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Albert Conde Obituary
At a quarter to 8 on Sept. 11, Albert Conde was on the phone with his wife as he was every morning, reporting the details of his commute from Marlboro, N.J., and promising to check in later, once he settled into his day. When Diane Conde turned on the television at work and learned what had happened to World Trade Center, she gasped in disbelief, not knowing that her husband, who worked at 70 Pine Street, was in 2 World Trade Center that day visiting an insurance broker.
"I thought he was safe," Mrs. Conde said. "I assumed that I was lucky."
At 9 p.m. that day, a friend gave her the news that Mr. Conde, 62, an avid golfer and a Roman Catholic, was among the missing. In the days since he disappeared she has tried to cling to the faith she shared for 32 years with her husband and to his own words. "He used to tell me: 'If I die today, I ready. I'm at peace.' "
But peace for Mrs. Conde has not come easily, interrupted by thoughts of the milestones that were yet to come for the Conde family - son Brian's completion of graduate school, daughter Stephanie's wedding next year. "I just had no idea he was in that building," Mrs. Conde said. "We were just starting to look forward to retirement. And now he's gone."
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Jeff Schuster
September 11, 2022
I worked with Al in the early 90s at Dominos Pizza. Al was a good sounding board for us young guys and a great man. He will not be forgotten.
Danielle Alavena
September 11, 2021
I hope Stephanie finds this message. She was my first grade teacher during this horrible event in our lives and I remember not understanding what was going on until she came back to school after 2 weeks and we all gave her a big hug even though she tried her best to keep a brave face. Every year I think about the day she came back to class. Every year I mourn the loss of her father along with her now. I hope you are doing well and my condolences to you and your family. Much love from 2001 West End first grade.
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Albert on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
March 22, 2021
I lift up a special prayer today for Albert's family and ask God to bless them in a special way so they will know that a lot of people are still thinking of them. Much love from Texas
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Tom Lynch
September 12, 2019
I worked with Al at AIG. I was there only for a short time prior to 9/11 but we became good work friends. We both arrived at work early and many times started the day with coffee and discussions trying to solve the worlds problems. I know he was a devoted family man and wonderful person. One of the biggest losses in my life. He has been thought of often in the past 18 years.
November 30, 2015
So sorry for your lost. It is very difficult to lose a love one. There are satisfying answers to life big questions. Please read Proverbs 2:1-5
David Rosato
September 10, 2013
I wanted to share my thoughts on Al and how I met him. First,to the Conde family, I am sending my deepest sympathies for your loss. I didn't know how to express my words but this is a good forum to do this.
I worked at Domino's from 1993 to 1995 in Old Bridge,NJ. After I was hired, Al was the first person who trained me as a delivery driver and showed me the ropes of the best ways to get around Old Bridge and the nearby areas. I always liked Al's jokes, some referenced by Harry (a post from several years ago) and political commentary. I also remember Al for being nice, and genuine to people. He always was interested in how I was doing. I could be in a lousy mood, but Al could find a way to make me feel better with a joke or laugh. I know you are in a special place Al, God Bless, David.
Jennifer Minnite
September 18, 2011
To the Conde Family,
My name is Jennifer Minnite and I live in Pleasanton, California. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one, Albert Conde. I wanted to send a message and let you know that my family and I went to a San Francisco Giants Baseball game on 9/11/11. When we walked through the gates they handed us these cards that had an American flag on the front and on the back it said:
"We Will Never Forget-
The name printed on this card is one of the many who lost their lives on Sept. 11,2001. We ask that you please keep this card and hold it up during the pre-game ceremony, during the game when asked,and again during the 7th Inning Stretch with the singing of God Bless America to remember and honor those that lost their lives 10 years ago today." The name on my card and my 9 year old son's card was Albert Conde.
I said a prayer for Albert and also for continued healing for all of you- his loved ones. I wondered if you would like to have the cards with his name on them. If you would, I would be happy to mail them to you. Please email me at the address below to give me your address so I can send them to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
God Bless You,
Jennifer Minnite
[email protected]
Colleen Brandt
September 9, 2011
Matt and the entire Conde family -
My husband Gary graduated the 119th New Jersey State Police Academy with Matt. I want you to know that as the 10th Anniversary of that terrible day when Al was taken nears that Gary and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. I wrote on this page 7 years ago and told the story of how I stood on the steps of the War Memorial in Trenton with Al, who I had not known prior thereto, following Gary and Matt's graduation on March 14, 2001, only 6 months before that tragic day. Now, over 10 years later, I still cherish those 45 minutes I spent with Al. Please know that he will never be forgotten
John
September 4, 2011
I met Al in the 70's when he coached teens in OlympicWeightlifting at the YMH.A. on 14th St. Al reached out to help me a kid from Queensbridge projects at the A.A.U. Junior Olympic contest he ran. Thanks for touching my life. You were an Angel even before you went to Heaven!
Tami Bramblett
August 31, 2011
I truly hope that Mrs. Conde was able to go on without him. It is almost 10 years and his story has always touched me in the fact that any day can be our last and we need to enjoy. I truly hope the family has comfort and peace now even with that loss. God Bless
Doug Abraham
May 29, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
May 29, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
nikki dias
February 3, 2008
Let me start by saying that, although I never knew Al personally, I rest assured that he was a great man. I say this based on the wonderful character of his son Matt. My husband Danny and Al's son Matt went through the NJ State Police Academy together and have remained great friends ever since.
On the evening of 9/11, after arriving home from work, I received a call from Matt. He had a sense of desperation in his voice that I cannot forget. He was asking for help in finding his Dad. At that moment by heart sank and the reality of what had happened that morning really hit home for me. I am a police officer and work in Bayonne which is only minutes outside of Manhattan. We can see the towers from our rooftops. That day our Department, as well as countless others, spent every minute giving all that we had to help the victims. Our hospital was used for the over flow of injured people. Anyhow, Matt was calling to see if I had heard anything about his Dad and to see if maybe Al had been transported to Bayonne Hospital. When I hung up with Matt I could do nothing at first but cry. Again, I never knew Al but I do know Matt and I could only imagine the pain that he and his family were going through. I tried in vein to find Al that day and also in the days following.
As I said before, 9/11 became so very real for me because of Matt's loss. At the time of that tragedy I was pregnant with our second son. As days passed and Al was still among the missing, I could not keep my mind off of Matt and his family. It was then that I decided that we were going to give our new baby Matt's name, in honor of his father.
Aiden Matthew Dias was born on January 11, 2002. Matt, if you are reading this, I don't know if you ever knew that story but it's true. Aiden got his middle name from you and it suits him perfectly. As good and kind-hearted as you are, so is Aiden.
Matt, our hearts go out to you and your family every day and when Aiden is old enough I will be sure to tell him the story of how he got his great name. It's a name he can always be proud of.
Love you, Nikki Dias
Doug Abraham
May 29, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Harry Ryttenberg
May 10, 2007
When I was in high school I worked at the local Domino's Pizza in Old Bridge, NJ. It was my first real job and I met a lot of people over the 3 years I worked there, some of them were real interesting characters.
Sam the Russian driver, who used leftover pizza toppings as bait for birds making noise outside his house, so he could shoot them.
John, the 50 year old Wiccan who would try and predict the future for people.
Subhash, the ex-Pakistani special forces commando turned Pizza delivery driver (and eventual owner of the store itself).
However, as colorful as most of those people were, none of them were as interesting, or as wonderful as Albert Conde.
Al was a driver (and later on a manager) for our store. I remember the very first day that I worked there. I was sent into the back of the store to fold pizza boxes. Al was already in the back folding some boxes while waiting for his next delivery. He introduced himself and proceeded to tell me, in his sarcastic and corny style of humor that "folding pizza boxes is better than sex". Being a mere 16 years of age, who was I to argue with such a statement?
That was the first time, of many to follow, that I had the privilage of hearing a "Conde-ism" (the term we eventually dubbed Al's collection of one-liners and dirty limericks).
Al wasn't a mere joke dispensing machine though. Beneath the humerous exterior beat the heart of the kindest soul I have ever met.
In many ways, to not only myself but to all of the kids working there at the time, Al was like a surrogate father, especially to me because I never had a father of my own growing up. He would dispense sage-like advice, help people when they needed it, never looking for anything in return.
People loved and respected Al. He was a man at peace with himself and the world. He had a tranquil serenity about him that I always respected. I really only saw him get upset once:
One day, while a bunch of us were out for a ride near the Glenwood Golf Course, we kept setting off one of those small sized Air-Horns everytime a golfer was about to take his swing (we were hiding in the bushes behind the fence that enclosed the course's perimeter). As an avid golfer, Al got quite upset at our disrespect towards the players.
Other than that one (very brief) display of anger, Al was always a peaceful and serene individual. I've often wondered what his secret was.
Looking back I realize that he loved his wife, his kids and his church. They gave him such a sense of fufillment and purpose that it was easy for him to be so grounded and at peace.
I only learned of his passing during the events of 9/11 recently. I was at work watching coverage of the memorial services on 9/11/2005, when I heard his name read aloud. I froze at my desk. I immediately went to Google and ran a search for his name. I though that surely it must be some other Al Conde. When I clicked on one of the memorial links and saw his picture it felt like someone had sucked the air out of my lungs. I am not ashamed to admit that I cried at my desk and asked to go home.
Since learning of the events, I wanted to say something to the family, but I don't want to re-open old wounds (and I am fairly certain they would not know who I was anyway).
If any of his family members read this, please know that you have my deepest condolences.
Kristine
October 30, 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 13, 2006
In remembrance....
Jeff Schuster
June 22, 2006
I thought the raw feeling of loss from 9/11 had ended and had become a permanant ache. After almost 5 years I thought the shock of that day was over. I was wrong. In the early 90's I worked at Domino's Pizza of Old Bridge with Al. He was a father figure to most of the workers there. Most of us were in our early 20's just starting out in life and trying to figure out what we wanted to do. Al was a stabilizing force for many of us and was always there to talk to us about our lives. I left Domino's when I took a job on Wall Street but I never forgot Al. A number of years later I ran into him in manhattan and we stopped to talk. He told me he was proud of me for what I had become and wished me well. I never forgot that day and I wish I had kept in contact. A couple of days ago I was contacted by another coworker from the Domino days and that is how I found out about Al. While I worked 2 blocks from the WTC and did know other people that were lost that day, none have had the impact on me that this loss has had...even after finding out almost 5 years later. When I first searched for Al Conde on the internet I was hoping that the information I received was wrong, and then his picture came up. Tears came to my eyes and I sat at my desk in disbelief. After a few minutes a small smile came to my face. I started to remember his smile, his big heart, and his guidance. Even though I only knew him for about a year, I am forever grateful to have him touch my life.
Diana Brown
July 10, 2005
I know September 11, 2001 happened 4 years ago, but you can never forget about it. For some reason, I searched 9/11 on AOL Search and came across this and I just remembered that I had a spanish teacher named Miss Conde (not anymore because I believe you are married). If you read this Miss Conde, you probably won't remember me but I had you for spanish in 1st grade at West End and you also had my little brother, Sam, when he was in first grade but you didn't teach him spanish. I had Mrs. Mofsowitz. We moved to South Jersey in 2002. Well, anyways, I just wanted to say that I can't believe this tradgedy happened, especially to a great person like you. I wish we could all just go back in time and change what happened. But of course, we can't. =( I hope you are doing well. I'm going into 8th grade this year and Sam's going into 5th grade. Maybe you can look in one of West End's old yearbooks and find us in there!
xoxox Diana
Richard Hedge
June 24, 2004
In everyones life their are people who have a profound effect on you, Al Conde was one of two I was blessed with. I met Al when I was about 13 years old, he was my weightlifting coach, but quickly became my mentor, confidant, and friend. I can honestly say that what success I enjoyed in our sport was directly related to Al and his incredible ability to not only communicate his thoughts, but the even rarer ability to know what to say to someone to bring out the best in them. Though our lives took different paths and we lost contact with each other, he was always in my thoughts, which is how I found out about his loss, through a search for him on the web. I recall when Al met his wife Dianne, he was never happier, and I remember the birth of his twins, he was never prouder. My heart goes out to his family, I only wish I would have known of his tragic loss sooner. Al, may God bless you in heaven and your family on earth. You'll always be in my thoughts.
Colleen Brandt
June 9, 2004
Dear Conde family:
My name is Colleen Brandt and my husband Gary graduated from the 119th Class of the New Jersey State Police Academy with Matt. I had the pleasure of meeting your father. It was on March 14, 2001, just six months before that terrible day, on the steps following the graduation ceremony. The graduates had gone downstairs to change out of their uniforms. Nearly all of the family and friends in attendance had left as the graduates had driven in their own vehicles. I waited behind for Gary and Al for Matt. We stood there on those steps for over 45 minutes talking. It is 45 minutes that I will never forget. He was so proud of Matt on that day. But what struck me most was even though it was Matt's day, he spoke with pride and love of all of his children, and of course his wife. It was a few days after September 11th that we learned that Al was among the missing. Our hearts went out to your entire family. I know now that I was meant to stand on those steps for those 45 minutes with your father so that I could convey to you what I'm sure you already know, that your father was proud of and loved you all so much. I feel truly blessed to have had the privilege of standing in his company on that day.
Dan Ruchames
March 7, 2004
My belated condolences to the Conde family, it being only yesterday that I learned Al had perished in the WTC bombing. I knew Al back in the 1960s, when we were weightlifters at Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, NY. He was a good lifter and a wonderful source of encouragement to me, eleven years his junior. I hadn't seen him in many, many years but was able to take some consolation in the fact that in the interim, until that terrible day, he lived a happy and fulfilling life. I grieve for a weightlifting brother and a good man.
Dan Ruchames
March 7, 2004
My belated condolences to the Conde family. It was only yesterday that I learned Al had perished in the WTC bombing. I knew Al back in the 1960s, when we were weightlifters at Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, NY. He was a good lifter and a wonderful source of encouragement to me, eleven years his junior. I hadn't seen him in many, many years but am gratified to read that his years since, until that day, were happy and fulfilling. I grieve for a weightlifting brother and a good man.
Diana Ramello-Parrish
December 29, 2002
May God bless you all during this holiday season. You are all in my prayers.
Stephenie Conde
September 27, 2002
I have a grandfather and an uncle named Albert Conde. They both live in Ohio. In the days following 9/11/01, I came to discover that there was another "Albert Conde," and that he had been lost in the World Trade Center. In the months that followed, I came to learn that New Jersey's Albert Conde has a daugther that shares my name. I just wanted to take this moment and express my sincere sympathies for your loss.
J.J. Kordsmeier
September 10, 2002
I am so sorry for the terrible loss in your life and hope that God will give you extra strength to get through this difficult week. Sincerely, GodsmackPW
Jackie Petito
August 16, 2002
Al was and will always be the best friend I ever had. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. My heart breaks for his wife and children whom he loved and cherished more than anything. Al, Diane and his family will always be in my prayers.
Jozette Russo
April 27, 2002
TO THE CONDE FAMILY,
I worked with Al at Reliance a few years back. He was such a wonderful man, always smiling with a kind word for everyone.
I remember our talks about NJ, I had told him that my husband and I were looking in Freehold and since he lived in Marlboro he would always chat with me, he even brought in real estate books for me one day.
He always spoke lovingly about his wife and children and it saddened me deeply to hear of his passing, I still can't believe it, and I still think of him every time I hear that dreaded phrase "9/11". I wanted to call your family many times, I even looked up your phone number in the white pages, but I just didn't know what to say.
My heart goes out to all of you and may God watch over Al and your family. I read you have a daughter getting married, let her know her father will be with her on that day watching over her and all of you, and smiling proudly.
Jozette Russo
Freehold, NJ
Pete Tyrrell
March 13, 2002
May Al rest in peace.
To his family, my prayer is that you are able to find peace and the strength to live on.
May God bless you and watch over you each and every day.
Carol Vance-Turpin
March 11, 2002
I worked with Al in the 80's. He was at First State/Cameron & Colby, and I was with a wholesaler. Al treated me with great kindness & generosity of spirit. He spoke so lovingly about his family, there was no question Al understood life's priorities. Al taught me about integrity. I think of him, and I pray that each of us finds the courage to honor Al and every victiom by being a person who makes a difference in life, every day.
Dawn Cannan
March 11, 2002
To Everyone in the Conde family:
I am Dawn Cannan, and I spent all of my childhood two houses down from you guys. I cannot imagine what this must be like for your family. All I could do was watch this event happen from work over the 'net and pray that nobody I knew would be hurt in it. Then, my big brother called and said that he knew that Al was missing.
I hope that you all can keep his memory alive in your hearts and I hope that you are all surrounded by loved ones.
I am glad that I might be able to add pictures here -- I think I will have my mom go through some of our old ones and scan them. I will post them for everyone to see -- we probably have some way back to the days of block parties!
Diane, Brian, John, Matt, Steph -- you are in the prayers of the Cannan family.
cathy colararusso
February 23, 2002
To the Conde Family:
Al was in our Renew Group, the meetings always held at Terry and Jiggs house. That is where I met Al and he was the "life and spirit" of our group.
He was so enthusiastic about his faith and so willing to share his love for Jesus with everyone who came into his path.'
Al was such a happy person, always smiling, always willing to help someone else. He truly lived the life of a Christian by his example, not by preaching. Our Renew Group was always full of life when Al was there. Al was blessed with the "gift of gab" - boy did he love to talk, but always had such interesting things to talk about, never, ever boring and he knew how to captivate an audience.
He always talked about his family, and his wife Diane. Al always talked about Diane, let the whole world know that she was his best friend. He truly loved her and loved his children and was proud of each and everyone of them.
My heart goes out to all of you. Where there was once a bright light in your life, there now has to be a dark hole, but that light will never completely go out because I know that Al is an Angel of Light, shining brightly in Heaven, watching over all of you and guiding you each and every day. God Bless you and may He bring you comfort, peace, and strength.
Jennifer Gerard
January 23, 2002
My mom, Anna Mendez, worked with Al at AIG for the last year.
My mother, Anna and our family send out heartfelt sympathies and prayers to his wife, son and daughter.
My mom describes Al as a very nice man, positive and always reading to lend a helping hand. She prayers and thinks of him often as they worked together and saw each other everyday. Work for her is very different now that Al is gone as she has mentioned to me a few times.
Please know that Al watching over all of you, his family, friends and co-workers.
Again, our heartfelt smypathy and prayers go out to Al and his family.
God Bless You, Al
Rest in Peace
Jennifer Gerard, Anna Mendez and Family
vincent amadeo
January 21, 2002
Mr. Conde was a kind man. He took special interest into the lives of his children. I pay tribute to his son MATT being strong and helping his family through these troubling times. There is not a day that goes by or a day when I am working at the site, where I don't think about the pain that you all are going through. God bless you all.
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Albert. May his life and love continue living in those who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Albert. 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
Patricia Waters
January 2, 2002
I knew Al when he was an underwriter at Baccala and Shoop in Chicago in the early 80's. I lost touch with him when he returned with his family to NYC. I worked with him again when he was at Reliance National. I was a wholesale broker based in Chicago.
He was a very easy person to like and seem to have such a zest for life.
My sincere condolences to his wife and family.
For the sake of all those lost we cannot ever forget the events of 9/11
December 31, 2001
DEAR GOD BLESS ALBERT CONDE AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
alice maier
December 28, 2001
your husband and dad was such a nice man. i worked with him in Cameron and Colby,15 years ago. He always was so happy. Al always talked about his family. You have a special angel watching over you. God Bless You.
Marcia Sorin
November 15, 2001
Al was a sweet and wonderful family man. Never had a bad word to say.
We rode to work on the bus everyday. Every morning he came on the bus with a smile. My heart goes to his adoring wife , daughter and sons as their loss is so deep.
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