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For Nereida De Jesus, life equaled Lauren. Lauren was her daughter, a bubbly 7-year-old whom Ms. De Jesus, 30, was raising alone in Woodlawn in the Bronx. Mother and daughter would do everything together ‹ get their hair done, go to movies, take bubble baths.
Ms. De Jesus' new job as a claims adjuster at Aon Insurance, which she started only a few months before Sept. 11, enabled her to send Lauren to a private Catholic school.
When Ms. De Jesus was not working or taking care of Lauren, she could usually be found at church, either at her sister's missionary church in Dover, N.J., or at a church near her home.
Ms. De Jesus, said her sister, Elaine De Jesus, wanted to be like her own mother, who had raised three children alone on the Lower East Side ‹ when that neighborhood was one of the worst in the city ‹ and somehow had them all turn out fine. "Her job was helping her accomplish the plans that she had," Elaine De Jesus said. "She was proud."
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Leslie (Lily)
September 4, 2024
Leslie (Lily)
September 4, 2024
You will forever be in my heart and I will forever cherish every memory that we made together. Like you wrote on the card "I Love You like a Sister"...that´s what we were. Rest in peace sis. Por siempre mi hermana
Yolanda Morales
September 11, 2023
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Yolanda Morales
September 11, 2023
Aon will never forget
Kristen Maturo
September 18, 2021
You beautiful soul. I've only learned about your life through the internet. I hope you are at peace.
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Nereida on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Bruni Sandoval
February 27, 2018
Hi prieta is feb 28 2018 so much going on ! I think of you all the time ! I miss you alot things are not the same anymore , i wish you was here i need my friend ! ❤
Hiram Gonzalez
September 16, 2015
My dear sis how time flew us by without your presence your so truly miss. I missed ur laughter especially ur smile and all the good memories we shared that keeps you alive in my heart. Your nephew Hiram Adriel jr whom you never met always ask if u and knows you only by picture but thinks the world of you, I take him to the memorial everytime we get the chance To see your name and feel closer to you. I feel so much pain inside of "why my baby sister" and all I can do is stare at the picture of u I have in my room. So many thoughts come to mind of how things would've been if you wasn't there wishing you was here sharing all your love. I miss u dearly sis and the family also,but I know the lord is taking care of u and u will always be our angel I'll keep talking to u from time to time as I look up to the sky and visualize ur face. I love Nereida God bless ur heart and soul
Roxanne Perez
September 12, 2015
RIP MY DAUGHTER MISS YOU TODAY AS MUCH AS YESTERDAY. WISH YOU WERE HERE.
carmen (mery) valentin
September 11, 2015
Rest in peace.
carmen (mery) valentin
October 3, 2014
Te recordaremos x siempre...
Roxanne Perez
September 12, 2014
My dearest Nereida so much has happened but you will always be in my heart. May you be by the Lord and k ow that I love and miss you.
TH
September 10, 2014
We remember you today, Nereida. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family members. We will never forget.
Beatrice Figueroa
January 3, 2014
As we called you in school Iris... Nereida you are never forgoten by your firend.
September 20, 2013
Hey friend sending my love miss you always
Erica Stuart
September 11, 2013
It's been 12 years since I last seen your beautiful smile. I know you are in a better place. Hope your sister, mother and daughter are okay.
September 11, 2013
Nereida another yr has gone by WoW what can I say but that you are missed every day. I hope that you have found some peace. Love always Mom roxanne
Bernie De Jesus
June 1, 2013
Sorry about ur lost Roxanne Perez u or nereida father r my uncle or aunt never met ! Would like to change that . Iam Francisco son . Can contact me at email Bmdejesus1@aol. Com
bruni sandoval
January 21, 2012
hey prieta love an miss you
Ken Bravo
September 27, 2011
Hey Sis, I can't believe it's been 10 years already. Your daughter is just like you and when I see her I miss you even more. She is blessed. Beautiful, smart, funny. You did good sis! Continue to be her angel . I love you.
Ken
Katelyn Dejesus
September 25, 2011
We love you and miss may u r.I.p
Carmen (mery) Valentin
September 17, 2011
Aunk no te conoci prima,hoy te llevo en mi corazon,y no te olvidare...
Erica Stuart
September 11, 2011
Hey Nereida,
I remembered meeting u for the first time in your mom's apartment with tati. We would bump into each other by Rivington Street and talk about our girl's. Wow how time flies. U and your family r always on my thoughts and prayer.
roxanne perez
September 10, 2011
Nereida
I can't believe the years have past so fast. On your ten year I still remeber you. Our last conversation and how much it meant to the both of us. I wish we could turn time and go back to that night. I don't think I forgot to tell you how much you meant to our family. Lauren is a gorgouis young lady. She looks so much like you. I know that you would be proud of her. I hope that God has given you peace and choose you to be an Angel. Love you always. Mom
Magaly Ramos
September 2, 2011
Prieta [ Nereida ]
I always always think of you & of course now more then ever, i always always remember staying at your house one x mas and u slapping me on my forehead u and elaine always always slapped me on my forehead lol but this x mas when we woke up you and i did a reenactment of GREASE of course i had to be the guy [ danny zuko ] & u was sandy u had the tight pants on i believe u made me wear the jacket and we did your the one that i want early x mas morning.. My sister marisol[ She passed away in sept of 2008 so trust me i know how losing someone so wonderful feels ] she loved youuuu soooo much, she always said nice things of you which i remember cuz besides smacking me on my forehead you elaine and hirum were always nice to me and i adore lucy your mom.. i never got the pleasure to meet your beautiful daughter but if she is anything like you guys she must be a wonderful beautiful smart young lady... im sorry for everyone's loss im taking comfort in knowing my sister is up there with you probably talking of the good old days ;=]
Nereida i pray your family finds comfort in knowing that your in a great place with the lord!! i miss you i miss my sister and i hope your both resting in peace safely and resting in god's loving arms!~R.I.P~Nereida
Ken Bravo
September 10, 2010
Hey Sis!
Well, it's 9 years and it feels like yesterday. I still remember your laugh! I saw Lauren the other day and I can't believe how much she turned out to be like you! She's beautiful! I have no doubt in my mind that you are watching over her. I miss you Prieta.
As always, I shall remain, your brother from another mother, with all my love, Ken
Roxanne Perez
September 9, 2010
My dearest Nereida time has past so fast. I can't believe that another year is gone. I hope and pray that God has put his arms around you. I want you to know that you will always be in my heart not only at this time but always. Lauren has turned out to be a wonderful young lady. She is smart, and she looks a lot like you. May you rest in peace with all my love ma Roxanne
Roxanne Perez
September 12, 2009
My dearest Nereida may the Lord always be with you. You would be so proud Lauren has turned out to be a beautiful young lady. She looks a lot like you with very big eyes and smile. We think about you and hope that you are at peace. We love you and never will forget you. Love Ma Roxanne
September 11, 2009
I worked with Nereida at Travelers Insurance Company and I was thinking about her today. God Bless
Alex
August 13, 2009
My heart goes out to you and your family. Canada is praying for you and everybody who died on sept.11.
Doug Abraham
May 1, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Joe Melendez
September 11, 2008
while I only knew you for a short while you will be missed. Go well....
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Neima Caruso
September 11, 2007
Today I saw Elaine ,Hiram and Lucy on TV for the 911 memorial service,My heart goes out to them. May god bless them and give them the strength to go on. They are such a wonderful family always together. All I keep remembering is (La Prieta) Nereida dressed like Sandy from the movie Grease on Halloween many years ago, She was a very happy child and We had a great time growing up in the lower east side of New York. Prieta I know your in heaven under GOD'S wings. RIP
Kristine
October 24, 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 20, 2006
In remembrance....
ROXANNE PEREZ
September 9, 2006
MY DEAREST NEREIDA ONCE AGAIN I FIND MYSELF WRITING IN YOUR BOOK. I WISH I COULD TELL YOU IN PERSON HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED. I WISH THAT YOU COULD SEE LAUREN HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE HAS BECOME AND ALL GROWN UP. YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF HER. SHE IS VERY SMART AND WISE FOR HER AGE. WHEN I LOOK AT HER I SEE YOU ,SHE HAS YOUR EYES AND SMILE. SHE IS DOING GOOD IN SCHOOL. I PRAY TO GOD EVERYDAY TO KEEP HER SAFE AND THAT HE KEEP YOU NEAR HIM. SOME DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND WILL BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT ALL THE GOOD THING WE DID TOGETHER . I PRAY FOR BOTH FAMILIES THE PEREZ AND DEJESUS SO THAT GOD MAY BRING THEM TOGETHER FOR LAUREN'S SAKE. YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND THAT I KEEP IN MY HEART AND PRAYS EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE.
Diane Moore
September 8, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken
February 7, 2006
There are no words that can describe the loss I felt when my baby sister fell victim to the violent attack on New York. Her infectious smile and laughter still ring in my mind. The tears still run with the heartache that has become a constant in my life. Your daughter is beautiful and is looking like you more and more. I miss you. I love you. You will not be forgotten.
Leslie Perez-Darrah
September 12, 2005
Nereida,
Another year has past and It still doesn't seem real. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were chatting on the phone about much how I want to move back to NY...still do by the way. I miss our chats even if we didn't see eye to eye on everything. My neice, better said your daughter Lauren is now eleven and is growing up to be a beautiful, intellingent, and extremely witty young girl. I wonder who she gets that from?! LOL
Every day she looks more and more like you. You would be so proud of her! I miss and think about you very often....
Still keeping my promise,
Leslie
ROXANNE PEREZ
September 12, 2005
MY DEAREST DAUGHTER,YESTERDAY THE WORLD REMEMBERED THIS HORRIBLE DAY, TODAY AND EVERY DAY I REMEMBER YOU. YOUR BRIGHT SMILE AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL BIG EYES WHICH I SEE WHEN I LOOK AT LAUREN. I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN.TODAY I PRAY TO GOD THAT HE MAY WATCH OVER OUR FAMILIES ( THE DE JESUS AND THE PEREZ)SO THAT THEY CAN FIND SOME PEACE IN THEIR HEARTS AND COME TOGETHER FOR THE SAKE OF THAT SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL, WHOM LOVES YOU AND BOTH HER FAMILIES. MAY GOD BE WITH US ALL.
Gloria Diaz
September 11, 2005
Dear Nereida,
It's been four years since you are gone. For the time I met you to now I still can't believe you are gone. I know we lost contact with each other but I sure will not forget you. You will always be in my prayers.
Gloria Diaz
Alejandra Escoto
September 2, 2004
Neri, it is going to be three years now since you left us to go to a better place, but I want you to know that I love you and that i Always think of the times we shared. We had a special bond, you were like the sister i never had. I love you, Lauren and your Family. I want you to know that you are always in my thoughts , prayers and in my heart. You touched my life. I admired you for being a great Person, MOTHER,DAUGHTER and a FRIEND, so loving,caring always trying to help others. I MISS YOU SO Much. I miss talking to you and Lauren every night after work. I wish you were here, but I Know that the Lord had a different plan for you. The year and a half we shared will always be kept in my Heart. I will Always keep in touch with your family. Lauren always remember that you meant the world to your mother.
Love Always.
Alejandra as you used to call me "Escoto".
Leslie Perez-Darrah
September 11, 2003
Dearest Nereida,
There are so many thoughts running thru my mind right now that I can't think straight. Here I am once again writing in your Guest book, but this time on the anniversary of your demise. It has been a very difficult day for me, but I know in my heart that you are in a far better place than I. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are always in my thoughts and in my prayers. Whenever I speak to my neice or look into her eyes all I see is YOU!! I remember all of the good times that we shared and lets not forget the bad. But that definitely made our bond stronger, just like true sisters.
I love and miss you and so does Lauren.
You will NEVER be forgotten.
Bernie De Jesus
September 11, 2003
I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayer go out to your daughter. I heard of this from aunt Zoraida in P.R. Sorry for your loss again.
erica STUART
September 11, 2003
To the family of Nereida, I hope you guys the best and sorry for the lost. We pray for her all the time. Love you all.
The Stuart Family
Efrain de la Cruz
December 22, 2002
My name is Efrain de la Cruz. I lost my sister Lillian Caceres on 9-11-01. On 9-11-02,I took pictures of the memorial and I have pictures of Ms. DeJesus family I would like to send them. My email is: [email protected]
God Bless the DeJesus family.
Daisy Ng
September 15, 2002
Elaine: my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although Nereida is no longer with us her spirit lives on in her daughter Lauren, who I am sure is just as beautiful and caring as her mom. If you should need to talk I'm just a phone call away.
God Bless You - Daisy
Liz Poole
September 12, 2002
Last night I went to a Requiem Mass and was given Nereida's name to read during the service. After we sang Amazing Grace, everyone read the names of departed souls from September 11. I just wanted to let the family know that we will never forget. From a sorrowful New Yorker,
Gabriela Velazquez
September 12, 2002
Hola a la familia de Nereida!
A penas ayer despues de un año vi escritoel nombre de Nereida de Jesus y el corazon me dio un gran vuelco, yo conoci a una Nereida hace algunos años, pense que habia sido ella, puertoriqueña-neoyorkina, alegre y busque hasta ver la foto de su bella hija. No era la que yo habia conocido, pero era muy parecida, y alegre y llena de vida, fue mi primera amiga en Canada (Montreal) y me enseño a bailar salsa. Y ahora que vi tu foto Nereida supe que tu debiste ser igual, y que tu hija estara orgullosa de hablar de su mama, yo se que las mamas nunca dejamos ni un minuto solos a nuestros hijos y se que estas al lado de Lauren y siempre estaras alli.
Que Dios te bendiga y te cuide...
Perdona escribi en español pero me puedo expresar mejor
UN BESO DONDE QUIERA QUE TE ENCUENTRES!!!
Gaby
Roy Herrera Jr.
September 12, 2002
Dear Nereida,
I regret that you were never able to join Kathy and I for that summer vacation you had planned in Florida. We think of you often and I have never forgotten to add your name to those I pray for. You were a beautiful and loving young woman. I do not understand why I, an old man, should not have been taken instead of you. That would have been more than a fair exchange. That, however, is not the way God planned it, and in the final analysis only he understands everything and so can forgive everything. I am not a man of war or a believer in retribution. We have had too much of that in this world without resolving anything. I believe in peace and in love as being the truly healing miracles that God has given us. May God bless your spirit and grant it the light of his eternity.
Kathy and Roy Herrera Jr.
Margaret Caban-Soto
September 11, 2002
Dear, Nereida the little times we spent together were short but, will last a lifetime. I remember the first time i met you at my husbands freds birthday party. you were expecting lauren, you seemed so happy, and i felt happy for you, im sorry we didnt get to enjoy more times together, I miss you, and may god bless you and keep you in his glory for ever you are and were always and angel from above. God Bless you, lauren, and your family...love always Margaret, bianca, chris, freddy, and Isabella.
Eleine Ruokonen
September 9, 2002
I just want you to know I wear a braclet with your name on it always. I found a site where I was able to have it made. See, I used to work in the claims department. I left in May of 2000. I know your daughter and family remember you and I know they do with love and a smile. A time to heal. Your picture shows you are warm and loving, and I sure your daughter and family feel you too.
Peace to you and your family.
Eleine
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 8, 2002
In memory of Nereida DeJesus
We did not know Nereida, but my husband is a brother of Cam Sutton who works for Aon. I came across this on the internet and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. I have thought of all the lives lost that day and especially of the ones from my brother-in-laws office and it still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Leslie Perez-Darrah
August 6, 2002
I am not exactly sure how to start this but to say that Nereida was like a sister to me. I knew her for about seven or eight years, ever since my brother and her were a couple. At first,we had a common dislike of one another due to us fighting for my brothers'affection. As the years past by we grew very close and shared a special bond that not even I can explain. The fact that she and my brother had a child made that bond even stronger. She even played a big part in my wedding in 2000, and I will never forget her for that. Although, they had gone there separate ways she was and will always be considered part of the family.
Nereida, I miss you dearly and wish every day that I could change the fact that you are no longer here with us. As I promised you before, Lauren will always be taken care of and I will make certain of that. I can not or will ever try to replace a mother's love but I will make sure that your memory is very much alive in her.
When ever I look into those big brown eyes I am reminded of times we shared together. You would be very proud of your "arana pelua". She misses and loves you very much.
You are in my thoughts and prayers now and forever.
I love you sis,
Leslie
Ursula Santana
June 20, 2002
Nereida, I am also a single mother and I am sure that wherever you are, you are watching and keeping safe your little girl. May God bless you and all the family and friends you left behind.
Margaret Anderson
May 16, 2002
She sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I'm certain her daughter was truly loved and will continue to feel her Mothers love throughout her life. Bless them both.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever.
Gloria Diaz
April 23, 2002
TO THE FAMILY OF NEREIDA DE JESUS;
I AM REALLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF NEREIDA.I JUST FOUND OUT BY LOOKING THROUGH THE PICTURES OF THE VICTIMS OF 9/11 THAT SHE WAS ONE OFTHE VICTIMS.I USED TO GO TO SCHOOL WITH HER BUT WHEN WE WERE YOUNG.I DON'T EXACTLY REMEMBER WHICH SCHOO WAS IT WHERE I MET HER BUT I SURE REMEMBER HER BY HER SMILE AND HER QUITE AND FRINDLY PERSON HAT SHE WAS.IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE MET HER.I PRAY TO GOD THAT HE KEEPS HER IN HIS GLORY.I ALSO LOST A COUSIN IN 9/11 AND HER NAME WAS LOURDES DIAZ-GALLETTI.THEY ARE BOTH RESTING IN PEACE.NEREIDA IF YOU ARE HEARING ME YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.I ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME BUT YOU WERE VERY NICE.FOR HER DAUGHTER LAURAINE I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU THAT YOR MOM WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT WILL WATCH UPON YOU AN PROTECT YOU ALWAYS.
SINCERELY,
GLORIA DIAZ
Aurora Felix
January 28, 2002
IN OUR HEARTS
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
January 16, 2002
MAY GOD BLESS YOU, THE DEJESUS FAMILY AND THE PEREZ FAMILY.
Hegla Maday Morell
January 8, 2002
To Nereida and Family:
I praise the Name of the Lord for your life, Nereida. I know that you now sing the song of the redeemed, which is far more beautiful and pleasing to God than the song an angel sings.
Your little girl Lauren will grow up surrounded by the love of family and friends, she will be safe always. She will come to know of your faith in God and it will sustain her for life.
And to Elaine and the rest of the family, my prayers are with you. Please remember that God loves you very much. He heals the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit - and He keeps his promises!
Nereida is gone but for a little while - you will be together for all eternity.
With much love,
Hegla Maday Morell
Anonymous
January 8, 2002
MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU NEREIDA
DEJESUS AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS
YOUR DAUGHTER LAUREN..GOD BLESS YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Nereida. May her determination, life and love live on in those who love her. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Nereida.
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
Daisy Ng
December 24, 2001
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nereida at Gulf Insurance. I even got to meet her beautiful daughter Lauren at the company's "Christmas for Kids" in December of 2000. They were so much alike & inseperable. I especially remember how Lauren looked at her Mom. There was so much love in her eyes, it was obvious to me that Nereida meant the world to her, and I'm sure that Nereida felt the same way about her daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the DeJesus family now and always. There is not a day that passes by without me thinking about her. I prayed for the rescuers to find her and now that she has been found and laid to rest I hope that this will give her family some comfort and peace. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten. One only needs to look into Lauren's eyes to see that her mothers spirit and strength live within her. May God bless you and keep you all.
Sincerely, Daisy Ng
kimberley hess
November 15, 2001
I am truly for such a great loss of lives with all of this. May God Bless you and your family.
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