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Antonio Javier Alvarez
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Antonio Alvarez Obituary
Antonio Alvarez and his wife, Filiberta Barragan, met more than five years ago at a garment factory in Queens. His job was to unpack and distribute the pieces of garments that came bundled together. Her job, after seamstresses had stitched them together, was to repackage them to send off to another factory.
The two were newly arrived immigrants from Mexico. They both believed in hard work and family closeness. "He was very serious, but always in a happy mood," Mrs. Barragan said.
They began living together, and four years ago had a son, Giovanni. They married a little more than a year ago. Mr. Alvarez, 23, liked to play soccer with friends or join in pickup basketball games in his neighborhood in Jackson Heights, Queens.
At one point, Mr. Alvarez was laid off from the garment factory, and he went to work for a restaurant. About a year ago, a friend helped him get the job as a grill cook at Windows on the World. He went to work at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, earlier than usual, because there was a special event.
"He was very happy working there," his wife said. "He said he was learning so much."
58 Entries
Joeandy
May 7, 2025
he was my brother's father my brother is giovanni
Marti Omalley
February 27, 2024
I don't know him, But I have to do a report on the 9/11 attacks, and I am deciding to do him. I am so sorry for all of his family, they must be devastated.
You are gone, but never forgotten!!!
Maritza Rodriguez
September 12, 2023
My uncle taking me to school on his bike. RIP too.
October 1, 2021
you are still missed every day
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Louise Scalzo
September 11, 2021
Rest in peace
Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Antonio on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Yamilex Saenz
August 20, 2019
Rip to all 9/11 victims, gone but never forgotten!
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2018
To the family and friends of Antonio Javier Alvarez:
Antonio 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.
Javier Ramos
September 11, 2016
EN ESTE 15 ANIVERSARIO DE TU PARTITA, A UNQUE NUNCA TUVE EL PLACER DE CONOCERTE PAISANO YOU TOCAYO, ESPERO QUE ESTES EN COMPANIA DEL SENOR DIOS Y QUE DESDE EL CIELO CUIDES A TUS SERES QUERIDOS, DESCANSA EN PAZ JAVIER, DIOS BENDIGA A TU FAMILIA.
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.
Felipe Paniagua
September 11, 2014
Que Dios bendiga a su familia y que esten bien!
MONETTE GARCIA
September 11, 2012
MI MAS SENTIDO PESAME!
Barbara Boam
November 22, 2011
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #52) on 11/22/11 as a dedication to your life.
Jeanne Chase
September 11, 2011
I just wanted to stop by and offer my condolences to the family of Antonio. I am so very sorry for your los. Que dios le bendiga a su hijo.
PATRICIA CARRERA
September 11, 2011
YO SE QUE ESTAS CON DIOS YA QUE ERAS UN BUEN ESPOSO UN BUEN AMIGO PERO UN EXELENTE PADRE NOSOTROS LAS PERSONAS QUE TE CONOCIMOS ESTAMOS SEGUROS DE ESO DIOS TE QUERIA A SU LADO POR SER TAN BUENA PERSONA Y PIENSO QUE TU NO TE HAS IDO PUES POR LAS VENAS DE TU HIJO CORRE TU SANGRE Y TU SIGUES VIVO TUS AMIGOS SIEMPRE TE RECORDAREMOS Y ESTARAS EN NUESTRO PENSAMIENTO Y NUESTRAS ORACIONES POR SIEMPRE GRACIAS POR DARME LA OPORTUNIDAD DE CONOCERTE A TI Y A TU ESPOSA Y A TU HIJO GIOVANI DESCANSA EN PAZ.
rafaela luna
September 11, 2011
Que dios te tenga en su gloria y desde donde tu este cuides a los tuyos y los sigas proteguiendo.....
Sean Ayers
September 11, 2011
Dear Sir, We've never met but yesterday I chose to remember you and will ride in your honor in the 911 Ride to Remember here in Baltimore, Maryland. It is my honor and privilege to do so. I've read your biography and knowing that you were a hardworking family man like myself, had we met, we probably could have been friends. As I'm sure that you are loved and missed by your family and friends, know that today you are remembered by a complete stranger who rides with your name attached to his motorcycle jacket. Vaya Con Dios.
September 11, 2009
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
September 12, 2008
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
ana nieves
September 11, 2008
Que dios te tenga en la santa gloria.
Doug Abraham
January 24, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Astrid del Valle
January 3, 2008
Yo estuve buscando sobre este hombre por la intriga de pensar de q su familia no este enterada de lo sucedido, tuve la dicha de encontrar un poco mas:
"Antonio Javier Alvarez. Antonio was killed in the attacks on September 11th. He was a grill cook at the Windows of the World resturant in the World Trade Center. He and his wife, Filiberta Barragan, met five years earlier at a garment factory in Queens.
I couldn’t find much more than a few paragraphs on Antonio. But, from what I could find, he was a man who believed family was the most important thing in his life, and he worked hard to make things better for them."
Ahora me he tomado la tarea de conseguir a su Familia dejarles saber cuanta gente ha tocado su historia de ser un simple cocinero hasta convertirse en un heroe...They most know, the will know.
Astrid
Michelle Alvarez
September 11, 2007
As this day comes with painful memories of tragic moments in time, please know that the Alvarez family in Jacksonville Florida still holds your memory in our prayers. While we never knew you or your family we are bound together by the power of prayer and the love of God. May God be with the families of the vicitims and the Nation as a whole on this day.
September 10, 2007
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
Dawn Sproules
December 30, 2006
May the new year bring happiness and peace to your family.God Bless all of you. Happy New Year!
aj
October 31, 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.
September 11, 2006
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
Juana Andrade
September 11, 2006
Para la familia de Antonio Alvarez lo siento tanto por una gran perdida que no merecian mis oraciones son para ustedes y para el que aurita los esta cuidando desde el cielo que Dios los vendiga y que descanse en paz Antonio Alvarez.
Elizabeth Vasquez
September 11, 2006
Mi mas sentido pesame al la famila Alvarez. Que dios lo tenga en su gloria.
Michelle Alvarez
September 11, 2006
Although we never knew you our daughter mourns the loss of this mans life. She was proud to have been able to see him as a hero on that tragic day 5 years ago. She is now 7 and feels a special bond to this gentleman, as we share the same last name. She feels that he will one day meet her at the gates of heaven and then they will be friends. Pretty profound for a little girl who carries a great deal of love for people she never knew who perished while she was still a little baby.
September 10, 2006
SE QUE ESTAS EN EL CIELO.
PARA TU FAMILIA MIS MAS SINCERAS ORACIONES.
LILIANA P. REYES (AUSTIN tEXAS)
P Tabbernor
August 21, 2006
In memory
September 11, 2005
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
Andrea Hamilton
September 11, 2004
I wore Antonio Javier Alvarez name with a ribbon to rember those who died on September 11. May he rest in peace.
September 11, 2004
Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.
Geoff Kirwan
December 28, 2003
You embodied the spirit of the American people, and fought to make a life for yourself, your wife and your son. Your line will last for all eternity.
Cathy Arregui
September 11, 2003
A la familia de Antonio, mi mas sentido Pesame, por la gran perdida de su ser querido. Tal parese que Antonio puso muy en alto el nombre de su Familia al igual que de su Paiz, por ser como y quien era.
Mis oraciones estan con cada uno de sus familiares, exactamente hoy 2 years, que Dios lo tenga un su Gloria.
Respetuosamente.
Cathy
MRS. JULIUS ROLLAND
July 14, 2003
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILEY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Ruben Santos-Claveria
September 14, 2002
God bless you and keep you safe. I send my blessings for love to the family.
Alfredo Perez
September 12, 2002
Antonio,even if my family and I never met you you and your family will always be in our hearts and mind may god bless you and your family R.I.P
Kristina Jelcic
September 12, 2002
Beautiful Antonio, I didn't know you, but I am so sorry for what happened to you and I hope your friends and family can find some comfort in these pages.
I come from the other side of the world, but the events of september 11th have touched me deeply.
May God bless all of you.
Catie Bonesho
September 11, 2002
God bless you and your family. You are a hero to those in need. Rest in Peace. I also hope that your son, Giovanni lives to know, remember, and honor his brave father.
"We all walked the long road, cannot stay," -Eddie Vedder
Marco Tovar
September 11, 2002
A LA FAMILIA DE ANTONIO JAVIER ALVAREZ LO SIENTO MUCHO EN SU GRAN PERDIDA NINGUNA PERSONA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS VA A OLVIDAR ESTE DIA. LO SIENTO MUCHO Y ESPERO Y ENCUENTREN LA PAZ EN DIOS. QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA
Filiberto Gonzalez
September 11, 2002
On the one year anniversary of 9/11, we pray for your eternal rest in peace. Moreover, we promise to not forget you as well as everyone else we never met, but lost a year ago today. Your deaths will not be in vain.
Gina Paderon
September 11, 2002
Mis horaciones y pensamientos estan contigo y tu familia. Antonio es un ejemplo del progresso y orgullo Mexicano.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Antonio is the example of Mexican pride and progress.
paulo flores
September 10, 2002
lo siento mucho
Xochilt Martinez
September 10, 2002
Dear Antonio,
Your legacy is still with us. Your son is the continuation of your dreams and goals. I pray for the Lord to give peace and joy to your family, but specially to your son that will grow with out your presence and strength.
Del Newberry
September 6, 2002
As we approach this one-year anniversary of that tragic date, we still remember you Antonio. We remember all of you who lost your lives that day. We will ALWAYS remember you and pray for the family and loved ones you left behind.
Carl Swearson
August 13, 2002
Antonio,
I pray for you and your family,
That love will heal all your pain,
Remember those who killed Jesus thought that they had triumphed, But the God of love conquered even death...
Sara Gutierrez
April 14, 2002
May God bless you and your family, with all my deepest sympathy.
Carmen
February 28, 2002
Que Dios lo bendiga y lo tenga a su lado.
IN LOVING MEMORY
February 20, 2002
MY HEART GOES OUT TO EVERYONE WHO WAS LOST IN SUCH A TRAGIC EVENT...MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR LIFE...MAY ANTONIO'S FAMILY KNOW THAT EVEN IF I DID NOT KNOW HIM I FEEL LIKE ANY AMERICAN OUT THERE THAT HE NOW LIVES IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE...BE HAPPY FOR HIS LIFE THAT HE HAD HERE ON EARTH AND THE LIVES HE HAD TOUCHED WHILE HE WALKED THIS EARTH...BE SAD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE OF FAULT FOR THE LOST OF HIM FOR THEY WILL HAVE TO SUFFER FOR ALL THE PAIN THEY HAVE CAST UPON OUR NATION AND ANTONIO'S FAMILY...
Teresa Jahn
January 10, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Antonio. 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
Maria Rangel
January 10, 2002
God bless Mr. Alvarez. Like so many others that day, he went to work, never to return. God bless all the lives lost that day. "Que Dios los vendiga."
melody lapier
January 4, 2002
God bless Mr. Alvarez and his family. They are in the hearts of everyone in the US and will never be forgotten.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 2, 2001
GOD BLESS ANTONIO JAVIER ALVAREZ AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE..GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA FOREVER...WE WILL NEVER
FORGET 9/11/01
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