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Everything was going just right for Brian Terrenzi. Last February, he started a new job as a global network manager in the treasurer's office of Cantor Fitzgerald. Last April, he and his wife, Jane, bought their first home, in Hicksville, N.Y., and found out that she was going to have their first baby.
And last July, the couple learned it would be a girl. "There's no girls in the Terrenzi family," said Mrs. Terrenzi, 28, who is eight months' pregnant. "He was just so excited. He would have made the best father."
Mr. Terrenzi, 28, an avid skier and sportsman, used to call his wife five times during the day from his office on the 101st floor of 1 World Trade Center to check up on her. Now, she says, "the phone doesn't ring."
Mrs. Terrenzi, a kindergarten teacher, said she would name her daughter Elizabeth, after her husband's mother, as he had wanted. But Elizabeth will also have a middle name, Brian, after her own father.
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Brian Longo
September 11, 2024
Brian was a year ahead of me in school (elementary through high school) and we played football and baseball on the same teams or in the same leagues for many years. He and I weren´t friends, per se, but he was friendly with everyone no matter what label you were.
Still is surreal 23 years later. The grief never subsides and I know I am in a long line of folks who miss and remember him.
ade
February 16, 2024
rip brian God bless you
Debbi Dieterich
September 11, 2023
Remembering and honoring I consider my self truly lucky to have known Brian as a co-worker and most of all, as a friend. Brian will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2023
On this day, once again I pay tribute to Brian Terrenzi and a life cut short. I was fortunate to call him a colleague and friend during our time at Citibank together.
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Debbie Stevenson
September 12, 2021
Keeping you all close at heart. With love.
Lisa Papallo
September 11, 2021
Jane & Elizabeth, I know you don't know me but I know you. I am Thomas Papallo's daughter Lisa. He had told me about how my aunt Gloria was so broken up about Brian. And I was very close to Gloria. I had met him( Brian) once a very long time ago. I think of you often even though you do not know me but I know you both with out meeting you both. My heart and soul goes to you and your family I know he was a good man.
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2021
I sat next to Brian for a few years while working together at Citibank. I still remember he had a great mix of good work ethic and fun-loving attitude. It has been 20 years since that tragic day when we lost a good man. I hope that I can help in some small way keeping him and his family in my thoughts.
Tom Bouvier
September 21, 2020
Brian,
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Debbie Stevenson
September 12, 2020
19 years and we still remember! Our love to Elizabeth, Jane, John and Bette.
September 11, 2020
Betty and John - We continue to think about you on this day.. Our prayers continue for you.
Our love, Bruce and Cheryl
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2020
Think of you often, Brian. We had many laughs sitting next to each other at Citibank so long ago. Tragic loss of such a good man.
The Kindred Family
December 6, 2019
Sending our continued heartfelt thoughts of sympathy to your family. Words can never remove the pain of loss but please know that others still do care. Still sadly missed is Brian and he is not forgotten.
liz
September 11, 2019
Always in my mind, thanks for always being my guardian angel. Love you forever dad.
September 11, 2019
He was a great guy! We worked at Citibank together and had many many laughs! We hadn't been in touch for a bit and I didn't know he was at Cantor. I was shocked and so sad when I read his obituary in the New York Times months after 9/11. All the best in heaven brother, hope your family and daughter are well!
Ralph
Debbie Stevenson
September 8, 2019
Keeping you Brian, John, Betty, Jane and Elizabeth close at heart today and as I do everyday! Sending my love to you all.
September 7, 2019
In loving memory of a Cantor Fitzgerald manager who did not die in vain at the Twin Towers
The Kindred Family
October 20, 2018
We send our deep heartfelt sympathy to your family. May God continue to give the strength and comfort needed with each new day. Brian will always be fondly remembered.
Christine Apacible
September 12, 2018
Sending love in healing for all of Brian's family and friends on the 17th anniversary of 9-11-2001. Yesterday was a day of remembrance and honoring... May Brian's memory in Light always shine in all who knew and loved him.
Debbie Stevenson
September 12, 2018
John, Betty, Liz and Jane...you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Sending love as always.
Kyoko Peña-Robles
September 11, 2018
Brian, your memory lives on through all those who loved you. I get so saddened when I think how hard this must be on your family. It still pains me deeply on how many life experiences were stolen from you and so many other innocent people. I am so grateful for life and I'll continue to try to live my life accordingly in your honor.
David Wilson
September 11, 2018
Dear Betty & John
So sorry that so much time has passed and we didnt know about Brian. We are truly saddened! We had many from our former town, Great Falls, Va on planes that terrible day. Attending a Memorial and we heard Brian Terrenzi, not a common name like ours.
We hope that you are close to Elizabeth and share her love.
Your Old Neighbors
Bonnie & Dave Wilson
Hamilton, Va
Jacqueline Taro
September 11, 2018
Brian you are always thought of and dearly missed give your brother a big hug & kiss from me. Love always, Jacqueii
Debbi Dietrich
September 11, 2018
Remembering and missing you Brian
T H
September 11, 2018
RIP Brian. You continue to be missed.
Timothy Sullivan
April 6, 2018
Always be my brother
Debbie Stevenson
September 12, 2017
Yesterday, I spent much of the day thinking of you, Brian, Betty and John, Jane and Elizabeth. You will always be remembered. You are all close to my heart.
Kyoko Peña-Robles
September 12, 2017
A candle was lit for you throughout the day my friend. Still feels so wrong that your not here enjoying your life and family. You would have been turning 45 this month.
I live each day knowing how lucky I am to still have the opportunity to be here with my family. I do this in your and my brother's honor. You will never be forgotten.
Rick Weisberg
September 11, 2017
John & Betty. I am thinking of both of you today. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you of losing Barbara in May of last year.
She truly liked Btian and had a certain fondness for you Betty.
John was her buddy whom she liked to play with..
I know words will NEVER help, but you do have my sympathy, for what it is worth.
Rick Weisberg
Templeton Sammy
September 11, 2017
Rest in piece man. It was an honor to spend my college years with you. Always a Kappa!
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2017
Brian - I think of you often, and especially on this day every year. I hope Jane and your daughter, Elizabeth, are doing well. I will always remember you and appreciate your friendship from when we worked together all those years ago.
Jacqueii Taro
January 31, 2017
Brian you are always on my mind and forever in my heart. I know your with Mark and are looking down protecting everyone you love.
Kathleen Cron
January 30, 2017
RIP Brian. God Bless.
Kyoko Peña/Robles
September 13, 2016
Was telling my daughter about Brian on Sunday . She's 10 years old and has learning about this tragedy at school now. I told her "He was a great person that I truly cared for and he didn't deserve to have his life taken away. "
"It's hard to not feel so sad or mad about losing such a good person but I try to remember all the good memories of Brian because that is what he would have wanted."
Hoping you are continuing to smile down on us my friend.
Chris Emmett
September 11, 2016
While the sadness of this day will always remain, our memories and stories of Brian always bring a smile. We miss you.
Just found this, and wanted to add a memory of a good time in our life. cherihitt @yahoo.com
Cheri Hitt
June 23, 2016
September 12, 2015
I remember you as that cute kid that had a crush on my little sister. I am saddened that you are gone.
Sonya Beylo
September 12, 2015
To live in the hearts
we leave behind
is not to die.
-Thomas Campbell
Just as I was thinking that another September 11th came and went (yesterday) and the memories, questions, and anger remain. Of course, none of it should be forgotten; most of all Brian will never be forgotten or the circumstance/manner he was taken. As if on cue, out of my vehicle speakers taking me back to a more comfortable place to replace my heavy heart with a light heart, and a happy tear filled my eye, with this tune ->
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAUYSFo1ndI&sns=em
Mary Ellen Meskelll
September 12, 2015
I still can see you sitting in my social studies classroom at St. John's School.
Rest peacefully in the palm of God's hand.
Steve Cornwell
September 12, 2015
I would like Brian's family to know the huge impact he made on my life. When I moved to SV Schools I didn't know anyone and was so nervous about fitting in. Brian could tell I felt like an outsider and he talked me in to playing football and soccer. He tought me how to play because I never played before. He bridged the gap between different cliques. That memory has stayed with me for 34 years. He has made me a better person. God Bless you.
Jennifer Skinner
September 12, 2015
I knew Brian a long time from grade school at St Johns to college in Oneonta. We shared many great times there. I hadn't seen or talked to him in years but I will never forget him. RIP Brian
Chris Emmett
September 11, 2015
We miss you Brian. Your smile still shines bright upon us.
Kyoko Peña-Robles
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you Mr and Mrs. Terrenzi. Hoping that seeing messages of love and respect for Brian helps some of the pain wash away. Always wishing peace for you and your Family. Just know that Brian will never be forgotten. He is just unforgettable.
RICK WEISBERG
September 11, 2015
John & Betty, Barbara & I are both thinking of you on this day.
Deborah Dumont
September 11, 2015
You are in our prayers. I grew up in Meriden, CT
I am realted to you on your Grandmother's side. (Gloria) I knew your Great Grandmother, I called her Aunt May. My cousin Paul Gradwell wrote in here in past years and I am talking to my two grown children about the 'Grand Family' you come from. We were in innocent times then.
I now reside in Tampa, FL and on htis 09-11-15 we are rememebering this day and you. God Bless you and we all honor your memory.
Love and peace,
Debby (Papallo) Dumont
Debby (Papallo) Dumont
Jeannine Sato
September 11, 2015
I'll always remember you.
Debbi Dieterich
September 11, 2015
Miss you Brian!
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2015
Brian - we had a great time, sitting next to each other at Citibank. While in some ways it feels like a lifetime ago, in another way, it seems like last week. I still remember you, your sense of humor, and the laughs we had together! I hope these few words, today, can in some small way honor your memory!
September 11, 2015
Brian---I still think of you and smile at all the laughter and joy you brought into mine and others lives. Will always miss you and be grateful you were part of my life.
Love!
Debbi Dieterich
Debbie Stevenson
September 11, 2015
John, Betty, Jane and Elizabeth,
As always you are in my thoughts and heart on this
day. With love.
Derek Bennett
September 11, 2014
Rest in peace to a man I don't ever rember meeting but I've heard many great and wonderful things about how he was a great person.
May we never forget 9/11/01
Rick Wesiberg
September 11, 2014
John, i hope you and Betty are doing as well as you can be expected to do. I hope the pain has started to subside.
Tammi Jackson
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you today, Betty. May peace and love be with you...
Michael Maltese
September 11, 2014
Brain is my fraternity brother from SUNY Oneonta. I came into SAMMY as he was leaving but even still his impact and friendships was felt deeply by the young new brothers.
Brian's legacy and spirit remains with all of us to this day.
His energy was contagious and he is remembered in many conversations every time our brothers get together. I will have a toast to him tonight.
God Bless his family as I can only imagine the pain they may experience. But please stay strong during these moments and be soothed by the fact that some people can live 80 years and never have the positive effect Brain had on the people around him. We were definitely robbed but have to be thankful that we had the chance at all to know someone like Brian.
Jacqueline Taro
September 11, 2014
Brian you are thought of often throughout the year but especially on this day the day you where called home to Jesus.....Brian you where not only my brother in law but you where my friend!!!! You will be happy to know that you daughter is growing up to be a beautiful young lady....please give your brother Mark a big hug for me....I know that you know my heart and you know that my feelings are genuine and I also know you and Mark are smiling down because I put God first and as long as that remains I will be the person you both knew me to be!!!! I love you brother!!!!
Cheri Ryan
September 11, 2014
Miss you Brian.
September 11, 2014
thinking of the terrrenzi family today my thoughts and prayers are with you
Dana Francis
November 17, 2013
I didn't know Brian too we'll but remember him from S.V. I just watched a movie "World Trade Center" and thought of Brian. I know that Brian and Mark are together now!
Lori Thorne
September 12, 2013
Yesterday was a day no one will ever forget. The same can be said for you.
Kyoko Pena-Robles
September 12, 2013
Thinking of you always, my thoughts and prayers are with your family today Brian.
Chris Emmett
September 11, 2013
Brian,
You hold a special place in our hearts. We shared so many great times together which I will always cherish. You have made an incredible impact on those you have touched. We miss you.
Miriam Morales
September 11, 2013
Rest in Peace Brian. You are always in my prayers. You were so friendly and kind. I was fortunate to have worked with him at Citibank.
Heather Hartzell
September 11, 2013
Thinking about you and your family today, Brian.
Larry Bucchioni
September 11, 2013
"Big Brian".....every time I go to the Port St. Lucie Civic Center to compete or judje in a powerlifting meet I stop, sit down by your name on the 9/11 memorial & have a little chat & prayer of gratitude for you having been in my life! I had you in my 7th gr. Soc Stud. Class & coached you in football. You were bright, funny charming & a fine athelete! RIP oh good & faithful servant.
lisa hall-sottolano
September 11, 2013
R.I.P Brian!
You are a hero and never forgotten.....
Jenette Taylor
September 11, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Debbi Dieterich
September 11, 2013
Brian---I miss you today and you and your family are always in my heart and prayers. Although I am sad, and miss you very much, I am also very happy and grateful for the time we spent together and for our friendship. Whenever I think of you, I smile as I remember your laughter, jokes (even the ones on me:)) and your great positive attitude about life in general, and I clearly remember how just being around you made everyone's day that much brighter (and attitude that much lighter.) Thinking of you now always makes me happy and helps me to remember to smile more, laugh more and love more. I miss you Brian!!!
Michelle Martone Gillette
September 11, 2013
Gone but never forgotten! So proud to have graduated with you.
Your new friend, Allie K.
John Kaltefleiter
August 19, 2013
To the Terrenzis,
My 7-year-old daughter, Allie, and I visited the inspiring 9/11 memorial this past weekend via Texas. For the first time since she was born, I explained to Allie the events of the worst day ever. As we read the names along the marble she stopped at Brian's. It caught her eye because her grandpa's name is Brian, my first name is John and Brian's "funny last name like ours". Later, we searched the internet and found your story, which she and I read together. She told me she was so sad about what happened, but felt good knowing you were up there looking after his wife and daughter as their guardian angel. It was an experience we will never forget, and we're glad Brian and his family were part of it.
Sending you all our love.
Sonya Beylo
June 15, 2013
Brian, I've lived in and around Manhattan for years and today I felt ready for the visit. The sun was beaming on your name alone, N 47 (north pond). I wish I could attach the photo to this message. Happy Father's Day. Love, Sonya
Chris Emmett
September 11, 2012
Brian, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. I know you are looking over with that classic smile. I miss you.
Kyoko Pena-Robles
September 11, 2012
On this day we honor your memory, but every day you are remembered and cherished.
Danita Salamida-Eldridge
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you Brian and of your family on this day that always seems to feel like it was only yesterday. The world misses you.
janine greges alianiello
September 11, 2012
still think of those days sitting right next to brian at work at citibank so long ago. i am sure she has heard, but still wanted his daughter to know what a truly special and kind person he was. his great sense of humor used to made my day.
Heather Hartzell
September 11, 2012
Brian and I lived across the street from each other, went to the same school and slugged it out together at a summer job at Burger King. He loved his family, always had a kind word for everyone and was an all around good guy. I think about you and your family every day, Brian. The world is a darker place without you in it. Your love and light live on through your little girl.
lisa hall
September 9, 2012
though it has been 11 years i never forget meeting John and Elizabeth, sitting in their living room after 9/11 talking about your life and how excited you were to become a father!Though I never met you I felt like I did after that night! I am proud to say that I graduated from the same High school as you! You guys have always been in my prayers, and always will be! May god bless and always look over your family
Sincerley, Lisa Hall
Christopher Noble
May 18, 2012
I am a person of no signifigance of any kind to those who knew and cherished Brian, and have no connection to him save one...I wear the braclet with his name given to those stangers who wish to remember those who were lost and the loved ones they left behind... Even after a decade please be assured hes even remebered in Canada.....
Tom Bouvier
December 9, 2011
Brian,
You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Bouvier
September 21, 2011
Happy Birthday Brian. I think of you often and keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Coleen Weiss
September 21, 2011
May God bless all of Brian's family and hold Brian close to Him. I had Brian as a student at SV Jr. High and really enjoyed him.
Ray Lasky
September 12, 2011
A terrific young man, friend and teammate, until we meet again...
Kyoko Pena-Robles
September 12, 2011
Brian, your light still shines so brightly and your memory lives on in so many of our hearts. You are terribly missed. I send love and strength to your family on such a difficult day.
Chris Maloney
September 11, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rick Moat
September 11, 2011
Think of Brian often, always a well liked person who had his life taken way too early but am sure he is wearing that big smile in heaven!
Ron & Jennifer King
September 11, 2011
Always in our thoughts and never will be forgotten. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2011
You will never be forgotten Brian.
Neel Doshi
September 11, 2011
Ten years later I still find myself thinking about Brian and what path his life would have taken if not for that fateful day. I can still recall the times when we were colleagues at Citibank, sitting next to each other and enjoying each other's daily banter and humor. Brian was bright, dedicated and fun, and I'm glad to have worked with him. Best to you and your family, Brian, as you watch over them.
September 11, 2011
Never forgotten. God Bless you, Brian, and your family.
Danita Salamida-Eldridge
September 11, 2011
We will never forget you Brian. Rest in peace.
heidi kilmer
September 11, 2011
brian was a great friend,lots of smiles and laughs...my thoughts are with you and your family!!you are truly missed
Tiffany Cozzy
September 11, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Thomas Vergason
September 11, 2011
All of my love to you and your family today and every day, Brian... you are missed.
Kimberly Robinson-Crocker
September 11, 2011
Remembering our trip at school to Montauk and laughing at the memories. Praying for strength for your family today and everyday. I know your watching over them keeping them safe.
Jeannine Neagle-Sato
September 11, 2011
Few days go by that I don't think of you and all the good you stood for. We all grew up together with so much wonder and opportunity. You had all that ahead of you and it was snatched away. But you left a legacy in our hearts and minds, and in your family that can never be taken away.
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