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Lizie Martinez-Calderon Obituary
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, Lizie Martínez-Calderón woke up early and headed for the kitchen. From their bed, her husband, Marino Calderón, saw that their 4-year-old daughter, Naomi, had also woken up and was following her mother down the hall. Their 20- month-old son was still sleeping. It was 10 minutes before six.
"I said, `Go back to bed, Naomi. It's too early,' but she kept going towards her mother," Mr. Calderón said. So, he got up, followed their daughter and found his wife sitting on the living room sofa, gently craddling their little girl. Again, he told Naomi to go back to bed. But his wife pleaded with him, "Let her be, just leave her with me for a little while," Mr. Calderón remembers she said.
Ms. Martínez-Calderón, 32, a secretary at Aon Insurance who immigrated to New York from the Dominican Republic almost three decades ago, was a woman of faith, her husband said. She sang in the choir of their Adventist church in Washington Heights and was a member of a church group trained to assist victims in times of tragedy. "I think they were saying their goodbyes," Mr. Calderón says, still haunted by the last image of his wife mothering their little girl.
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lee n
September 1, 2024
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its been 23 years and you still are on my my mind every time. much love to to all. lee n in lincoln ne
September 12, 2023
I was 7 y/o when this tragedy happened and remember Lizie and her family from Fort Washington Adventist church. Even at a young age I noticed how much she loved her 2 kids and her gentle nature. I've thought about the Calderon family for 22 years.. May she rest in eternal peace.
Lee N
August 14, 2023
You still go on young and bright and beautiful
in the hearts of all you touched in your short life and beyond
You will always shine shine on!
Aon Memorial. You´ll always be remembered
Yolanda Morales
January 15, 2022
You’ll always be remembered.
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Naomi Calderon Martinez
January 16, 2021
Every day, I miss you, miss you, miss you...
Joshua Lopez
September 11, 2020
Descansa en paz. I send my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee N
September 11, 2020
I always read Lizie's legacy because her story tells of her love. Love should always be remembered. Lee N.
Lee N
September 11, 2019
May your hearts always be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Lucas Family
December 29, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to your family. May God always give you the help needed to cope with such a great loss. Words will never remove the pain but they do show that others still care about your loss. Lizie is still missed and will always be lovingly remembered.
Parsi Gonzalez
September 11, 2018
It's been a while since you left us. Mami is gone now too but we'll see you guys soon. Can't wait to see your and mami's restoration when God comes back to take us all with Him to heaven. La mañana gloriosa viene pronto!!!!
Lee N
September 9, 2018
Remembering a life cut short, but never forgotten. May your family have peace of heart for your memory. Love in Christ always. Lee N. Lincoln, NE
Her name at the Towers memorial
Parsi Gonzalez-Peña
September 14, 2017
Singing with church group
Parsi Gonzalez-Peña
September 14, 2017
Judy Kustera
September 11, 2017
You are still forever in my heart and my thoughts. I don't need this day to remind me what an amazing person you were. I miss you dear friend.
Tony Clementi
September 11, 2017
We will never forget - fellow Aon employee
Lee N.
September 11, 2017
I remember. You are missed. Lee N. Lincoln, NE
Lizzie at Church.
Ismael Cruz
September 11, 2016
Naomi Calderon Martinez
September 11, 2016
Naomi Calderon Martinez
September 11, 2016
Lee Lincoln
September 5, 2016
On another beautiful September day I remember you and the sweet spirit those who lived and worked with you describe. "One that is remembered is never truly gone." Wishing your family peaceful and joyful memories.
Juanita Aurand
September 9, 2015
Never forgotten. You took your last breath and saw the face of God. Soon we will be with you, Lizie.
Lee N
September 8, 2015
I'm thinking of you this day as the anniversary comes around again. Reading the notes from your co-workers, church friends, and relatives brings you even closer. Your light still shines brightly. And you are ever loved.
Parsi Gonzalez-Pena
September 11, 2014
Te quiero mucho amiga.
Parsi Gonzalez-Pena
September 11, 2014
To my friend, mi amiga even before I was born. My family loved you very much. My dad still talks about how he loved hearing you sing in choir while he led it. Thank you for being our friend and family in Christ. When my family left our church to go to one in the Bronx it was amazing to see how others knew how beautiful you were and how your memories were still with us even from far away. I loved saying: "you knew her too? Wow how small is the world".
September 9, 2014
you live on in the hearts of those who love you and will always remember you. You still light up the world. Lee N.
S J. Friscia III
August 19, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Judy K
September 12, 2013
My dear friend - I miss you so much. I think of you often. My greatest memories are the years we worked together at MM/CA. I will hold those memories dear to my heart ALWAYS
O.D. D'Gracia
September 11, 2013
Still miss you my dear friend.
September 9, 2013
I remember you. The mercy band with your name will go to my children and my children's children. Every Sept 11 we honor you,we pray for your family. When people speak of 9/11, we tell them of you. You will never be forgotten. Lee N.
Juanita Aurand
September 11, 2012
Lizie, I am in the Denver office. I spoke with you a few times so you are one of the people I remember with great sadness. My prayers for your family, on this day. Bill Lew is safe with us here in Denver, now. When I look at him, I often think of you. I am reading through these tributes to you and it is apparent that you were so loved; that you were truly God's servant.
Naomi Calderon
October 17, 2011
Hi Maria, i just want to thank you,for chosing my mother, i dont remember want really happened that day, but my da explained it to me; i still cry to.
I just want to say God bless you.
with Love.
mary
September 12, 2011
my dear friend lizie, i think of you all the time, you were my friend, church sister and bridesmaid.... to this day, i still can't believe it... after all these years, it still hasn't sunk in that you're gone and I still hope that one day, you will just re-appear, silly i know... but like i said, it hasn't sunk in...
Ismael Cruz
September 11, 2011
Lizzie we grew up in church and even as a teen you were so mature and humble. You were so respectful towards your mom. I remember your humble soul. You earned your way to heaven way before the tragedy. R.I.P. Love always..
Ismael Cruz
September 11, 2011
I grew up with Lizie in church. I do not exaggerate when I say that she was one of the most humble souls I have ever met. I put up a photo my uncle took in church on my Facebook. Lizie was in the front row with a smile. I have no doubt she is in heaven. She earned her entry there way before the tragedy.
Lee Nickum
September 11, 2011
You are always remembered and loved.
Papo
September 11, 2011
Lizzie, may you and all your brothers and sisters thru Christ who perished 10 years ago today REST IN PEACE......... the family misses you!!!!
Maria Damitz
September 11, 2011
Today I went to a 10 year memorial near the capitol in Sacamento, CA. There was an area that had names of people who lost their lives on 9/11. After looking at several I was drawn to the name Lizie Martinez-Calderon and chose her. An official there suggested we google the person to find out their story. I was anxious to get home and look her up. When I read how she cuddled her then 4 yr. old Naomi that a.m., and had a 20 mo. old son (now about age of my son @ 12), it brought tears to my eyes. I read every entry here, and could relate to her sense of humor, laughing & how she related with her co-workers in cubicles. Was so happy I chose her. God Bless her husband and children and my hope is that they're doing well and that these entries help bring peace and love to them, knowing that Lizie is still touching others lives.
Charlotte Castillo
September 7, 2011
My Dear Neighbor Lizie, sorry to have see you leave your family and friends so soon.
Yolanda
September 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family as the Anniversary get near.
September 10, 2010
I always think of your family on Patriots Day. I don't believe you ever "get over sorrow". You just learn how to live with it. Love, Lee N. Lincoln, NE
Julian Martinez
March 3, 2010
Titi Lizie,
I just wanted to say we love and miss you so much. The Family is not the same without you. Thank you for all you did for me, jeremy, and aj. Even though we were so young when you past i remember you like I just say you yesterday. we miss you so much and your son and daughter do also. Mwuah I love you and miss you.
Joan Damiani
September 12, 2008
Lizie,
It is 7 years later and I still light a candle for you every September 11th right before the memorial starts. You are always close to me in the office and at home as I have pictures of you and think of you so often. I wonder what has become of your husband and the children and hope they are well.
I remember your spirituality, your smile and your laughter and I miss you every day of my life.
Lee Nickum
September 10, 2008
I still remember and treasure you. Every beautiful September morning I think of you, holding your precious child for just one more moment. And I miss you. Love, Lee N.
Doug Abraham
September 30, 2007
Happy belated Birthday!!!
Jonathan and Siara had the pleasure of meeting lizie, Andy was just baby and like myself, he didn't get the chance to meet this beautiful woman. The Adames Family
Maria Y Renato Adames
September 16, 2007
On July of 2001, two months before this tragic event, My husband Renato Adames and his family spent a Saturday at Cambridge Year with Lizie and her family. She met and Carried my daughter Siara. She expressed how beautiful she was. I have heard so many great things about lizie I wish I would of had the chance to meet her personally. May God keep her in his glory and bless her family. She had a heart of gold. Rest in Peace Lizie.
Lee Nickum
September 12, 2007
Forever remembered. Forever beloved. Lizie and her family are forever treasured in our hearts. Love, Lee N.
P Tabbernor
December 25, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 15, 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.
Lee Nickum
September 12, 2006
All day long my thoughts have been with Lizie's mom and brother. I know it has been an unbelievable hard day for Mr. Calderon, Naomi, and Lizie's little son. but I also know they are finding a way to live with the pain. But Noe, how about you? And Mama? How I wish, and hope, and pray you will find a way to live with this incredible, unfair, and irreplaceable loss from your lives. How I wish I could just hold your hand, or look into your eyes and tell you how much Lizie's loss means to the rest of us too. I can't make it better, or easier, or even say I really understand, because I know I never really can. I guess all I can really do is tell you how very, very much I care about the injustice you have suffered. Anger and Sorrow are the appropriate responses to injustice and the best we can do is to learn how to accept this injustice and live with it, only because we cannot change it. But oh, how I wish we could! Lizie is one of the first people I will be looking for at the Tree of Life in the earth made new, and I sure you will be the ones hugging her so tightly that I'll recognize you too. Love, Lee N.
Amy Schiller Moritz
September 11, 2006
Lizie- I continue to think of you and your husband's story of 9/11 touches me... your children and your family should be blessed forever... they have been denied a wonderful wife, mother, and friend.
EFI
August 3, 2006
AFTER READING AND VISUALIZING THAT MORNING WHEN LIZIE HELD HER DAUDGHTER BEFORE SHE WENT TO WORK MY EYES WATERED ..I AM A MOTHER ALSO,LIFE IS PRECIOUS .I DONT KNOW HER,BUT I WAS TOUCHED BY THE STORY..IM LOOKING THROUGH PICTURES AND OLD NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS OF THAT TRAGIC DAY,AND REMEMBERING ALL WHO WERE LOST,AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND..I CANT EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN..MR.CALDERON AND KIDS,GOD BLESS YOU,IM SORRY,SHE SOUNDED LIKE A WONDERFUL PERSON TO HAVE KNOWN..
NOE Martinez
September 11, 2005
My dear sister....how my life has never been the same without you. Your niece misses you dearly..and she is growing-up to be a beautiful girl just like her aunt....I still say, you are my only family...you gave me so much...I miss tickling you when I left your house..I miss our family time on Fridays and our times together on Saturdays...ah, my sister, my Saturdays are so empty without you...I miss your smile..I still have your birthday card that I never got to give to you for your birthday was also in Sept...sometimes I have prayed to God..why not me instead of you...you are so special..my sister..who has never left my heart....I love you...I wish I would not have rushed your side the night of Sept 10, before my trip to Peru. I regret that I did not hug you good-bye...love you Liz...always..
Your brother,
NOE
Lorraine Escoto
September 6, 2005
Lizie,
Its that time of year again. I think of you always and remember the short amount of time we had together as friends. I need you here the most when this time of year comes. I cant believe its been four years. Sometimes I cant believe that something like that happened. I love you and miss you.
LEE NICKUM
September 5, 2005
You are still, and will always be remembered and loved. Still praying for "Lizie's kids" and the peace that passes understanding. Always, Lee N.
Donna Spera
September 10, 2004
Dear Lizie,
Thinking of you always.
Donna Spera
Lorraine Escoto
September 9, 2004
Lizie,
I miss you so much today. On Saturday it will be three years, but to me it still feels like yesterday. I would give anything to trade places with you. You taught me so much while you were here, constantly grounding me, there when I needed advise, always there to lend a hand-whether work related or not, and best of all there for a good laugh. You know I still have the house warming give you gave me three years ago- its all rusted and old but I cant bring myself to get a new one (my roomates understand why). I know you are with God now and that you are doing good. Its just harder when you are the one left behind.
I love ya mama and miss you terribly!!
Lorraine
Donna Spera
June 27, 2004
Lizie,
Thinking about you...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Spera
lee nickum
November 26, 2003
I am taking some time out of my Thansgiving Day preparations to cry for Lizie and her little ones. My mother's heart still breaks over her loss and I still spend a little of each day in prayer for "Lizie's Kids". May they always know that someone far away holds then very dear. And I pray for that day when the "trumpet shall sound" and the dead in Christ will arise and your mommy will take you into her arms once again.
Venissa Fernandez
September 18, 2003
In the past couple of days, I have read stories of amazing people, their families, accomplishments, dreams, aspirations and hopes. Once again I have been touched by one of the victims. May she and all the victims of this terrible tragedy be safe in God's dwelling, and May the Calderon Family find the strength and faith to continue. I will always have you in my prayers.
Amy Schiller Moritz
September 11, 2003
Two years later, this story and your continued presence in my mind remain. I remember a story shared with my by one of our coworkers- she said you always put your seatbelt on- even in the back seat of a car. When our friend asked "why"- you replied that you had two children who needed you. This story has inspired me and reminds me so much of the impact you have had on all who had the pleasure of knowing you. You are a truly special soul and are missed tremendously.
Dorka Ubiera
August 1, 2003
Conoci a Lizie cuando llegue a la iglesia de Fort Washington en el '91. Al junto de otros jovenes compartimos muchas actividades juntas, siempre fue devota en las cosas de Dios y ella tuvo mucho que ver para que yo tomara clases de guiar. Me animo a que lo hiciera y se lo agradezco. Muy pronto cuando Jesus venga espero que todos nos abracemos en el cielo en señal de triunfo, pero, mientras vivimos aqui, que Dios sea quien nos consuele
Inez Robertson
October 8, 2002
I just wanted to say to the Calderon family how very sorry I am
to both her husband and her young
children. Reading her story in the Times has had such a effect on me and still does thatI even called her husband to say how sorry I was. God bless you all.
Gloria Hall
September 11, 2002
I did not know Lizie Martinez but I have been wearing a bracelet that I received from the Billy Graham Association with her name on it, Every time I've looked at it this past year I've prayed for her loved ones and will continue to do so. It is an honor to wear her name. God bless and continue to give you strength. Gloria Hall
Bridgette Martinez
September 11, 2002
@)->---- In loving memory of all the Martinez's and all the other lives lost a year ago today. My prayers are with you all.
Martha Hunter
Martha hunter
September 11, 2002
It was such a please to know such a bright and cheerful person. I am glad I was able to know her. She was a part of our Christian group from the A&A days. May she rest in peace.
Martha (former AON IT employee)
Peggy Doyle
September 10, 2002
Our office will be paying tribute to those lost only a year ago on that fateful day. Each employee has been given a ribbon to wear along with a name of a deceased Aon employee. I was fortunate enough to receive Lizie's name. After reading the beautiful story written by her husband, I feel privileged to have this honor. I am positive Lizie is watching over her family and friends and take comfort in that. May God bless us and keep us safe...we will never forget...
Daria Bergen-Hill
September 9, 2002
I first read the tribute to Lizie in September 2001. Although I never met her, her story moved me deeply. So much so, that as the anniversary of September 11th approaches, I had to search the NY Times archives to find out the name of the mother and daughter that I have thought about so often during the past year.
I am a mother of a two-year-old daughter and am pregnant with my second. There have been so many times over this past year that I have thought about Lizie - times when my patience was running out or when I was too tired to read one more book or sing one more song. It was times like these that I would think about Lizie and Naomi. I would think about the relationship that was robbed from them and it would remind me to cherish every second that I have with my daughter because you never know what life has in store for us.
Thank you for sharing this very personal story.
I hope that you and your family have been able to find strength in each other and that you are comforted by seeing the spirit of Lizie alive in your daughter and son. I also hope that Naomi can still feel the love that her mother was showering her with on the morning of September 11th. As she gets older, be sure to tell her over and over again how strong Lizie's love for her was.
George Martinet
March 23, 2002
I just wanted to add my condolences to the family of Lizie Martinez-Calderon. I too am a Seventh day Adventist Christian. And I was comforted to hear that Ms. Martinez Calderon was a christian who knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
As St. Paul said, "we sorry not as those who have no hope" and so our hope is in the great resurrection morning when Christ will return and the graves will open and Ms. Martinez-Calderon will arise to glory to meet her savior. It will be a great day that we all look forward to and a day I look forward to meeting this young mother whom I never knew, but did read about.
God Bless to her family and friends and remember, Jesus is coming soon. It is our hope and it is what we look towards. Afterall, we are just pilgrims passing through this life and looking unto the next where with Christ, we shall forever be.
George Martinet
Anaheim, California
Annie
March 11, 2002
I couldn't stop crying after reading Lizie's tribute. Her story really brought this tragedy home for me. Everytime I think of her cradling Naomi, perhaps saying goodbye - I cry and cry and cry. God bless you Mr. Calderon and your little boy and girl. You all have a very special guardian looking over you from heaven.
March 1, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN LIZIE MARTINEZ-CALDERON AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER HUSBAND...CHILDREN ...HOPE NAOMI REMEMBERS HER MOM...BLESS HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Susie Sanchez Mota
February 28, 2002
I never knew Lizie, but as a mother and SDA, I am touched by her loss. As I read how Lizie was cradling Naomi before leaving for work it brought tears to my eyes. I have been through that with my daughters too. May the Lord be with her children and all that love her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :-) SSM
CHERYL ALTILIO
February 20, 2002
I HAVE NEVER MET LIZIE, BUT I FELT I
KNEW HER. MY BEST FRIEND SAT NEXT TO HER AT WORK (DENISE BENEDETTO).
DENISE SPOKE ABOUT HER MANY TIMES.
SHE WOULD TELL ME AND HER MOM THE LAUGHS THEY HAD TOGETHER. I KNOW NOW
THAT THEY ARE BOTH LOOKING DOWN ON OUR FAMILIES. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYS.
Lee Nickum
February 7, 2002
I heard about your great loss on Sept 20th from a friend in the church. She forwarded a memo from the GC. As I read about Lizie, she touched my heart in a very special way. I am also a Master Guide, having spent five years in Pathfinders, including Dare to Care. I just ordered a mercyband with Lizie's name so I can bear her name and memory daily. This will include prayers for her children and you, Mr. Calderon. Till we meet her together in the clouds, may you be comforted by the fact that others care about your heartache and cry with you.
Joan Damiani
January 31, 2002
I met Lizie when I started as a temp at Aon in March, 2001. I sat behind her and our cubes shared a common wall. I was always struck by Lizie's spirituality, her deep faith. She and I would discuss God and religion often. Lizie was also one of the hardest workers I have ever worked with - both at the office and her "second" job as a mom. She adored her children and it would always make the girls laugh when she would call Naomi and put her on speaker phone. Lizie had a great sense of humor and we always had at least one good belly laugh a day.
I can't put into words how much I miss her. I keep her picture on my desk and think of her everyday. She made such an impact on my life in such a short time. They say that God takes the good ones....He got one of the very best.
Lizie, I love you, I miss you and you will always have a huge place in my heart.
Monica Knaus
January 6, 2002
Lizie, I had a dream about you and Denise in which I opened a door to a room, and the two of you were sitting side by side. You both looked at me with big peaceful smiles, as you calmly but joyously said, "Look, we're smiling." You always knew how to make an impact with your sincerest simplicity.
I envied your faith, the strength of your beliefs, and the unassuming way in which you shared them with others. You practiced, but did not preach. Your quiet devotion to your work and family frequently had me calling out your name when I worked with you, because I was not sure if you were still at your desk. After they heightened those cubicles, I was never sure if you were there or not. If it weren’t for Denise’s initiation of the afternoon seventh inning stretch, I frequently would not have seen your glowing smile.
I’m not saying that you were always quiet, because heck, when you wanted to be heard, we knew you were there. I’ll never forget how you always scolded me to be nice to my mom, whenever I complained. You frequently reminded me how much my mom loved me, and gave so unselfishly of herself for me. As a mother, you shared and exhibited those same instincts.
You were a hard worker, and I miss the way we all worked together to make things easier on each other. I miss your honesty and spirituality. Please watch over us and help guide us in the right path to meet up with each other one day again.
Paulette Griffin
December 31, 2001
I did not know Lizie, but as a native New Yorker, am very touched by this tragedy. On Sept. 11th, I sat in bed cradling my 3-week old newborn son and wept while watching TV and thinking about how our world has been forever changed. My heart sank as I read about how Lizie had cradled little Naomi early that morning before going off to work. Marino, may you forever treasure that moment in your heart. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 2001
The vision of Lizie cradling Naomi brought tears to my eyes and my heart. What a bitter sweet memory to have-sweet in knowing the love Lizie had for her family and bitter because Naomi and her brother will not get the chance to be cradled by her mother again. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Lizie. May her life and love live on through her children and all who love her. 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
Benno Friedman
December 7, 2001
I first met Lizie when she joined Alexander & Alexander. From the outset she was quiet and unassuming but you could readily sense she was sincere, loyal and conscientious.
What most impressed me about Lizie was her spirituality. She was religious and practiced her faith consistently. She was always courteous and respected everyone she dealt with.
She will surely be missed as a sweet person and indispensable co-worker.
My sincerest condolences to her family and may they be comforted by knowing she is surely in heaven.
Sandra Mincieli
November 27, 2001
I first met Lizie 4 ½ years ago when Aon merged with A&A. We used to sit in the same section and she would always hear me yelling, banging and throwing papers on my desk and then all of a sudden she would wait a couple of seconds and say to me Sandy are you OK and we would both start laughing and I would respond “yeah I’m OK.” The conversations we would have in our section with the other girls and then when we realized everyone was in the same conversation we would say to everyone stand up and all of a sudden you would see everyone’s head popping up from their desk and we would all start laughing at each other because it was just a funny scene. Lizie was one of the nicest people that I have worked with over the years and I will never forget such a special person.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Lizie’s family.
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