU(PUTA)LIKE YOU SAY.IT'S BEEN 7 YEARS AND IT FEELS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY,TILL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN......PEACH.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER.MISSING YOU!
Laura Olivieri
September 11, 2008
Moe,
Thinking about you, not only today but always. Miss you! God bless you and your family.
Doug Abraham
April 4, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Cileyn Herrera
October 18, 2007
Moe, I still can't believe you are gone, I still think you are around. Every time I go into the Villalegre and see your picture there that is when it hits me.. I can't even imagine how it would be if you would have been around, still bragging about your beautiful daughter, and how you were going to keep her away from Marc-Armani.. You know 178 is not the same without you and will never be the same.. Will always pray for you and family..
Jackie Herrera
October 18, 2007
We Miss you...
WILSON MARTINEZ
October 18, 2007
Moe, what can I say...You were more than a best friend, you were one of my brothers. You will always be remembered, I'll see you again one day. May God bless you, wish you were still here Bro...
Laura Olivieri
September 11, 2007
Moe,
You will never be forgotten, I miss you. God bless you and your family.
Love always, Laurie
Doug Abraham
April 4, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
December 15, 2006
Till this day I could've never thought I actually knew someone who was made an angel on that god-awful day, I met a girl in 1997 who was best friends with Evan, through them I met Moe. He was very instrumental in providing me guidance to be very close to this extraordinary girl, he had a wonderful personality, charm, a great smile, he was honest and above all he had a good heart.
For the short time we known each other I knew Evan had someone special, my heart goes out to his family, friends and the beautiful baby you and Evan have. I know you will look down on them from time to time.
Kristine
October 26, 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 23, 2006
In remembrance....
WELLINGTON LUCIANO
September 9, 2006
(MOEJIGGY) SEPTEMBER-10-2006 DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON MY BEST FRIEND,BROTHER,FATHER-MAURICIO GONZALES AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,TILL WE MEET AGAIN...ALWAYS IN MY HEART,LOVE ALWAYS(WELLINGTON LUCIANO(PEACH)EMAIL:MOEJIGGY218@YAH
OO.COM--YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL LIVE FOREVER.
ALWAYS LOOK OVER ME AND PROTECT ME BRO'
DORA MURILLO
July 8, 2006
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER...GOODNIGHT NENE TILL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura Olivieri
September 11, 2005
Moe,
Just wanted to tell you that I'm missing you, you'll always be in my heart and will never be forgotten. God bless! Love always, Laurie
Heather Tetreault
September 11, 2003
Moe,
I never met you but my boyfriend and your brother Eric told me everything about you and says he wishes i would have been ble to meet you im so sorry i couldnt,
but i just want you too know how much he and I miss you im sure you saw it when we all tapped the E&J bottle on Eric's birthday in your memory then gave a prayer, well to make a long story short we all miss you and think about you everyday and cant wait to see you one day.
Eric I love you Baby!!!
Love Alwayz,
Heathy AKA Heather
TO MY BIG BROTHER MOE JIGGY I WILL REMEMBER 4 EVER .LOVE FROM YOUR BROTHER ERIC ....N.Y.C.
ERIC GONZALEZ
September 11, 2003
TOO THE BEST BOTHER IN THE WORLD MOE ..I MIGHT OF LOST YOU BUT I FEEL YOU MY HEART FOR EVER...I HAVE PICTURE OF MY LITTLE NEICE AND YOU ALL OVER MY DESK AT WORK.. I WISH WE WOULD OF HANG OUT MORE WITH EACH OTHER AND POPS..WE ALL MISS YOU ALOT YOU ALWAYS BE MY ROLL MODEL FOR LIFE ...REMEMBER YOU AND LOVE YOU FOR EVER .......
Tania Aquino
September 11, 2003
Mojiggy,
I remember when we met. It was several years ago when several people from the block went to the lakes. From that day forward I knew that you had to be one of the coolest people on earth. God bless you for the joy that you brought to so many. Myself, along with the entire 180 street, miss you beyond what words would never be able to describe. Mojiggy forever!
marisabel soliman
July 20, 2003
I was saddened by the tragedy of 9/11, but I was devastated when I found out that moe was a victim. I met moe in washington heights in '93. He was friends with my older brother. As such he treated me like a lil sis. In between the teasing me at times he never stop being protective, caring and loving. I regret having lost touch with him because I surely missed out on having a great friend; but I thank God for have given me the pleasure to at least have know a great young man, who grew up into a wonderful husband and father. miss u moe.
Mauricio Gonzalez
June 30, 2003
To Mauricio's Family and Friends:
I am a stranger, just searching my name on google during an idle moment. I just learned that someone with my name tragically passed on in the 9/11 tragedy. Mauricio's write-up struck me not only because of the common name but also because I too share a passion for basketball and have a daughter. I'm sure that in a better world, he and I are brothers.
My best wishes to his family and friends.
Mauricio Gonzalez
Dora Elizabeth Murillo
April 4, 2003
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!1Hey pa' it's me your sister Dora. Another year gone by without you and so much has changed!!!!I miss your silly ways, your beautiful puppy eyed look when you wanted a favor,I miss you completely.Well my birthday is also coming up and my wish is to have had you here with us longer cause I definitely need you and miss you.The day you passed I promised to always keep your memory alive and my sweet brother I believe i've done so ,so far!MOE you were too special to be forgotten and unfortunately your life was short but the beautiful and funny memories you left us will forever remain very much alive and fresh in our hearts!
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS PA' DONDE QUIERA QUE ESTES
A picture for you to remember the Block
David Lopez
March 31, 2003
My boy Moe I wasn't able to be there for lack of info, you know how Danny is but we still love him and we'll always have you in our hearts. I still have fond memories of our childhood and seeing you around our new neighborhood. I truly admired your perseverence (You never gave up) and I will miss you. Later. One.
DEVIN MAURICE RAMOS
January 3, 2003
I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU TIO MOE!
Dora Elizabeth Murillo
December 30, 2002
They say that only time can heal wounds, but each passing day I feel worst.The day those towers came down, my whole world also came crashing down right along with it.There are no precise words to describe what an incredible role model you always were to me.I will always cherish every minute we spent together growing up and as adults.Thankyou for always protecting me, loving me and Devin,and for just being big brother MOE.I wish we could have grown old together but my beloved brother you are now and forever will be in my heart.I love you!
"MOE JIGGY FOREVER"
Your sister,Dora
Corina Murillo
December 29, 2002
Maurice,
Everyday people die.Everyday we bury someone but you Maurice have not died or been buried because you live and will forever live in our hearts,forever more.We miss you....love always,
your mother and family....
Linda L. Hampton
September 26, 2002
To The family of
Mauricio Gonzalez....
Having known and worked with Mauricio's father, Angel for many years, the news that Angel had lost his son on Sept., 11, 2001, impacted us deeply.
Although we did not know Mauricio personally, I do remember him helping his father with work around the office. He was quite young then, about 11 or 12 years old. But even at that age, he impressed us with his diligence and hard work.
There was so much sadness and heartbreak on that day, that mere words and expressions of condolences can only temporarily dull the pain. But know this, that WHEN THE HEART GRIEVES OVER WHAT IT HAS LOST, THE SPIRIT REJOICES OVER WHAT IT HAS LEFT....
In our collective thoughts and prayers, Mauricio will live on.
Linda L. Hampton
Pibly Residential Programs, Inc.
Bronx, New York 2002
Laura Olivieri
September 13, 2002
I met Moe in '93-'94 when he used to work at Urban Office Products, I was a Sales girl and he gave me my first account with his company and we became instant friends. We would talk about basketball and the Knicks all the time. He had such a good sense of humor and a really good head on his shoulders. He was a good friend and a special person and I am glad that I had the privelege to know him. I would like to send out my deepest sympathies and condolences to his wife and family. God bless you.
Maurice, I will truly miss you and pray that you rest in peace. Until we meet again, Goodnight and God bless you.
Love Always,
Laurie.
Barbara Bottino
September 10, 2002
To Mauricio's family:
In Mauricio's memory, my husband and I are planting a White Spruce tree in our yard on 9/11/02. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and him. May God bless you.
sylvia graves
September 9, 2002
hi am so sorry i was looken at all the ones that pass an he was the last my heart goes out for you an family god is useing him now the battle is not over its the lords take care
Jessie Ferreira
May 31, 2002
I know that you meant a great deal to my aunt Maria, our cousins - Jimmy, Robert, Richard, Brian, and Dewey and I am sure that God has reserved a special place for you in heaven. May you rest in peace.
Jessie, Maria, Jonathan, John, Moreno, George and family
max salvador
March 16, 2002
Even though I only saw you once a week in the gym, I will never forget your cool demeanor. I will always miss your warrior mentallity on the court.I know you are dazzleling the angels with your smooth dribling and sweet jumper,but hold my next, cause I'll be playing you again some day. We miss at the 173 gym, MO.
Rosa Rivas
March 12, 2002
I send my deepest sympathy to Moe's wife, child and family. I met Moe through my cousins from 178th St. in Washington Heights. We hang in front of the building when we didn't have anything else to do. He was a very sweet person. When I saw his picture in the news I could not believe it, I ran in to him the weekend prior to the attacks. When I went to visit my cousins it was confirmed to be by the murual done by the guys of the block in his name. I was in shock, I'm still am. I can't believe his gone. I know that from up above he blesses his family and friend. My message to his wife; I know its hard at this time of sorrow but Moe is with you in spirit and soul, through your child you will realize that he never left you. His at peace and looking over you and Nina. Don't dispair he is at a better place. keep strong for you little one and always keep her daddy's memories alive for her. If you need anything you could always count on me. I owe to Moe, he was a very good friend to me. Take care and God Bless you and Nina.
January 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS
BEAUTIFUL MAN MAURICIO GONZALEZ AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY THE CARPENTER JESUS BE AT HIS SIDE TODAY..AMEN
annette denis
January 20, 2002
I met moe 3 days before he died i work for the same program that his wife Evan works for and from knowing evan and her kind spirit i know moe was her soulmate. May god bless evan and nina because i know moe will. with peace annette
Kristen Vreeland
January 17, 2002
I still can't believe this happened to you. Moe you will always be remembered. Keep looking out for Evan and Nina.-kristilina
Christian Polanco
January 8, 2002
My deepest condolences go out to Mauricios' family. I attended elementary, and juinior high school with moe. The tragedy hit home for me when I heard of his loss. he was a good, sincere person, loved by the neighborhood, that mourns him now, but at the same time celebrates his life. Moe you was a friend, a brother, and you will be truly missed, god bless you!
MERCEDES ROMERO
January 2, 2002
MOE YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES. I WAS PREVILAGED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU.I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND AS LONG AS WE KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I MISS YOU!!!!!!
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Mauricio. May his love of basketball, his life and love live on in those who love him. Such a cute nickname Moejiggy! Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Mauricio.
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
Nancy Colomer
December 27, 2001
I will truly mis you and all the good times we had together. Although I know in my heart you will always be watching over evan and nina. I know you loved them very much.
kimberley Hull
November 16, 2001
God Bless you and your family. You have not gone in vain. Now you have become an angel who will truly be able to watch over his family.
kimberley hess
cambridge
Francesca Santos
November 13, 2001
I was looking at the guest book of a relative of mine that passed away and I came across this name, when I looked in it and read the profile I came to realize that I went to Junior High School with Mauricio in Washington Heights, I can't believe that yet another person I know was taken from us by this tragedy. I have not seen or spoken to Mauricio since we were kids but my Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. As the mother of a 2 year old myself I especially feel for his wife and baby girl, be strong. Rest in peace Mauricio.
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