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Robert Eaton Obituary
Robert Eaton could wear a funny hat ‹ or a Halloween costume ‹ with style.
A vice president for sales and for eSpeed at Cantor Fitzgerald, he always went along with a joke, especially on Oct. 31.
A big event for the English-born Mr. Eaton and his American wife, Jacqui, was their annual Halloween party at their home in Manhasset, on Long Island.
The party was such a staple, that even when Jacqui spent most of one Halloween in the hospital following a car accident, she came home at 10 p.m. only to be greeted by Robert and their friends waiting to begin the festivities.
Mr. Eaton's costume that night? Marv Albert, the sportscaster, behind the mike and knee deep in legal trouble.
Mr. Eaton, 37, had other interests: he loved his two German short-haired pointers, Frankie and Wetherby, and was pretty good at soccer.
He and his wife did not hold a Halloween party in 2000 because they were renovating their house.
This past Halloween was difficult for Jacqui, who had met Robert on a blind date in 1991 and married him a couple of years later.
Just before Sept. 11, Mr. Eaton was already talking to his wife about possible costumes, pumpkins and party decorations.
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Craig McLeish
September 11, 2023
Remembering my best friend at school Robert Eaton - A true force of nature and an incredibly talented guy in many ways - taken far too soon - RIP Rob
Dan Sharpstone
August 22, 2023
Hi Rob. I took the kids to find your name at the memorial site last week ( they found it before me) and then showed them your photos inside. I told them stories about our times in Hampden house at Brighton College. You were so brave in showing me the wheals from Bill Blackshaw´s unkindness. I suspect you would have smiled, looking back after your successes at the likes at Cantor Fitzgerald.
You were also in my year at Balfour and would have groaned when we found at we had Mrs Camillyn for the fourth year out of five. But she wasn´t so bad after all.
That´s fifty years ago now Rob. But the memories are still strong.
My kindest
Dan Sharpstone
Jay Eaton
September 11, 2022
I don't know Robert, but we share the same last name. Perhaps somewhere in our geneology we are related. Regardless, I pray for his family and pay respect for their loss. God bless you.
Craig Douglas
September 21, 2021
I worked with Rob at Lehmans in London. He had a friendly sense of humor. We played squash together. He was 100% competitive & always won. I went to his family home one day & he played a recording of his singing. I loved my time working with Rob & have always been devastated by the news. He will live on through this memorial trust & I will always fondly remember him. Craig Douglas kiwi from New Zealand. [email protected]
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Christine E Eaton
September 11, 2021
20 years has passed since that horrible day, as I sit here in my home in Iowa and have never met Robert Eaton, watching the tribute to everyone that died - I seen your picture and I am sure in some way we are family.. to his family I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers ALWAYS!!!
Cindy Roe
September 9, 2021
Remembering Robert on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
James Carden
November 9, 2014
I knew Rob from Brighon College and Station Hotel Football Club. One of the funniest guys ever. I visited New York this half tem with my wife and two boys. We visited the memorial and searched for Rob's name. Aftervsome searching we found it...identified by a beautiful rose. Iwould have loved to have met who left it and We could of talked about Rob. Great to know he will always be remembered by this fabulous memorial. God bless Rob.
January 12, 2014
On a quiet, snowy morning fifty years ago today, Rob was born. He brought us excitement, happiness, fun and laughter...
xxxxx
David Page
September 12, 2013
A wonderful friend who is dearly missed.
andrea townsend
September 12, 2013
Rip Robert,God rest your soul.
Craig McLeish
September 11, 2013
Remembering the Eaton family with great fondness on this day. Rob would have given so much pleasure to so many people in the last 12 years. His memory is strong as ever, Thanks to the REMF and all those who keep raising funds year on year.
Craig McLeish
September 11, 2012
Remembering Rob today. His memory is as bright as ever, his personality will never be erased. You gave a lot of people happiness Rob, we will never forget you. Respect and thanks go to the people running the REMF which we hope will continue as long as there is need. God bless you and all your friends and family today.
sophia
September 29, 2011
I was too young to remember much about 9/11.I hadn't really thought much about it until this year but that it was mine and my grandfather's birthday and I was turning four.The day after 9/11 my school had a ceremony for the ones who died on that day.We had each let a ballon fly high each grade had a different colors red,white,or blue. Today we planted flowers for everyone that died on that very sad day. I just hope that every one knows that I am praying for everyone who's family lost someone they loved,even you.
September 12, 2011
I never knew Robert but I was emotionally moved by his parents at the 9/11 ceremony in London yesterday. I wish them peace for the rest of their lives.
Stuart Culley
September 7, 2011
I never met Robert but for the past 4 years I have played in the Charity Golf day near Brighton played in Robert's memory. His family have raised thousands of pounds for charity. I always think about them and Robert in September, such a sad loss for them and all families involved. We will never forget what happened.
December 29, 2009
A remembrance of Rob Eaton...One of the most incredible human beings ever...Everyone was blessed to have known him...The world is a better place because of him...Everywhere I turn is a remembrance of him...He is forever in my heart, loved and deeply missed...
Debra Rosenfeld Cosares-Conwell
Doug Abraham
June 28, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 17, 2009
I THINK ABOUT ROB ALL THE TIME, HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON.
ROB WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND ALWAYS BE LOVED....
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.....
R.I.P.
JUSTINE COSARES
Debbie Conwell
April 17, 2009
You are greatly missed and will always be loved....Rob was the most wonderful person anyone could know.....
Robert Eaton
January 8, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Craig McLeish
September 19, 2008
Remembering Rob - a very well-loved friend - If anyone wants a CD of Rob singing as a boy contact me - he was brilliant
Joanne Korzeniewski
September 11, 2008
Dear Aunt Jacqui,
Every year on this day I come to look and remember all the time that i got to spend with you and uncle Rob.I miss you both so much. Its hard to belive that it has been seven years now that is tradogy has happened.Every year on this day i do not think about the loos of my God farther the one i have come to call my uncle I think about all the time that we got to spend laughing and playing and just spending time with each other.Aunt Jacqui I am so sorry for you loss and I miss you so much and I love you. It has been a while sence I have spoken to you but I always remember you.And every year I come to send you and Uncle Rob my best wishes.
I love you Uncle Rob and miss you so much.You will always be in my heart..
Your God daughter Joanne
Tim Eaton
December 21, 2007
We will never forget
Craig McLeish
September 12, 2007
Remembering Rob
Can't believe it's 6 years now since we stopped our recording session to watch those terrible events - After 3 hours We did a quiet version of silent night and went home. I'm playing an album launch tomorrow with the same people - we will think of you and visit the memorial in St Paul's.
You'll always be fondly remembered - your incredible sense of humour and fun but your amazing voice and musicianship - like none I've ever heard before or since.
God bless you Rob and your family
kerry rodier gray
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you.
Kerry and Mike Gray
steve Cain
September 11, 2007
I still think of you very often.
John Zaccardi
March 13, 2007
I was in London recently and it always brings up thoughts of you and your parents. From London to NYC to Florida, we always shared a drink and a lot of laughs. It was an honor being your friend.
Kristine
October 27, 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 30, 2006
In remembrance....
Indira Carballo
September 12, 2006
I never met Mr. Eaton, but I was reading this and I want to give my sympathy to his family. I think it is hard to lose a person regardless of whom they are, but I think it is even harder to lose a lively guy like Mr. Eaton seemed to be, simply because the death is felt with more intensity...I hope that things have gotten better since your loss five years ago, and I wish you nothing but the best.
my best wishes
-Indira
Rod Punter
September 12, 2006
I was in the same class as Robert Eaton at Balfour Road Middle School, Brighton, England, from 1975 onwards. My strongest memories of Rob were apart him being a great footballer, singing hymns. We had a teacher Mrs Camillyn, I hope she is alive and well, who was very religious and loved to teach scripture and to encourage her class to sing. It was nearly always the same, to start the whole class singing together though ending up with Rob singing alone. Mrs Camillyn had a nickname for Robert, because he was always messing about in class and striving to be the centre of attention, she would call him "Notice Box", though I think she would notice him more than anyone because she was very fond of him and often showed admiration and favourtism towards him.
As I make the guest book entry a smiling face is looking at me, easily recogniseable after all the years.
I would like to wish all of Robert's the very best for the future.
Rod.
Magdalena Augugliaro
September 11, 2006
Dear Jacqui,
My name is Magdalena and I received the name of your husband on the WTC Rememberence Bracelet I ordered five years ago. When I received it, I immediately looked him up. What a handsome, fun-loving and talented person! I want you to know that although we've never met I am proud to wear his name on my wrist. I tell everyone who asks about my bracelet about him. I celebrate who he was and mourn the missed opportunity to meet him personally. Although I live in PA now, I lived in NYC then. In fact, I worked about a mile and a half away from the Towers and watched the horrible events unfold first-hand.
I wish you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
mike roffey
September 8, 2006
God bless you Rob . still thinking of you 5 years on. it was a pleasure to of known and worked with you..(go on the Seagulls!)
Craig McLeish
September 8, 2006
Thinking of Robert 5 years on - he will never be forgotten. For anyone visiting London you may want to know there is a memorial plaque to Robert in the crypt of St Pauls Cathedral just outside the choir practice room where we spent 5 glorious years together. What a voice and a remarkable person who seemingly left a lasting impression on everyone he met. God bless Jacqui and Rob's family
Robert Daniel Eaton
October 31, 2005
hi,very sorry for your lost,from another robert d eaton,in nc,your robert, looks like he could pass as my brother,
Jacqui Eaton
October 31, 2005
Hi from one Jacqui Eaton to another, Just come across this site and thought I'd leave a note. I believe we both have another thing in commen besides the same name that being I was also left with 3 children. My husband Craig (also 37)was killed in a traffic accident just 16 days after 911 so I can relate, I hope life is treating you and your family well now 4 years on I have recently been lucky enough to find someone new though there'll always be a place in my heart reserved for Craig. Best wishes Jacqui xx
Tracy Bleek Sarginson
September 6, 2005
Jaqcui... I have just re-watched several TV programmes I had recorded in the aftermath of the terrible happenings of Sept 11th. I saw you in one of the programmes; my heart goes out to you, and I feel for you so much. I know it was almost 4 years ago now, but I can only imagine that it still feels like yesterday to you. I want you to know that I (and many others) will NEVER forget what happened that day, and how many people were affected, personally or otherwise. I was myself on a plane that day coming back from my honeymoon in Mexico, and I thank God every day that I made it home safely to my family. I wish for you MUCH happiness and love, and hope that one day you can feel at peace. I really wish I could give you a hug, but for now, please accept a cyberhug from across the oceans, and know that you are tremendous person. You are brave, strong, and I would be proud to call you a friend. Much love and thoughts always, Tracy x
Louise Eaton
March 25, 2005
im so sorry about your loss, all the eatons' are such wonderful people.
From another eaton in sunny south africa
Deanna Frye
March 2, 2005
My utmost sympathy to one Eaton family from a descendant of another Eaton family. May peace eventually reign in your heart.
william eaton
January 22, 2005
sorry about your loss from another eaton from another place
Paul Neal
September 12, 2004
Jacqui, and Roberts family in England
All our thoughts once more, on this sad anniversary, are with you. Yesterday the Robert Eaton memorial flag was with us, at Watford for the match, and the Albion performed for you Robert, a battling 1-1 draw.
Not a day goes by without thought - my escape from 63 WTC 1, and your loss, so close, but so far. God bless.
John Eaton
August 29, 2004
From Perth Western Australia
Originally a wheat and sheep farmer
from the Goomalling and Dowerin shires in the North-eastern wheatbelt areas of WA
john eaton
April 14, 2004
may god bless you and your family
sincerely
john eaton
Hilary Davies
February 11, 2004
Have just discovered this web site. From one Descendant of the English Eaton's my heart goes out to you I hope the future will be brighter, but we will remember all of those brave souls including Robert who died on that tragic day
steven Eaton
June 14, 2003
I am sorry for your loss.
bb hood
September 14, 2002
Toast. To A Better World.
Sara
September 11, 2002
Dear Jacqui,
I only know Robert thru his treble voice as was recorded when he was with St. Paul's Cathedral Choir in London. I listen to him and remember. I hear the promise of a small boy who became an outstanding man. His recording has created a lasting legacy for many around the world. May you find comfort in that he is not forgotten.
Debe Eckenrode
September 11, 2002
On this day 1 year later - I carry today a flag bearing the name Robert Eaton. One of so many that we tragically lost in the attack on our country. May we never forget those who we lost and how they had to sacrifice their lives so that we as Americans would come together as one and regain the patriotism so many of us had lost. We must always remember that these lives lost were civilian lives that were taken in cowardess. I carry this flag with sorrow for the families loss and yet I carry it with pride and in the name of Robert Eaton I vow that I as an American citizen will do whatever I can as often as I can to ensure no other family suffers as yours has. I pray for you all - but you must remember that with the world in it's current state, there must be a shortage of angels in our Heavens. On 911 God replenished his Heaven with the greatest of all angels. We now have Guardian Angels to protect & watch over us all. God has blessed the person who has received Robert as their Guardian Angel. May God Bless and heal your family.
Debe
Lashondra Eaton
September 10, 2002
im sorry about your loss. i will be praying for you and your family
Mary Elizabeth Lindon
July 13, 2002
God Bless. I know your loss, as I lost my best friend/husband 14 years ago. You have my deepest sympathy. Hang in there...life goes on. Much love.
Barbara Fitzsenry
July 13, 2002
My sincerely condolences to the family and friends of Robert.
From the Eaton Families Association
a family genealogy association
Angie Campbell
April 25, 2002
May god Bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace forever more.
Damon Taylor McElhone
March 11, 2002
Dear Jacqui,
My heart goes out to the family of a fellow Old Brightonian. Robert was a couple of years above me at school and, like him, I loved New York and lived there for many years. I saw the obituary on the school website and offer you my deepest sympathy.
Cheshire Seagull
February 2, 2002
Robert aka Ricky Marlowe's Hairpiece
Just found this tribute - proves we don't forget you.
The Seagulls are 2nd and doing you proud right now just so unfair you're not here to be part of it.
Be strong Jacqui xx
JOHN WEGORZEWSKI
January 16, 2002
DEAR JACQUI,
MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS SHINE ON YOU AND YOURS.
ROB'S SHINING FACE HEART AND SMILE ARE GREATLY MISSED.
FROM THE GREAT WALLENDA
January 15, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL
SMILING FACE OF ROBERT D.EATON AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ENGLAND AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
Such a fun loving smile and happy eyes must be a true reflection of Robert's heart. May his enjoyment for Halloween, for life and love live on in those who love him.
May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared. 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
Gina Maccanella
December 21, 2001
Dear Jacqui,
My deepest sympathy goes out to
you. Your in my prayers.
Love
Gina and Ken.
Christine Maccanella
December 21, 2001
Jacui,
Words can not express how sorry I am. I just found out from my sister. My heart is broken for you and for Rob. I am sorry, truly sorry.
With love,
Chris
Carla Congdon Leone
December 16, 2001
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, Jacqui, I grew up in Manhasset, and lost several dear friends on 9/11, but the picture of the face of your smiling husband at this website wrenched my heart. My prayers go out to you, that his spirit remains with you always.
Peace.
Maichel Los
December 1, 2001
Wishing your family, friends and
colleagues the best of support for the future.
Cloggy
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