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Joshua Rosenblum Obituary
Two weeks before Joshua M. Rosenblum's and Gina Hawryluk's Sept. 15 wedding date, the couple rented a dinghy in Point Pleasant, N.J., and took Ms. Hawryluk's 5-year- old daughter, Zoe, crabbing.
At first the crabs they found were too small. Then Zoe caught one, and Mr. Rosenblum pronounced it big enough to keep. "Zoe threw up her arms and said, 'I got a keeper!' and his face was like a proud father," Ms. Hawryluk said. "I will always remember the look on his face. He was so sweet and gentle."
Mr. Rosenblum, 28, met Ms. Hawryluk at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he was an assistant trader and she was a trader, and three years ago Mr. Rosenblum moved in with Ms. Hawryluk and Zoe at their home in Hoboken, N.J. "When you think of your kid, sometimes you can't envision them as a parent," said Susan Rosenblum, Mr. Rosenblum's mother. "But he adored that child and it was just as clear Zoe adored him. She called him 'my Josh.' "
On Sept. 11, Ms. Hawryluk stayed home from Cantor Fitzgerald to make the final preparations for the big day. But Mr. Rosenblum went into work, intending to put in one last shift before his wedding.
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nick m
September 13, 2024
we will never forget
sarah maher
September 15, 2020
never forget
Renie Halperin
September 11, 2020
once again, and i am sure forever, you are in my thoughts on this day. sending peace and love to all those who loved you.
Renie Halperin
September 11, 2018
thinking of you and your family today. every sept. 11, i say a prayer for all those that loved and lost you
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Fred Robinson
September 11, 2018
Thinking about you today pal and lit a candle for you. L'shanah tova
Fred Robinson
December 7, 2017
Just thinking about you and came to visit and read some of the messages. Wish we could have met again in this world, have to wait to see you in the next one.
Fred Robinson
September 11, 2016
Remembering and honouring you today, miss you old buddy.
Ana Savitski
September 10, 2016
What might have been? Such pain we feel without knowing! Good knowing you and continue to pray that you have found peace!
Fred Robinson
May 24, 2016
Dear Josh,
I just recently found out about your passing. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. We have not spoken in around 30 years, since we were neighbors in Woodmere as kids. Even though it's been so long, I think about you often. You were my first mentor, you taught me street hockey and worked on my soccer skills. More than that, you and your family always opened your home to me, and I still have fond memories of that time in my life because of you and your kindness. Rest in peace old friend.
September 11, 2014
13 years and it still feels like yesterday. Gina,Zoe an I will never forget. Love Any.
cheryl and michael kelly
September 12, 2013
I went on facebook today and saw this post, very sweet of Joan to post it for you. Although our time was limited with Josh - since we had just become friends - through our family, Michael said, "what a great guy" "i am happy for Gina" Zoe and our daughter Tracy share the same birthday JUNE 2, i think of Zoe every year on that day, just at i think of you every year on 9/11. Although i know people who lost friends and relatives, you were the only one we actually did things with, dinner, bbq, events, etc. I know the last thing you said to Mike and I as we left the backyard bbq in point pleasant that summer before...... "its was great having you guys here - we always have burgers and dogs in the fridge so PLEASE, come down again anytime" people say that, but he meant it... he went out of his way to make people comfortable. Last night i laid out a bottle of Kettle One and a Lime for Michael, in memory of you Josh. We pray you are safe and hope to see you again some day when we get to where you are... much love Michael and Cheryl
Jeffrey Markewich
September 11, 2013
Miss you, buddy.
Jeffrey Markewich
September 11, 2013
Miss you, Rosie.
Cindy
September 11, 2013
12 years and it seems like yesterday. I think of you often. I will never forget.
Chris & Michaela Ferrigine
September 17, 2012
Josh,
We will treasure the fun and the laughs with you always. We will never forget your face when Gina handed you our newborn daughter at the Red Bank train station--she looked so tiny in your big bear arms! You guys were a beautiful family. Your smile and laughter lives in our hearts. We love you, and miss you.
Love, Mikie & Chris
Marc Swarbrick
September 20, 2011
It has been about 13 years since we last shared a drink at the Heartland Brewery and reminiced about Colorado. What great memories I have with you. I think about you every day.
September 11, 2011
Josh,I will never forget the Jewish enforcer at UC and how you protected your fraternity brothers.Rest easy
Bob Swarbrick,Marc's dad
atlee mccauley
August 13, 2010
so glad i had the opportunity to meet you while visiting your sister, ruthie, back in the early 90s.....think about you & your family often....
atlee weber mccauley
Angela Costa
September 11, 2009
Dear Josh,
Another year has past and we still think of you and all the fun we had.
We miss your wit and your smile. Gina & Zoe are doing OK. Zoe has a picture of you in her bedroom. Life does go on but we will never forget.
Love
Ang
michael hawryluk
January 3, 2009
My Brother,
It has taken me 9 years to express my gratitude for you being in my life. I miss you so much and think of you all the time.You did a great job looking out for Gina.You will always be her guardian angel to me.
Love Michael
Angela Costa
October 18, 2008
Hi Josh,
It is now 7 years since that terrible day. We all still talk about you and laugh at all the good times we had together. You will always be in our hearts and minds.
Love
Ang
emmalina
September 12, 2008
Josh,
It's year seven & we still miss your laughter & hugs.
We put sunflowers at the Hoboken memorial next to your name yesterday, as we did we noticed a single red rose slide thru towards Jon's name.
We smiled & said it was a sign you guys are making fun of us up in Heaven just like when you were here on Earth.
You, Jon , Mike (Tiny) & everyone who was lost on that day are always in our Prayers. Emmalina
P.S. I know you all made sure Anna will be with us a little longer. Thanks CANTER ANGELS!
Chanda Williams
September 11, 2008
We purchased a 9/11 Rememberance Flag a few years ago. Each flag had the name of a person killed on 9/11. Our flag has Josh's name. I hung it proudly in my front yard today and came to learn more about Josh. He sounds like an amazing man. Gina & Zoe and all of Josh's friends and family- you are in my prayers.
kristine
April 25, 2007
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
February 22, 2007
In remembrance....
Karen Conover
September 11, 2006
Gina: My name is Karen and I am the person who escorted you through Liberty State Park in October of 2001. (Remember, I am the girl who started smoking again that day). I just wanted you to know that even to this day, I think about you and your daughter often and pray for you. I always wonder how you are holding up and hope things are okay for you. I know Josh is watching you and taking good care of you and your daughter. Be well and take care.
Emmalina
March 14, 2006
Dear Josh,
I visit the temporary memorial here at our park and trade my tears for laughter.
You always made even the saddest of times seem funny.
You must have many namesakes by now.
One of them born May 18 2005 reminds me of how sweet his namesake is and how much he is missed.
You live on in our hearts.
angela costa
April 30, 2004
Dear Josh,
It's almost 3 years. It feels like yesterday. Happy Birthday. We still miss and love you. Everything still reminds us of you.
Love, Gina, Zoe, Ang & Michael
Renie Halperin
September 11, 2003
I have you and your family in my thoughts all the time. I remember you with great fondness. You are forever etched in my memory. I see you with your beautiful head of hair, and think of your good humor and quick smile. My constant prayers and thoughts are with those who loved you. I wish for them peace, and strength to find some purpose in this horrible tragedy that was so personally felt by them. On this day especially you are with me. I am so grateful to be able to share my feelings.
Renie H. Atlanta Sept. 11, 2003
emma cooper
May 21, 2003
Josh,
Our family was Blessed to have had you share your life with Gina & Zoe, though it was TOO SHORT a Time. I'll keep you close to my Heart,and SMILE when I think of You. Your Laughter still rings in my ears.
LOVE & PRAYERS, EMALINA
Carol Goodwin
May 20, 2003
Dear Josh, although the years have passed, you still remain in my thoughts and prayers. I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time and it was a wonderful time. I know Gina and Zoe miss you and you will always be apart of their lives.
Janet Echelman
May 14, 2003
Dear Gina, Zoe, all Josh's family & friends,
Even for someone like myself who never had the privilege to know Josh, I read his story here and tears ran down my face. I am an artist preparing a design for a memorial in Hoboken, and it seem so incredibly difficult to create a place of contemplation worthy of lives like Josh. As time passes, please know that we will not forget, just as you do not forget. I send you my heartfelt sympathy.
Angela Costa
May 13, 2003
Dear Josh, Gina, Zoe and our whole family miss you terribly. My daughter Gina's life was turned upside down that awful day. We miss all the good times we had down the Jersey Shore with you and all the boys and girls from Cantor. It was only fate that kept Gina home that day preparing for her wedding. I guess God had a reason for this but I know her life will never be the same. You are always in our prayers and thoughts everyday. May God bless you and keep you. Love
your mother-in-law, Angela.
Liz
December 21, 2002
To Joshua's family, I am so sorry for your loss, I am aquainted with Josh's Uncle Richie. Believe me, I feel your pain and think of you all often. It has been a long year and a half and I do pray for strength for all of us. I know this is no solace, but we should all be grateful for the love that we had with those victims that we lost. God Bless you all.
Monali Shah
September 11, 2002
It is hard to understand why loved ones are taken away from us. It is a question that will probably never have a satisfactory answer. So let us focus on celebrating his life.
May remembering the beauty that Josh brought to your lives, sharing the wonderful memories, and continuing to live with his spirit surround you with comfort.
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust
With love,
Monali & Steve
(Friends of Dean and Dawn)
B McGrath
August 19, 2002
Quit Simply: Your in our hearts and prayers. This one hit way too close to home and while words cannot express the enormous amount of condolences we wish to extend to Josh's family, especially Gena, please know you are on our minds and in our prayers.
With much love, your friends
Brian and Patricia McGrath
Myra Langsam
June 1, 2002
I and my daughters just learned of Johsua's untimely passing and want you to know how very sad we are. He was a darling boy growing up next door to us on Keewaydin Road and we know that he will be sorely missed by you and all who knew him and loved him.
Love, Myra, Nathania and Jennifer Langsam
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that horrible day last September. May you rest in peace forever more.
Peggy Chappell
May 2, 2002
Dear Josh, Gina and Zoe: What a time we missed sharing together. Josh, your love for Gina and Zoe is so apparent in the emails, pictures and web-sites. Zoe is a one-in-a-million little girl, whose maturity and understanding is both comforting and frightening. Gina Beans loves you, she is the epitomy of the love you two shared together. I just wanted you to know that I've been writing to her, checking up on her and Zoe. They are two of the strongest ladies I've ever known. They're doing the best that they can - which is probably better than most of us. Please be proud of their strength and determination. They love you and miss you lots!!! We're all going to meet in Heaven and have the Biggest Block Party!! Thinking of you today(and always) but definately Today. Hoping that you are enjoying the life in Heaven. We're thinking of you, missing you, loving you and hoping we're in your life too. We love you Josh, come visit when you can, okay??
much love
peg, bert and alvin
April 11, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL SWEET MAN..JOSHUA M.ROSENBLUM AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS...GOD BLESS HIS INTENDED BRIDE..AND CHILD..STAY CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD AND THE BIBLICAL JOSHUA GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Mary Anne Blanchard
April 3, 2002
I have choosen to make a quilt square in honor of this wonderful and brave man to be included in the victims 9/11 quilt in his honor. I have been so very touched by what I have read here and would like to know more about him, so I can really express his life in my square. Please contact me if you can even supply me with the smallest detail, like his favorite color etc...Thank you so very much, I can hardly wait to get started!
Bob Karasik
January 19, 2002
I first met Josh through involvement with Blue Star Soccer in the 5 towns,LI. He was a teammate of my son and a "natural" leader with his peer group.Josh appeared fearless. He was a wiriery and quick Goalie,though not a fast runner.A childhood collision with a School Bus robbed him of speed.
Josh always made me smile. As a coach,one shouldn't favor one player over another. With his quick wit and always cheery outlook,punishing Josh was for me,very hard.
Once in Little League Baseball,Josh and my son Steve were "Jiven" between innings. I told my two best players that if they didn't stop and take this game seriously, I would remove them. Josh told others that I wouldn't do that since Steve is "Bob's son". Well, I did take them out of the game and Josh couldn't believe it.
Years later,at family functions and other events,he would approach me and say jokingly,"Give me one more chance,I'll be good".
Well Josh, not only were you good,you were special. I feel so bad that you were taken out of the biggest game of all.
Dan Bartlein
January 18, 2002
I was a classmate of Josh's from #1 School through Junior and Senior High. In eleventh grade, we happened to be in the same room during the Spring S.A.T. I remember just before the exam was about to begin the proctor telling us to relax and that it was just a test. Then from the other side of the room I hear Josh blurt out,"yeah it's only the rest of our lives." Everyone laughed. He had a uniqueness about him. I'm sure one of the many reasons little Zoe adored him so.
Leslie Edelman
January 16, 2002
Josh was my student in 6th grade in Woodmere, NY at the #6 School. He was fun,charming and a joy to have in class. I will always remember his smile, and mop of hair.
Teresa Jahn
December 14, 2001
What a warm story of Joshua's life and especially of him with Zoe. We are very sorry for your loss of Joshua. 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
Nancy Bongiovanni
December 6, 2001
I knew you,Josh, when you were a little boy. My life went in other directions but I once spent a lot of time with you - when you were in the hospital, I was your nurse. I always prayed that if I had a son, he would be like you - and he is- bright, loving, kind, smart, funny, and a little cranky at times. After 26 years I saw your mom on television and remembered her.
You were there on the 11th, and that your sweet love, Gina, held your picture up and I thought, "could't be - there must be so many Rosenblum's in NY. But sadly, it was you, and I knew when I saw your mom and dad on my local station.
I always hoped for all of you- my fondness reaching out over the years to people I wondered about. Your parents and I have had dinner - I am happy to see them - just sad that you are not here. Yet, Josh- I truly feel you know- that you know about all who love you past and present, and that you are carried in that love and will be. Please be an Angel - and watch over us left behind to help find peace and courage in this tragedy. Always with love -yours only -"My Nurse Nancy"
Kathie Anderson
November 15, 2001
I really never knew you, Josh, but I would guess you must be someone very special for Gina to love you so much. I am so very sorry that you never got to share the lifetime you planned with Gina & Zoe. I know there will always be a void in their lives without you, but I always know there will always be a special place in their hearts just for you.
Gina is a very special person as you well know. It was she and "Tiny" who protected and guided my son, Mike, throughout those early years @ Cantor, enabling him to develop into the successful trader he eventually became.
For those of us in the Cantor family who remain, we promise each of you, we shall keep you in our hearts forever and we promise to always be there for each other.
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