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Arthur Simon Obituary
Arthur Simon was an equities trader for Fred Alger Management on the 93rd floor of 1 World Trade Center. His oldest child, Kenneth, had a similar job at Cantor Fitzgerald a few flights up.
Arthur Simon, 57, had many passions: his four children; the Jets and the Mets; Atlantic City; doo-wop music (especially the song "Runaround Sue"). But the principal love story of his life began 38 years ago when he was a librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library's Canarsie branch and went to a party where he met another librarian, Susan Bloch, who was then just 16. Both were great dancers, the kind that other dancers stepped back to make room for. They became inseparable.
"He always wanted to get married young and start a family," Mrs. Simon said recently. "It didn't matter that there was no money. He wasn't afraid to make a commitment."
Kenneth was born when his parents were living in Canarsie; then came Jennifer, who is a biology teacher in Chappaqua, N.Y. The family moved to Rockland County where Todd, who became a top high school wrestler and wide receiver, was born, along with Mandy, who grew up to be a homecoming queen.
"Arthur was very, very proud of all of them," Mrs. Simon said. And it all began in Brooklyn. "He chased after me," she said. "And I let him catch me."
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Ilene Gutman
September 10, 2021
Thinking of you today Cousin Arthur ❤
I took this photo and hope the family gets this!
Hollee Winder
September 11, 2018
joe Pakenham
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you and Ken this day.God be with you both.
Cathy
September 11, 2012
Sending you love and prayers. I lit a candle for Arthur and for Kenny.
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Faith Lewis
September 12, 2011
You were my sister Madeline's best friend and your legacy lives on by the
people who loved you!
Rachel Thomas
September 11, 2011
Remembering you today, Artie. With fond memories of your kindness. x
September 11, 2010
G-d bless the Simon family.
Rachel Thomas
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you today Artie, and hoping that the view of the games are spectacular from where you are sitting.
kristine
June 9, 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
March 11, 2007
In memory....
James Lee
December 26, 2006
Artie:
I will neve forget the time you shared you California vacation with me. What a great time we had in Napa. I will never forget you or your friendship.
Alla Polishchuk
September 7, 2006
I met Arthur when my parents and I immigrated to the United States from Russia. He was my mother's American cousin. We will never forget the kindness and generousity Arthur and his lovely wife Susan showed us in our new country. Arthur supported us tremendously in the early stages of our new life and continued to be a good friend during later years. He truly touched our lives. My parents and I will forever miss him.
Stu Simon
September 12, 2003
Dear Uncle Arthur,
I had some wonderful childhood memories pop into my head as I thought of you yesterday... Knicks games, Rangers games, fiddling with your ham radio, taking me along with you on errands. I've been told you baybsat me as a toddler. I know you must have made it fun for me. As I'm sure you are now doing for others in heavan.
Akshay Mehra
September 10, 2003
He sounds like he was a loving caring person. You must miss him so much. I am sorry you had to go through what you did, and I hope you are doing better now.
Anthony Fidaleo
September 10, 2003
Dear Mrs. Simon,
Even though I never met Arthur or any of his family, I have read about him and he sounds like he was such a wonderful man with so many accomplishments in life. My deepest regards go out to you, along with my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Wargo
September 12, 2002
Susan,
My wife Cathy and I met you a couple of years ago on a day long trip to West Point. Although we were never close friends, I knew Artie before you were married. It was only on 9/11/02 that I found out that Artie had been so cruelly taken. I cried for him, for your family (I know you also lost your son, Kenny), and for you.
Artie was a warm and friendly person. I hope that your wonderful memories of him will keep you strong.
Michelle Murphy
September 10, 2002
Mrs. Simon-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.
Diane Pakenham
May 28, 2002
Even though I was not the one who worked with this beloved man, I knew him through my husband, Joe, through his humorous stories about Artie, and then eventually meeting Artie and his loving partner in life, Susan. We would thru the many years of work-related social activities met,,,and what most struck me was his great love for his family. His sincerity, his extraordinarily kind heart...the last day I saw Artie and his wife, Susan we were all at a Jet game,,,,and true to his kind disposition, he got us GREAT tickets for the opening game,,,,and he made sure he made his dear friend JOEY lunch,,,,,,his back was killing him...but he made sure we were looked after....nothing was ever too much trouble...how deeply fortunate Joe and I were to have had such an incredible friendship with him and his wife....something I shall cherish all my days...I know, personally, I view life much differently after this overwhelming tragedy.....also for me, there isn't a day that has gone by yet that I don't think of the entire Simon family....pray to God for some kind of peace in all of their lives..my last memory of you Artie is that wonderful sight of you and Susan sitting behind your car...and Susan having her little appointment book and all of us planning our new outing together,,,,it is a wonderful cherished memory, there was so such sincere feelings that day of friendship, oh how lucky we were to have known you, loved you as a good friend....May God Bless your Family dear Arthur,,,Thanks for sharing part of your life with ours.......Fondly, Diane Pakenham
Faith Lewis
May 28, 2002
I FEEL AS THOUGH I KNEW YOU ARTHUR
ALTHOUGH WE ONLY MET ONCE AT MY
SISTER MADELINE'S. SHE HAS ALWAYS
TITLED YOU HER "BEST FRIEND IN THE
WORLD" AND SPOKE OF YOU OFTEN. SUSAN, I PRAY FOR YOU DAILY. MAY
THE LORD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH
EACH DAY TO CARRY ON. ARTHUR AND
KENNY ARE TOGETHER. MAY THAT BE OF
SOME COMFORT. MY HEART GOES OUT TO
YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN. I WILL NEVER
FORGET. GOD BLESS
Helen Daly
May 16, 2002
I will say a prayer for you and your son everyday. God Bless you and your families.
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind. Rest in peace forever more.
Joe Pakenham
May 9, 2002
My dear friend Artie........there is hardly a day goes by that i don't think of you....you were a true friend and a very kind man....your love for your family serves as an example for all of us......i remember that sunday, prior to the day that changed our lives forever, how you made sure that Diane and myself had tickets for the Jet's home opener........you were always that kind of person,,,the one who made sure that we were all taken care of....To Susan and the rest of your family.....they will be in our thoughts forever....i feel that God only loaned you to us Artie and that he must have needed you badly to call you home so early in life.....the twenty 21 yrs that i worked with you was an honor my friend..........rest in peace until we meet again.....
Jerry Jaffee
May 5, 2002
Growing up accross the street from Artie was one of the joys of my childhood. I still have our fourth grade class photo. I will always look back at our childhood with fond memories. Artie will be missed by all who shared a part of his life.
April 30, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN...ARTHUR SIMON AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN....AMEN
Micki Dunphy
March 16, 2002
Dearest Arthur,
It was a memorable day that we met 18 yrs. ago. Both you and Susan came into our lives and enriched it so with many happy memories. I know that both you and Ken are in a special place in Heaven. You are both in our thoughts and our prayers daily. We miss you and the good times we all had together. We love you and thanks for the momories.
All our Love
Micki, George, Erik & Brian
Geri Barton
March 14, 2002
Dear Artie:
You were a pleasure to know: easy-going, calm, very much involved with your family. The tragedy that took you away from everyone is unforgiveable. Everyone misses you, and your cute schticks, etc.; memories of you will live on. On behalf of Beth, Tracy and Jared, we pray that your soul rests in peace.
With Love, Geri
Emily Simon
March 13, 2002
Uncle Arthur,
I think of you and Ken every day and know that you are both in a safe place. Although you are both unable to be physically present for family holidays, I know you are always there in spirit! We all miss you greatly and will be sure to make you proud. Cheer me on in spirit on friday while I take my Physical Therapy board exam, the very same way you did watching my lacrosse games in high school. I never got the chance to thank you for that....Thank you.
Love always,
Emily
Teresa Jahn
December 12, 2001
What a wonderful love story. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Arthur. 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
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