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At 45, he still had his own way of doing things. His Hawaiian shirts raised eyebrows where he worked as a contractor for Marsh & McLennan. Faced with a pay cut, he said, "You know, we make too much money anyway; the money we make should be given to nurses and firemen and police," recalled Lynda Blake, an office friend. He biked to work from Queens and had a $450 car, which his son, niece and nephew helped paint, to travel between New York City and Skaneateles, where he spent long weekends.
He moved around a lot, having lived in New Zealand for 12 years, long enough to become a citizen. He called people "mate" and was laid-back in a Kiwi kind of way, said a co-worker, Michael Notabartolo.
Ms. Lozowsky said: "You never knew when he would pop in or pop out, so his death is really distant. I've gone a year without seeing him, I've gone four years without seeing him, and it's like he's not even gone yet. For us he could be in New Zealand, or New York City, or Belfast. Some of us haven't yet started the process of missing and grieving."
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Pete & Juliette
September 11, 2023
Dear John,
it's 22 years now since you were taken from us.
Time has not diminished the memory of you.
My wife Juliette (you would like her) and I raised a flag at home in Wellington in honour of you and in remembrance of that tragic day so many years ago now.
Rest in Peace my friend.
P.S. I still have your Janis Joplin CD collection but since you never returned my electric drill let's call it even.
Deidre
September 10, 2023
Thinking of you John - the twins turned 25 this year, so many years have now gone by but you remain in my thoughts. Deidre
An old college friend
September 11, 2022
Miss you John, and thinking of you on this day. Saw your son's music, man how proud you must be of him!!! <3
Pete
September 11, 2019
RIP John. I still can't believe you're gone. I pass your house in Wellington, NZ and remember the many projects you worked on there and our trips to the hardware store for 'lumber' and such. You will not be forgotten.
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Deidre Butler
September 12, 2017
Another year rolls by! The twins are first year university - lovely ladies who make me so proud. How I would have loved them to meet you. Still remember you visiting them newborn in hospital and passing on your parental pearls of wisdom! Miss ya buddy!
D x
Deidre Butler
September 10, 2016
Now 15 years ... And frankly you would be shocked at the state of the world.
360 deg video, VR, Pokemon Go however would have bought a smile to your face :-).
I miss that smile and the world misses your cherry disposition!
September 11, 2015
Remembering my friend, he is laughing at us from somewhere....
Deidre Butler
September 10, 2015
And another year rolls by ... unbelievable that 14 years have passed. Thinking of you John and your family.
All my love
D
Joyceann Charton
September 11, 2014
Always thinking of you and your family. It has been an honor to have known you. Wishing your son and family much love and peace.
Deidre Butler
September 11, 2014
remembering you on this day ... how quickly 13 years have passed. Bet you would have looked, acted and been the same irrespective. Ahhhh ... but would you be a Samsung or Apple man?? Still miss you and think of you often. All the best to your family and Max. Bet he's a handsome young man now! BTW my twin girls just got their learners drivers licence today - you would be astonished at seeing them now! xxx
S J. Friscia III
May 21, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
On my helmet.
Rick Kauffman
October 6, 2013
I rode on the 2 Million Bikes to D.C. on Sept. 11, 2013. They asked us to wear the name of a fallen victim of the tragedy of 2011. I wore the sticker of John Peter Lozowsky on my helmet. Was honored to wear his name.
Ron Cole
September 11, 2013
JP Lozowsky was a friend to me, a roommate and a force to be reckoned with in the world. His passion for living life to the fullest touched all who knew him. The last time I saw John he drove his Chevy Caprice from Texas to Rochester, NY and arrived at my doorstep in the wee hours of the night with a video camera hand, demanding that we proceed to Nick Tahou's for a garbage plate...When he was lost in the North Tower , 94th floor, a bright light went out in the world, rest in peace brother John, you live on in my heart and memory forever...
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today and always. We are cousins on the Halpin side of the family. God Bless you.
Deidre Butler
September 10, 2013
Hey John
Time flies but memories remain dear. Man you'd love the technology of today … you'd have had such a big e-footprint – would have been awesome to see what you would have achieved. I wonder if you'd have been an Apple or Android fan?
I'll be having a wee toast for you tonight mate.
Deidre
Deidre Butler
September 13, 2011
John - have been thinking of you and Alison and Max ... Max would be a teenager now - how time flies!
Joy McNiel
September 11, 2011
10 years on, you'll never be forgotten John. We all had some fun times in Wellington. I have a photo of you at the halloween party we held at the Min of Education. Great memories!
Mary Kinsella
November 18, 2010
I met John while my husband was stationed on guam,1976-78.He spent alot of time with us.I am sorry to hear of his passing.You have my deepest sympathies.
An old college friend.
September 11, 2010
God bless you John.
An Old College Friend
September 11, 2010
God bless you John. Thinking of you on this sad day. Much love to your family and friends left behind. You will never be forgotten.
leslie san nicolas
November 6, 2009
just found out of my dearest friend John's passing. John became a very close friend while stationed on Guam in 1978/79. John made friends and my family loved him like a son. Funny thing is that I've been thinking of him since 3 months ago and wanted to get in contact. Last saw him in Dec 1979 - showed up for my birthday in Sacramento, CA. God bless and he's in a safe place. love you John
cindy
September 12, 2009
thinking of you today and often; your picture still on the fridge. when i walk coon hill with my mom, the childhood memories come flooding back.
you will never be forgotten.
Alfredo & Lois
September 11, 2009
We're remembering you today, John, and always. So glad we got to see you at the high school reunion in '99.
An old college friend
September 11, 2009
Remembering your goodness and wonderful spirit on this sad day, and God bless those left behind. You live forever in our thoughts. You will never be forgotten.
Max Lozowsky
June 20, 2009
I really miss you dad
An old college friend
June 10, 2008
Hey John, you were the best! Still missing you and wishing I hadn't lost contact with you over the years. God bless you and your family. Hope to see you again someday, you were one of a kind.
john lozowsky
April 27, 2008
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Dee Butler
February 22, 2007
Hey John
I think about you often - it was a pleasure meeting you and enjoying being part of your world for a while ... working alongside you was a treat ... corporate life seemed very bearable! The good people die young ... and by god, you lived life to the full ... see you sometime in the future - and by the way, I still like my cocktails!
Cheers and good on ya mate!
D
P Tabbernor
December 13, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 14, 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.
September 10, 2006
John
Remembering you and the Coon Hill days. SCS '74. Miss you and wish you were here.
AL
September 4, 2005
John, almost 4 years. I miss you and bugs misses you...he's my pal,he's my pal..........
Sue (Reilley)Safemaster
September 12, 2004
JP, You my man , didn't change from when we were neighbors growing up , I remember when you were 5 and had these great ideas, and as you became a man you still had those great ideas. You were always a go getter.May you watch over all of us .God Bless ya !
Alf Kaiwai
October 22, 2002
Johnny,
We came back to NYC in Easter 2002. Visited the Racoon Lodge in the hope that you might be there. Had a Bushmills!
Miss you mate. NZ, NYC and Skaneatles times were great.
Alf (&Grant)
Richard Dougherty
September 13, 2002
John,
I will always remember the time that we lived together, and your brief spell living in the garage.
I enjoyed our indulgencies at our flat in Petone.
Richard
PS - I still have your walking stick.
Liz Wilson
September 12, 2002
Today on 9/11 I'm thinking about my friend John Lozowsky who died in the North Tower. John and I met 15 years ago when we were both working at the National Archives of New Zealand - his first sentence to me was "Wanna come to the American Embassy on Saturday and watch the Superbowl?" I did - and we had a great time. Not sure anyone actually watched the game, there was much chatting and drinking.
He was one of 2 NZers killed - the other was in the plane which crashed in Pennsylvania. John had dual citizenship - and had moved from NZ to NY to work for one of the corporates up there on the 94th floor.
He was such a cheerful man, goodnatured and kind. Also, short, spectacled, grey and balding with a beard. Kinda cute really. He NEVER wore a suit - even when working for the NZ Treasury he would often turn up in beach shorts and hawaiian shirt. I resent the fact that he is not on the planet any longer.
John, the world is a poorer place without you.
Liz
Chris O'Connor
September 11, 2002
Dear John,
I lived with you in Petone Wellington.
I enjoyed the times we had together and I know our flatmates did as well.
With your enthusiasm and humour you brightened up our flat enviroment.
Thank you for the advice on things, it helped me alot and gave me inspiration to leave the comfort zones that I had, without your experience and advice I may not have progressed to where I am today.
I am deeply saddened by what has happened and will not forget you John.
Rest in peace my friend.
Peter Jones
September 10, 2002
John, you were a friend and I miss you. I looked forward to the day you would return to New Zealand and maybe buy that piece of land over the hills from Wellington, somewhere. Now I'm thinking of doing something like that myself and, if I do, there will be a tree planted there with your name on it. We fell out that one time and I missed your friendship then. But I'm glad we made peace before you left for New York. I still can't really believe you're gone, I will always remember you: your sense of humour, your passion for your work, our trips to the hardware store for 'lumber' for your latest project at home. Rest in peace John.
Christine Vivian
September 10, 2002
John - you always had that "can do" philosophy and were always in a hurry. Bless you!
Angie Campbell
May 4, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you always.
February 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN ...JOHN PETER LOZOWSKY 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 JESUS..ST.JOHN AND ST.PETER GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Michael Notabartolo
February 22, 2002
John,
a day does not go by that you don't come up in my thoughts. Things are not the same since the 11th, I miss you. The last two years we spent a lot of time sharing thoughts, opinions, and feelings. I can't forget that and can not forget you. Hope you have made your way to a "Kiwi Heaven" my friend.
Always in my thoughts,
Mike
Kathleen Roe
January 8, 2002
With ebullient charm, infectious laughter, keen wit, and a sharp mind, John Lozowsky took the New York State Archives by storm one Spring when he came to us as a full-time intern. John figuratively gathered all those he came in contact with into a wild mental hug. He was incredibly interested in both the people he worked with and the use of archives. He hated it when he felt people were not giving their all to their job, and he pushed himself relentlessly to produce high-quality work. But his greatest gift to all of us (and people have continued to reminisce about him ten years on) was his incredible ability to connect with everyone he came in contact with here. He found something to fascinate him in each of us—he seemed to truly revel in interaction with even the dullest or strangest among us. John left us to pursue an archival career in New Zealand—but I never lost contact with him. Out of the blue every year or two a wild yell would echo down the hall and into my office he would bound with amazing tales of his latest adventures, punctured by roars of laughter. And his voice and laughter will echo through our halls because we are not ready to let go of his memory. Thank you, John, for being so very much with us.
Teresa Jahn
December 24, 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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