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Joseph DiPilato Obituary
This year the chrysanthemums have not been planted in front of Joseph L. Di Pilato's home. Each morning, Phyllis Buono looks out her window in Staten Island at Mr. Di Pilato's house across the street. She notices that the impatiens, their blooms past, are still there, and she remembers that Joe Di Palato, her friend, is gone.
Mr. Di Pilato, 57, was an electrician who for the past 22 years had done work for Morgan Stanley in the World Trade Center. By avocation, though, he was a gardener. Each season he would put in new plants as if he were striving for year-round blooms.
"He set that yard up like it was a resort," Mrs. Buono said. "In the spring the flower pots would explode with blossoms."
Mr. Di Pilato's wife, Maria, met him when they were growing up in Little Italy but did not discover he was a gardener until they moved to Staten Island with their sons, Leo, now 32, and Joseph, now 31. "He didn't like the flowers I bought, so he started planting," she said. "He loved going out in the yard. His backyard had to be impeccable."
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Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Joseph on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Frank J. Mosco
September 11, 2014
13 Years. Rest in Peace. I'm sure you are tending to beautiful gardens in heaven.
Morgan
September 11, 2012
Joey and Family it's been a long time but God Bless your family on this day.
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Grandchildren May 2010
Andrea Di Pilato
September 16, 2011
JohnM. DIPILATO
September 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph L. DIPILATO. My name is John M. DIPILATO of Barre, Mass. I am 78 years of age. My Fathers name was Joseph who had a older brother living in New Jersey
The picture of Joseph L. resembles my brother, also "Joseph" I also have a Son "Joseph"
Tiziana Arcarese
September 11, 2011
I am Tiziana, the daughter of Liliana Bruni, cousin of Joe, daughter of his father's sister Maria. After 10 years I have discovered the he passed away in that tragic 9/11. I have been told by the other cousins living in Virginia. Looking at his face, I can recognise Nonna Maria. My warmest hugs in this sad day, from Europe.
Christine Pecorella
September 11, 2011
Joey, Our family remembers and misses your:
~kind, generous, loving heart
~leadership
~gentle spirit
~most of all, your smile and laughter
.....today and EVERYDAY!
Victoria Potter
September 2, 2011
Gone But NEVER forgotton.. We Stand United.. ONE EARTH.. ONE FAMILY.. ONE LOVE ..
Christine Pecorella
September 11, 2010
Dearest Maria, Joe, Leo, Andrea and family, We hold so many wonderful memories of fun, shared family times with each of you and Joe-Brillo. Joe was a smart, talented, giving, fun, loving man and we miss him. He was an awesome person whose qualities we should all aspire to have. We cherish the many wonderful memories we have of him. May your memories of him warm your hearts and bring you to a place of peace. Love to you always, The Zubelik, Pecorella, O'Connor and Deverna Families
Vincent Cardinale
January 2, 2010
Joe And Leo, many times after this tragedy I wished I would have run into one of you to tell you how sorry I was for your loss. Whenever I saw one of you with your dad, it looked like you were with your best friend.
Coney Island 1961
Ronnie Lorenzo
November 24, 2009
We grew up together on Mulberry st and I think of him often,He was my childhood friend and the best all around Athlete in the Neighborhood, This was a photo we took in Coney Island in about 1961, with Ralphie, Skipper,me, and Angelo.
God bless you and Rest in peace Joey.
Doug Abraham
June 6, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Andrea Di Pilato
August 19, 2008
Dearest Dad,
It has been almost 7 years since you have been with us. We miss you tremendously. Something wonderful happened yesterday that I wanted to share. Your granddaughter Olivia typed in what she thought was her brothers name & brought up this website. As soon as she saw your picture she screamed with such excitement and said, "Mommy hurry come see Grandpa on the computer". It stopped me in my tracks & touched my heart more than you could ever know. All I could think about was how much you could not wait to be a grandfather. And little did we know on the last night that I was with you, I was already pregnant with your first grandchild. Leo & I would have given anything to be able to tell you in person you were going to finally be a Grandpa.
Olivia talks about her "Grandpa in heaven" all the time. She wishes she could have known you. You would be so blown away by Olivia. She has such a huge heart just as you did.
As Olivia & Joseph grow up they will know everything there is to know about their very special "Grandpa in heaven". We all miss you terribly!
All our Love to you in Heaven, Leo, Andrea, Olivia & Joseph
Kristine
November 2, 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
September 26, 2006
In memory....
Camille Prelli
October 27, 2003
Dear Maria,
I wanted to write to you so many times. I saw Joe and Steve twice on 9/11 - smiling and joking as always.Days later I found out what happened and was devastated. They were great guys and I will never forget them. My prayers are with you always.
Sincerely,
Camille Prelli (nee Sileo) of 56 Mulberry Street
janet marmo
September 11, 2003
Joey:
It's two years today since that tragic day. We all miss you and love you very much. I know you're at peace and watching over your family. The pain of your loss will never go away, but the memory of the beautiful person you are will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace with all the other angels in heaven.
Love,
Aunt Janet
Anthony Venturato
September 21, 2002
I remember Brillo as a kid, a year older than me. He was the best basketball player in Columbus Park on Mulberry Street. He gave me great pointers on getting the ball through the hoop. Everyone in the neighborhood loved Brillo. He was a great role model in a tough neighborhood. A natural athlete, terrific sense of humor and a decent human being. A guy like him is surely missed by many.
Lana McCoy
September 13, 2002
Dear Joseph's family,
I also dont know you and you dont know me. I am a 9th grader at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On September 11 I was involved in a chorus concert for remebering 911 victims called the "Rolling Requiem." I received a pin with Joseph's name on it. I am so very sorry about what happened. I want you to know that my prayers are for you and your family and that I bet Joseph is walking around in Heaven with Jesus and is feeling no pain. I know that Joseph will still bloom and grow in your hearts like his flowers, I know I will never forget him.
Love always and God Bless,
Lana McCoy
June DeSena
September 13, 2002
Dear Family of Joe,
We don't know know each other, but you are in my heart today and I just want to share that with you.
Yesterday, at a meeting, I met a woman who had a name tag on with the name Joe DiPilato on it, with a heart. She explained that she had just come from a 9/11 memorial at the Mission and they asked people to wear a name tag in honor of those we lost.
I was deeply touched that Joe was honored in this way! She remarked that it made her want to know more about him. I suggested she check online, but she didn't have a computer. I wanted to help her, so I found this site. I've printed out the wonderful picture of Joe with his bio, and the touching tribute letters to him.
I just wanted to let you know that we care, and share a piece, however small, of your sorrow. Your loss is deep...
Love,
June DeSena
Marianne
June 29, 2002
Joe and Steve. Steve and Joe. They were always together, always smiling and always willing to do whatever it took to get our equipment up and running. For the longest time I never knew their real last names -- I thought it was "Petrocelli". They were great guys and, I'm sure, very much missed by their families and friends.
Joe, God bless you and your family.
Marianne
2 WTC, 72 floor
ELAINE DEL BIANCO
May 30, 2002
My dear friends Marie,Leo,Joseph
Today I watched the closing ceremony
at work of the world trade center.
Joe was ever in my prayers and thoughts as well as all of you, when the fire bell rang to begin the ceremony I did not want it to end
but I know with all my heart that
Joe and all those who perished on that terrible day was saying, we are
at peace and peace be unto you. God
keep you in his embrace always
Love
Elaine & George and Family
Noreen/Tom Gallagher
April 30, 2002
You and your family are in our prayers
Michelle Ianniello
March 15, 2002
To the DiPilato Family:
I worked in 2WTC for 13 years, I would see Joe all the time with Steve. They would come to the 62nd Floor, and work on whatever order was placed, we never knew eachother's names but always smiled and said hello to one another. When I found out about Joe & Steve I was devastated, the list of people I knew was endless. I wanted to express my sympathy to you in any way I knew how, I am so sorry this happened, and I pray for them everyday.
Your Neighbor and Friend,
Michelle Ianniello
Victory Blvd.
john sheehan
January 29, 2002
Brillo and I were good friends growing up on Mulberry Street. We played a lot of sports and although he could'nt run fast or jump high, he could play any sport and he was the best athlete of us all. We grew apart as we got older and I have'nt seen him in many years. About a year or so ago I thought of giving him a call but to my deep regret, never got around to it.
Well my friend, I'm so sorry for what happened to you and your family, rest in peace, I'll always remember you.And to you Maria, stay strong and God bless you and your family. Beany
Kim Polumbo
January 20, 2002
Marie,
I wish there was something I could say or do to ease the pain you and your family are feeling. My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of a very special loved one. God has a new beautiful angel that he is keeping besides him, an angel that looks down upon us and is keeping us safe everyday. God Bless you Joseph, you are sadly missed !!!!!!
janet marmo
January 18, 2002
MAY GOD KEEP YOU AT HIS SIDE IN HEAVEN AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY IN FRIENDS HERE ON EARTH. I ALWAYS WANTED YOU TO GIVE UNCLE JOHNNY LESSONS ON HOW TO BE A GOOD HUSBAND, BUT WE RAN OUT OF TIME. REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE, AUNT JANET
janet marmo
January 18, 2002
Joey: you are a loving and giving person and we all miss you terribly. I guess God needed another angel in Heaven with Annie. Rest in peace. Much love always, Aunt Janet, Uncle Johnny and Johnny Boy.
January 12, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS JOSEPH L.DIPILATO AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS IN THE GARDEN OF PARADISE...GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN AND WIFE...THE REST OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Joseph. May his green thumb, his life and love live on in you. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Joseph. 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
Felice Signorelli
January 3, 2002
Joe,
You are terribly missed everyday and especially this holiday season. The block was so quiet without your Christmas music playing. New Years Eve was not the same without you here. We were remembering all the past New Years Eve's and thought of you with love. We miss you so much especially your best friend Mike. He is so lost without you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, you will always have a special place in our hearts and you will never be forgotten.
All our love,
Mike, Phyllis, Felice, Frankie, Rosemary, Anthony, Vincent, Kimm, Michael, Nicholas, Matthew, Leila & Rose too. xxxooo
John &Joanne Romano
January 1, 2002
Joe, We will always miss your sincere smile and your careing ways. And all the great times we had together. You are always in our thoughts and prays you and your family. Love always john,joann and all our family. May god bless you and yours.
RoseMary Sciascia
December 31, 2001
"Your neighbors" at 45 Laredo Avenue miss you so much. Especially your buddy Mike. A big part of us was taken away on September 11th. You will always be in a hearts and memories.
Vito DeMaio
December 26, 2001
You are so very much missed Joe By all your friends and relatives. We always talked about playing golf together and now I wish I had played with u but at least we had a great time in atlantic city
Anne-Michele Hall
December 17, 2001
I grew up on Katan Avenue -just around the block from Mr. DiPilato. I am close in age to both of his sons. I offer my deepest condolescences to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you.
Anne-Michele Hall
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