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Larry Beck Obituary
Larry Beck liked his job in the mailroom at Cantor Fitzgerald, because his appointed rounds let him talk to his co-workers, philosophize about the Mets' performance the night before and, with special joy, show off pictures of his nieces, Isabel and Michaela.
Mr. Beck, 38, who grew up in Bellmore, N.Y., and lived in Manhattan, always sent the most beautiful and touching birthday, anniversary and Mother's and Father's Day cards, his aunt and uncle recalled. He was particularly thoughtful when his cousin Ilene Fallas gave birth to her son, Evan.
"Larry had bought him a blanket, and my son loved that blanket so much," Ms. Fallas, who lives in Panama, wrote in a tribute to Mr. Beck on the Internet. "That made me happy, because one of the things that was so cherished by my son was given to him by Larry, who stood for all of those things that that blanket was to my little boy: warm, lovable, comforting and dependable.
"Knowing that I won't hear Larry's voice on the phone on the day my family and I arrive home to New York to visit is just too much to bear."
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Dolly Fink
September 5, 2021
I remember Larry as a wonderful young man.
Cindy Roe
September 1, 2021
Remembering Larry on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cary Tarshis
July 24, 2020
I knew Larry from J.F.K.H.S. in Bellmore. He was a few years younger then me but he was a really nice guy. I was horrified when I heard the news about the 911 attacks and even more so when I found out that a person I went to school with and actually befriended, had perished in the attacks. Every year since, when they read the names of the victims, I shed a few tears when they come to Larry's name. REST IN PEACE, LARRY. You are missed by family, friends and co-workers.
Mike Weinstein
July 23, 2020
I went to West Hills Day Camp in Huntington Long Island, with Larry. I can recall Larry was a likeable camper, always offering to share his fruit of the day. Known as the Beck-o-meister, he is missed.
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September 11, 2016
❤ Thinking of you today and always.......rest in peace
Helen Gilmore
September 10, 2016
So sorry for Lawrence loss as with all , I did not lose anyone but my heart breaks especially each year on this most tragic date. I always watch what happened & am so happy to see the memorial in NYC I DO what I can in memory.
I fervently hope all are at peace & love with the Lord Above.
Cary Tarshis
September 11, 2015
I knew you well from J.F.K. High School in Bellmore, N.Y. Rest in Peace, my dear friend!
joan beck
September 17, 2014
You are not forgotten.
Joan Beck
September 17, 2014
I share your last name and when I found you on the list, I just had to read about your life. You sound like a great man and that you are greatly missed by your family. Every year I am touched by the long list of names from the 9/11 tragedy. I can only imagine what it must be like to miss people such as yourself. May God bless and comfort all of your family and friends through the years. May you never be forgotten.
Barbara Boam
January 27, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #155) on 1/26/13 as a dedication to your life.
Craig Roberts
September 10, 2012
Every year about this time I get that sick feeling inside. Larry was a good guy and deserved better. I will honor his memory every year and vow that he will not be forgotten. Just rest buddy.
January 9, 2012
To The Family,
All of us were crushed by the tragedy of 9/11. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
September 12, 2011
Dear Larry,
You will never be forgotten and are etched in the lives of all who were here to live through 9/11/01.......Lisa Fuhrman and the Fuhrman Family (your Susan Rd. neighbors)
Deborah Paler
September 10, 2011
Dear Larry
I suppose you are sleeping there where you are at this point in time. I can't believe the time has gone by so fast. Just want you to know Larry, and pass it around up there, they caught the murderer known as "Osama Bin Laden!" U.S. Navy Seals did so you can rest assured you sent the Seals to the right door Bin Laden cowered behind... Thanks for that. The Freedom Tower shines up to all of you there, now together. Perhaps you can see it?
Your family may see you in all they do. Visit with them soon, now... Rest in Peace ...
Your friend through the family, Greeberg.
Deborah Paler
Camp Ave in Bellmore, NY
Louis Caporusso Jr
September 9, 2011
It's been 10 years, Larry and since you have left us, I lost my mother, grandmother and sister-in-law. I know you all are in a better place now. I will hoist one for all of you this Sunday. I miss you all.
Jessica Wittcoff
September 7, 2011
I think of you often. It is hard to believe that ten years has passed since that infamous day. You are missed.
Ken Sapon
September 4, 2011
It's always the special ones that seem to depart much too soon. Oh yeah, Larry was special. Loving, kind, thoughtful, trusting, maybe too trusting. Living across the street allowed me the honor and privilege not only to spend time watching Larry grow up, but also to baby sit him and his little brother. I often think of the hundreds of times he would pedal his bike over to me, say hello and ask how I and everyone else were doing. I do the same thing everyday, and it's one heck of a gift! I hope to thank him when we meet again.
Wes Goodwin
November 11, 2010
I was an eskimo dancer that performed with Larry in his "Larry Beck's Alaska" revue..there were Tshimsham dancers there too..He asked me where I was from and he told me that he grew up with my father Elmer Goodwin in Kotzebue...they actually built a snow machine out of old washing machine parts...
Craig Roberts
September 11, 2009
I grew up on Susan Road 2 houses down and across the street from Larry. While I wasn't always the best, I was his friend. Most of Susan Road who will read this entry know about how Larry and I first met. Strange how friendships and close ties begin. When I heard he was gone I was in shock. What did he ever do to deserve to be there on that day? As usual every year on this day I think about him and I weep. I wish I stayed in closer touch with him. I wish I helped out more when I could have. I wish he knew me as the person I am now. I wish he could meet my kids. I think he would have loved that. I miss him.
Craig Goldberg
March 13, 2009
I had the privilege of knowing Larry growing up in Bellmore together. Years later I ran into him when he was working for an insurance company I did business with. We had lunch several times and and shared stories of times past. When I heard how we lost him I cried. A wonderful soul who was kind and funny was senselessly taken away from us too soon. I miss you Larry
Deborah Paler
November 7, 2008
When I would be free, Larry Beck as flight, the long Avenue in Bellmore to Ilene I would run along...How, Ilene was my comfort...In our life we did collide...Larry Beck...You and I...Intersected, by a bond and friendship, of, your Family, and myself...Though, crossing of our path's, ever, is separated by your Flight to Eternity...so soon...May one day our path's Intersect yet on another Avenue...'til again our paths collide...Larry Beck...Always will our path's have Intersected...in our life...
To All, that, recall on the days, All together...rain down, Peace and Love and fond memories to your Family, through the corridors of time 'til you reunite....God, I, prithee, to calm your Burden and Sorrow to Hope and Song. I will Never forget to always remember...Deborah Paler
A friend through Family...
Lisa Fuhrman
September 11, 2008
I grew up with Larry living across the street from me in Bellmore, LI. He was a few years younger than I and I would play "school" in front of my house; I was the teacher and Larry was one of my "students". Those were some fun memories!
Whenever he saw me, my brother, my mom or dad walk out of the house, he always said hello. The only one he wasn't fond of was our dog Candy :)
I think of him often and am still in disbelief that something like this could have happened to him. If I can say one thing it would be that he is truly a part of the world's history and his name will be forever in the books and records of a time that none of us will ever forget.
Louis Caporusso Jr
September 11, 2008
I met and worked with Larry from 1989-2000 at his previous job in Jericho, NY and I thought I didn't know anyone who worked in the WTC. When I found out he did, I was so sad. He was a nice guy and I enjoyed working with him and I would like to send my condolences to his family and friends.
Ronald Mash
September 11, 2008
I am glad that we in Leisure connection were able to do what we did in Larry's memory
Doug Abraham
March 19, 2008
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Kristine
October 17, 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 vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
August 23, 2006
In memory....
Michael Newell
September 11, 2003
My sincere feelings go out to the entire Beck family. I will always cherish the many memories of fun and interesting places Larry & I went to(i.e. restaurants, music stores). Larry always will be a good friend to those who knew him well.
Salina
August 29, 2003
May God guide you through these difficult times... Grieving will last a lifetime... But his love will last for an eternity...
Catherine Procknow
September 11, 2002
Today we had a service at my all-girls catholic high school. When we arrived, we all got a name of someone who died during the tragedy. When I read my name, Larry Beck, I finally realized that each and every one of the people who died had a family, friends, and people who cared about them. I thought it was important for you to know that even though I never met Larry, and even though I'm a teenager halfway across the country, that I still greive with you and plan to say a prayer for Larry every day for the rest of my life.
Brian Draizin
September 10, 2002
TO THE BECK FAMILY AND ALL THEIR RELATIVES.
LARRY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR MEMORIES. AND HIS STORY SHOULD BE TOLD FOR GENERATIONS. ALL THAT HE STOOD FOR IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY IS ALL ABOUT.
LOVE TO ALL BRIAN DRAIZIN
Anita Beck-Williams
September 2, 2002
May the Beck Family continue to be healed and blessed. May the circle be unbroken.
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that were left behind. Rest in peace.
Arthur Heyderman
February 4, 2002
I will always love and remember you. I can still recall how happy your mom was when you were born and how I held you in my arms. There is just no reason why hatred should have been carried to this terrible extreme. I will remember you as a true mensch. My prayers are with you, today and always.
Love,
Cousin Arthur
Peter Hull
January 30, 2002
I am very sorry for your loss. Even though you will never forget, I hope that the pain and anguish will pass. God bless you and your family.
Teresa Jahn
January 8, 2002
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
John Tully
January 2, 2002
May your soul rest in peace. My prayers are with you.
IRENE
December 7, 2001
GOD BLESS LARRY I.BECK AND MAY HE
REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS.MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Sarah Ulmer
December 5, 2001
To the grieving friends and family of Larry Beck... you may not know me, but please take comfort in knowing that my thoughts are with you. In a world of uncertainty only one thing is certain, that those people we care about most in life are always taken from us much too soon.
Cindy Nevins
December 1, 2001
So sorry for your loss. We too have lost our son who was 29 years old 4 years ago. So much pain. I think I might know the parent's of Larry. Are you Sue and Ted ?. If so, please contact me at my e=mail address.
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