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Oscar Nesbitt Obituary
When Oscar F. Nesbitt went to work, he was always impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, with a newspaper in his hands and a greeting on his lips.
He used the newspaper to satisfy his interest in crossword puzzles and stock tables. The greeting was a necessity because scores of people at 2 World Trade Center, where Mr. Nesbitt worked as a tax auditor for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, considered him a friend.
"He'd approach somebody off the street and just strike up a conversation," said Bill Frederick, a longtime friend and co-worker. "Even people calling with a wrong number, within an hour he would know their whole life story."
From his native Trinidad to Harlem, where he had bought and refurbished two brownstones, Mr. Nesbitt, 58, was known for his wise counsel. "He was an inspiration," said a friend, Sherly Abraham. "Every time I had a problem he'd say, `You know you can't change what's given to you, but you can change the way you deal with it.' "
After Sept. 11, when Mr. Nesbitt's family went to his house, they discovered a Bible on his bed that was turned to the 16th Psalm.
"It begins with `Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust,' " said one of his brothers, Earl Nesbitt. "Whenever you talked to him about death, he would say, `If that's God's will, so be it.' "
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Jillian Waterman
September 11, 2019
Dear Nesbitt family,
I want to take a moment to say that I wish I met Oscar. As a Trinidadian-American, I know exactly what you mean when you described Oscar's demeanor and sharp suits. That is the essence of a Trini. He is a guardian angel looking over all of you.
May God continue to comfort and bless you on this day and always .
Rachel
September 11, 2019
Remembering you on this day, Mr Oscar. Blessings to your soul and your family. Thank you for being a good neighbor.
Marcus O.
September 17, 2016
15 years later. It is still so sad. We germans feel with you. And never forget Oscar...
S J. Friscia III
May 30, 2015
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Jeffrey Nesbitt
September 11, 2014
So very sad. God bless
Kathy-Ann Lumsden
September 11, 2014
Great friend lost but not forgotten! I will always miss our laughs.
Deidra
September 11, 2012
Sounds like a wonderful man. I pray for the healing of his family and friends.
Yvette Reed
September 25, 2011
I was a tenant of Mr. Nesbitt and I would like to say that he was one of the nicest and kindest of people. He had a very bright smile and I've always wanted to say something to remember him. I watch the reading of the names every year and wait for his name to be read. Rest in peace.
Lisa Machooka
September 11, 2011
We still miss you, Oscar. And though this is the last year of the" reading of the names", you will never be forgotten but always loved. The world is a sadder place without your smile.
Tate
October 29, 2009
We remember you Oscar. We were tenants of Oscars in 2001. He was always very friendly with us and it was easy to share a nice conversation with him. Up until now I never actually knew if he had passed but always thought of him with fondness.
Carmen Pedrosa
September 9, 2008
Oscar may you rest in peace on this 7th anniversary of a terrible day. I knew Oscar from the Bronx office and also from the World Trade Center. He was a kind and friendly person..Always with a smile..Rest in peace
P Tabbernor
January 15, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 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.
Adrienne
August 12, 2006
Oscar always had a smile on his face. Always had such charm. He has been and forever will be missed.
Adrienne
August 1, 2006
Never forgotten.
Idalia wilmoth
February 21, 2003
Even though i didnt know Mr.Nesbitt he loved his family,his niece is the most coolest person. She really loved her uncle so much. May god bless you and keep holding on. May the precious moments that you spent with him uplift your spirits.
Id
September 6, 2002
The Oscar I Never Met, But Knew!
This is from "Big O's" (Oscar) "Little Christian Girl"
I never met "Big O" in person, for the 20 months I knew him. He told me anything and everything on line.
He gave me profound financial, technical, domestic and legal advise. He helped me through a death in the family, a divorce; and even gave me nutrition lessons. I was his "little Christian girl" who read the Bible and sometimes prayed with him. He would not go to church but "shooshed" me out of the door to attend service. He was about to start attending church services the week his life was snuffed out by terrorists.
He was unique in his world, where he was "king" Lived his life, loved the way he lived it and affected as many people as he came in contact with.
My heartfelt condolences go to his brothers in New York, in Arizona; his favorite niece in Detroit, his mother and his sister in Trinidad.
To all of you, I pray the Lord will bless and keep you and He will give you the true knowleddge of Jesus, the Messiah, and His eternal Kingdom.
Willa Fuller
May 22, 2002
Something about Mr. Nesbitt's picture made me want to choose him to memorialize in the United in Memory Quilt Project... I am working on the block now. I would loved to have known him. He sounds like a jewel! I hope to do him justice.
Angie Campbell
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you always.
March 14, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN...OSCAR NESBITT AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Betty (Machooka) Woodard
March 11, 2002
My Dear Friend Oscar,
The pain of your passing is almost
too powerful to bear. So I celebrate
your life, and thank God for having
known you.
We were friends for over 30 years.
You knew my parents, my 3 brothers,
and my children. We were a part of
your NY African-American extended
family, and we loved you deeply.
As my father once said, "One is
never truly gone as long as there
are those living who will remember."
And Oscar, the list is long in your
family, in mine, and in others whom
you had touched. We will always re-
member you.
Lisa Machooka
March 11, 2002
Words do not come without sadness at the thought that your smile no longer graces this earth. You knew me from when I was a mere toddler and your smile was infectious then just as the thought of it is now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they struggle to deal with your absence. I continue to try to imagine a world without you in it. God bless you and hold you close.
Ed Sita
January 25, 2002
I met you briefly while you performed an audit on my company.
You did your job with grace and perfection.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ed Sita
January 25, 2002
Judith Nesbit
December 31, 2001
My prayers and tears are with you. God bless America.
Teresa Jahn
December 17, 2001
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
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