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Jose Cardona Obituary
Pictures of José Cardona show him dancing on a conga line with his wife and friends, clowning around after getting off a horse during a vacation, having dinner with his daughter from a previous marriage — Sasha, 11 — and his wife's son from hers, Miguel, 14.
He loved his family, liked the good things in life and wanted his wife, Paulina Cardona, 33, to look sexy.
She said her husband was so touched he cried when she surprised him with a tattoo of a rose on her left breast, his idea. And he cried again, she said, when the couple found out that she was expecting their first child and the baby would be a son.
Knowing his family would expand, Mr. Cardona wanted to make extra money to buy a house. So on Saturdays, the couple would get up at 6 a.m. and travel around New York City in their car selling fish and products from Ecuador, their home country, to friends and friends of friends.
When his customers found out that Mr. Cardona was missing at the World Trade Center, some asked: "He sold fish there?"
In fact, Mr. Cardona, 35, had been working for Wall Street companies for 14 years, most recently as a clerk at Carr Futures.
The baby is due in January.
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Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Jose on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Alex
June 26, 2019
My blessings & prayers go out to Jose.
Del Newberry
June 22, 2019
We will never forget this horrible day and the loss of your loved one, as well as all others who were so tragically taken from us. I pray today especially for Jose's friends and family - may God pour a special blessing on you today. Much love from Texas,
May 11, 2012
To The Family,
9/11 is one of the worst tragedies in the history of New York City. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jose Cardona, but I would like to extend my deepest thoughts of sympathy to you at this time. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
(a Bible Student)
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Karen Carmona
September 18, 2011
I'm saddened for all the families tremendous loss, and I wish your family strength and countless wonderful memories of your dad. God Bless all the families....
Carmen Cardona
December 12, 2010
Dearest Cardona family,
i'm just looking over the names again because Christmas is coming and i am always sad to see the Cardona name among those lost. I am a Cardona too and could imagine how much you all miss Jose. I was saddened to read that jose had a daughter, Sasha, and was going to be the father of a new baby boy. His new son is probably about 8 or 9 now and must wish he knew his Papi. I don't know how old Sasha is but i know she must miss him terribly too. May god bless you both as your Papi looks over you and your mommy. Enjoy the holidays, and cherish every day. Jose would have wanted that for you. Dios te bendiga.
Wilhelmina Orozco
August 12, 2008
I pray for the repose of his soul. I came upon his name while looking for the name, Alice Cardona, whom I met in 1991. Is she a relative of his. Deep condolences.
Doug Abraham
June 29, 2008
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
P Tabbernor
April 28, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
October 19, 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.
Jennifer Holland
September 10, 2006
Thinking of you and praying for all of your loved ones so much during this time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Forever in my heart and prayers,
Jennifer Holland
Wilmington, DE
jose cardona
March 22, 2006
querido tocallo lo mas seguro estes al lado de nuestro SEÑOR, que DIOS te bendiga, no te conoci en vida pero estoy bien seguro que fuiste tremendo ser humano y q tus padres se siente orgulloso de ti. God bless you Jose.
tony plosnich
September 8, 2004
to the family of my old friend fm carr futures. i talked to him everyday about trade breaks(stupid stuff) but we would joke-jose & pete ortiz were "my guys in ny" as i used to call them. they still are! i promise never to forget them, the day or the rest of my friends lost that day. love & sympathy always- tony p.
james cardona
October 28, 2002
allways remember the good memories,
aunque no los conosco los amo de una manera especial.
September 21, 2002
may god bless u
Sid Cardona
September 21, 2002
My condolences to Mrs. Cardona & family in the loss of your loved one.
Carolyn Sowinski
September 16, 2002
Jose:
On September 11, 2002, I sang in memory of you. I participated in the "Rolling Requiem" where singers sang Mozart's work beginning at 8:46 in each time zone.
It was my honor and privilege to sing for you and to you on this day of remembrance.
From the Requiem:
Grant them eternal rest, Lord,
and may perpetual light shine
upon them.
Prayers we offer unto Thee, O Lord;
receive them on behalf of those souls whom we remember on this day.
AMEN.
Miriam Alonzo
September 11, 2002
Dear Mrs. Cardona,
I met your husband may years ago. He was a big soccer enthusiast. He played soccer with my husband, Pedro Alonzo, and brother-in-law, Eddie Morales, in the fields of Van Courtland Park and in Ligia Arroyo. Back then we knew him as "cholo".
I always noticed how much love and care he gave to Sasha. I know that from where he is now he is looking over Sasha and Joshua
May God bless you and the children. May he give you strength to raise your son and share with him stories about his wonderful father.
Natalie French
September 11, 2002
Para Paulina y su hermoso hijo. May God Bless you both. Jose los esta viendo desde el cielo. Y ahora tendran un sitio donde visitarle en esta tierra porque su espiritu seguira aqui.
Paulina,gracias por concederme la entrevista el a~o pasado.
Tu ejemplo y tu dignidad me impactaron para siempre.
Natalie
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
Rest in peace and may God bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01.
Emilie Aiken
March 13, 2002
To the Cardona family..God bless you all and keep you forever in his care. I didn't know Jose but as I was scrolling the tribute to those fallen and came across the name Jose Cardona,I can't help but wonder if I knew any of you. You see I have a 35 year old son who carries the last name "Cardona". I have not seen or heard from his father "Felicito" in just about 35 years. I remember Felix telling me that he had 6 other children and I even saw some of them once. My heart goes out to all of you related or not. May you rest in peace Jose.
Michael McCombs
March 12, 2002
Mucho Beso Carmen,Sasha ans Joshua
Remembering Jose is easy for me because man he was. The jokes he told will never be forgotten as well as well as his smile. There are friend and there are co-workers and I was glad to be a friend as well as a co-worker. I can honestly say that Jose had a deep love for sports and a much deeper love for his family. The words that stick with me the most are first words he spoke in the morning "let me tell what Sasha said".....That showed me the love he had for his family...... everyday I will miss you Chao!!!!
P.S
I'm looking up now and I'm going to say the words you said to us many of times.... "Get hot kid"
Sandra
March 12, 2002
Estimada Sra. Cardona y Familia:
Mi nombre es Sandra, yo tuve el honor de conocer y trabajar con Jose hace 10 años, cuando el estaba empleado por Dean Witter Reynolds. Nos hicimos amigos , porque yo tambien soy Ecuatoriana. Su esposo fue un hombre maravilloso, trabajador y un buen amigo . Yo no sabia que el fue unas de las victimas, ya que fui sorprendida al ver la foto de el en People Magazine y me entere de su tragedia. Mis sinceras condolencias hacia usted, su niño y los demas familiares. Espero y confio que Dios lo tenga a su lado, y se que de ahora en adelante tendra usted un angel guardian . Por que Jose fue siempre asi , muy bueno, cuidadoso.... un angel.
Dios los bendiga a usted y a su niño.
Patricia Zambrano
March 11, 2002
Estimada Sra.Cardona:
Yo conoci a Jose en la escuela y lo conoci mejor por medio de mi hermano Nery. Se que el fue un hombre de buen corazon con su familia y amistades cercanas.
Espero que Dios le siga dando fortaleza a usted y la bendiga igual que al pequeno Joshua. Jose estara en el corazon de todos los que sinceramente amo.
Siga adelante siempre en Dios.
Patricia Zambrano
Ashley Czarnik
March 8, 2002
I dont know your family personaly, but I read your story in 'People' magazine, and your story touched my heart. I am deeply touched and will pray for you and your family. Congratulations on the birth of your son - he is so beautiful. Such a blessing-
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Jose. May his life and love live on in his baby to be and in all who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by the warm memories of times shared with Jose. 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
NAKIYA DUNLAP
December 20, 2001
HELLO MRS.CARDONA...
MY NAME IS NAKIYA AND I WORKED WITH YOUR HUSBAND @ CARR FUTURES.JOSE SPOKE OF YOU FROM THE TIME WE MET UP UNTIL MONDAY (9/10/01)WHEN HE INFORMED ME THAT YOU GUYS WERE HAVING A BABT BOY.JOSE IS HIGHLY MISSED BY MYSELF AND THE WHOLE CARR FUTURES.THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS TO SAY ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND THAT I JUST WOUDN'T KNOW WHERE TO START AND WHERE TO END.
THE ONE THING I MUST SAY IS THAT JOSE TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF YOU DURING YOUR PRGNANCY AND THAT HE IS STILL TAKING CARE OF YOU.
GOD HAS BLESSED THE TWO OF YOU TO BRING INTO THIS WORLD A BABY BOY...AND REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A TIME TO HEAL AND A TIME TO REJOICE BECAUSE GOD IS GOING TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ABUNDANTLY.SO STAY STRONG FOR YOU ,THE BABY,SASCHA,YOUR SON AND JOSE AND GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST.
GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY...
December 18, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU JOSE CARDONA AND
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET
9/11/01
Dianne Purdy
December 1, 2001
I did not know Jose. It it has now been almost three months since the tragedy but the wound is still painful for me. I coudn't imagine how hurtful this is for you. I feel so helpless! Please accept my heartfelt love and sympathy for your family. My thoughts and prayers contintue.
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