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Grace Galante Obituary
Frank Susca remembers playing on his block with about 20 other children when his sister Grace would get upset about something. "She could simply say, `I don't want to play,' and obviously, being her older brother I'm like, `All right, so you go away.' And when she left, everyone left with her. She had that kind of draw with people. She was feisty and really smart." Feisty enough to turn him into a "General Hospital" fan, he said, because she would win any arguments over which channel to watch.
As an adult, Grace Galante, 29, a broker's assistant at Cantor Fitzgerald, would be the one to create a first-birthday party, complete with a giant Barney, for her nephew, Francesco, or to take her father to his appointments when he had cancer. "She always had everybody's back," Mr. Susca said. "I promised her, at least to myself, from now on, I can't be selfish in what I do," he said. "I want to try to keep part of her in me by living the way she would like, and sharing stuff with her that she's not able to see anymore." Her husband, John Galante, said she loved spending time with her parents and his. "Just that alone was good enough for us," he said. "Everything about her was special."
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Grace
January 24, 2025
I pray for you and your family. I came across this page from reading about 9/11 and your relative Deanna Galante and her unborn son. My heart goes out to you, your cousin, her baby boy, your families, and friends. May you and all who knew and loved you be blessed by God.
Antonina D'Andrea
September 16, 2021
Always in my thoughts and heart. Until we meet again, fly high with the angels -- you were certainly one on Earth.
Jenny
September 15, 2021
Thinking of you, Grace. Today and always.
20yrs and I still keep you in my prayers
Cindy Roe
September 14, 2021
Remembering Grace on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Richard D’Egidio
September 1, 2021
Dear Grace.Showing my nine year old daughter your picture and thinking about youYou will always be in our hearts and minds..❤
Rosa Miller
August 2, 2020
Happy Birthday
Always in my thoughts
Viviana Gallaro
August 3, 2018
Gracie Miss you ...Time passes and I will always remember you nowmatter what...You are my best friend and angel from the sky..Love u❤
Rosa Miller
August 2, 2018
Happy Birthday
You are always on my mind
Rosa Miller
August 2, 2018
Happy Birthday
Always on my mind
You will always hold a special place in my heart
Rosa Miller
August 2, 2018
Happy Birthday
Always on my mind
Antonina D'Andrea
September 14, 2017
Dear Gracie,
Some time has passed since I wrote an entry here, but that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking of you. I think of you everyday and miss you more and more each day. I wish I could hear your voice one more time. I Wish I could see you one more time. I will always carry you and our friendship in my heart. RIP my beautiful friend. Until we meet again. Love ya, Anto
Jenny
September 13, 2017
Thinking of you, Grace. Peace be with you, Sweet Girl
Richard D'Egidio
September 12, 2017
Grace....we will never forget....you are loved every day by your family, friends, and even strangers who post on the numerous sites dedicated to you. Always in my thoughts...
Viviana Gallaro
September 11, 2017
16 years have passed and each day, I miss you more and more...I will always have you in my heart... Watch us from above Viviana Gallaro J.
Vivian Gallaro
September 12, 2016
My friend Gracie,
Years have passed and there is not one day that I havent remembered you....Miss you so much...
Love and treasure you always,
Vivian Gallaro
April King
September 11, 2016
I am just thinking of you on this 15 year anniversary. I know it is a difficult time and i stamd and grieve with you. I will never forget that day its etched in my memory. Know your loved one sister will never be forgotten. RIP
Viviana Gallaro
September 15, 2015
Gracie miss you so much can't believe 14 years have gone by and I will always remember you nomatter what....
Jenny
September 12, 2015
Remembered you today as I always do. I knew you for only a short time, but I still remember that last time we talked. I think about you often and how happy you were that day. You touched me in such a way that every day since your passing reminds me to embrace life and cherish each blessing since we are not promised tomorrow. God bless you and your family... today and always. Peace be with you, Sweet Grace <3
Richard D'Egidio
September 12, 2014
Dear Grace...you are missed by everyone who had the fortune of knowing you...co workers, friends, neighbors, classmates, but most of all your family. I know that your closest family and friends keep you in their hearts and minds always and forever.
Love,
Richie
VIVIANA GALLARO
September 12, 2014
Gracie: I still cant believe you are not here so many years have past....But your memory will remain forever...Love you BFF
Rosa Miller
September 12, 2014
A childhood friend forever holds a beautiful chapter in the story of your life. May you be in peace and tranquility with God. I pray that God brings serenity to your family. May he hold them close in comfort. Love your long lost friend Rosa
Rachel
September 11, 2014
I don't personally know you, but I'm doing a project on you for school. My condolences for your family. You will always be remembered
August 3, 2014
Yesterday since I woke up, I had you on my mind...because remember first is my birthday then yours..Love you and miss you so much...I know that God celebrated your birthday and you will always be my angel watching from above..
Joanne Gioia
August 2, 2014
Today is ur Birthday!! And I want to wish you a happy Birthday is heaven, miss you Grace??Sending lots of hugs and kisses in heaven??untill we meet again!! Xoxoxoxo
Teresa .
July 4, 2014
i love you and i miss you.. and now I'm having a baby girl named Grace and I know you're going to watch over her every second of everyday.
Viviana Gallaro
September 15, 2013
Gracie:
MISS YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS!!!!
Richard D'Egidio
September 11, 2013
I know that the passing of time doesn't make it any easier for your family and friends. May God give them the strength to fill their hearts and minds with all the good memories your time here gave them. God Bless your family and you will always be in our hearts.
Richard D'Egidio
September 11, 2012
Grace...Today is a painful reminder of what your family lost. You will never be forgotten.
September 11, 2012
You are always remembered and prayed for.
Maria
September 11, 2012
Grace, GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Viviana Gallaro
November 25, 2011
May this day always thank you all the good you brought upon the people. Love nad will miss you always. You will always be on Anto`s and my mind.
Graziella
November 24, 2011
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Viviana Gallaro
September 14, 2011
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST ANGEL THAT WATCHES UPON US...
Richard D'Egidio
September 13, 2011
Grace...thinking of you always..a painful reminder to enjoy the people in one's life and appreciate each and every day. God Bless You.
September 13, 2011
Gracie it´s so hard to believe that you are not here with us...Blessings for your family that I know love you as much as I do...And will always miss you...You will be our angel ?
Jennifer
September 12, 2011
Thought of you yesterday & said prayers for you, your family and everyone touched by the day.
Maria
September 12, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 11, 2011
My prayers are all for you today and always ...love u and miss u!???
janine payne
September 11, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
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Maria Zoccali-Maselli
August 16, 2011
Gracie, I think about you often and all the wonderful memories we had at St. Mary's. Especially how everyone cheated off of you in Mr.Protanos class. You were a great friend and we had lots of laughs..like when we got hit by a car on 1st place and Anto's dad laid into us about riding a bike in the street...(how else were we suppose to see all the hot guys hanging out on first place) or when Joey would get wacked with the paddle from sister Mary..like i said lots of laughs..Missing you...Happy Birthday in Heaven...God Bless You!! XOXO
August 14, 2011
Miss you and I thought of you a lot on your birthday....love ua nd have u on my mind always
viviana gallaro
May 5, 2011
I also thought of you, well it really makes a difference...But I would`ve wished you were still here, to have shared more moments with all your family and friends... Miss you and deep in my heart you will always be one of my best friends...because next is Anto you know. Both of you are the best to me...eventhough you are not here physically you will always be in my heart and Anto there´s a long distance between us but we always know about each other....blessings?
Jenny
May 4, 2011
As soon as I heard the news, I thought of you, as I am sure all of those who've loved you and missed you did. May God bless you and keep you in the hearts of all the lives you've touched. May God smile upon your loved ones and ease their pain with only the sweetest memories you've left them.
Richard D'Egidio
May 3, 2011
The news of Osama Bin Laden's death does not fill an ounce of the void left by your passing. All it does is serve as a painful reminder of what was lost to your family, friends, and colleagues. God Bless you.
December 30, 2010
Gracie miss u so much time passes and I haven´t forgotten u once love u and I know u are watching from up above...BLESSING U WILL ALWAYS BE MY BET FRIEND AND ANGEL...
Maria
December 29, 2010
Grace, Merry Christmas to you.. God bless you..
Maria
November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING BEAUTIFUL GIRL!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
Cathy Davis
September 30, 2010
Gracie, I have so many good memories of you in Saint Mary's. It has been so long, but last month when I had a dream of you, Michele Castagna and me running through the streets, laughing in our Graduation gowns, I know in my heart that you came to me for some reason. Miss you and you will never be forgotten!
Love,
Cathy
viviana gallaro
September 29, 2010
u will always be the light that will never get dark...
September 29, 2010
Gracie have had u on my mind...just thinking about those good times we had...
u will always be in my ?
Vivian Gallaro
September 21, 2010
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Lisa
September 21, 2010
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Maria
September 21, 2010
Grace, Not a day passes without you on my mind..I will always keep you close to my heart and prayer..GOD BLESS YOU!!
Richard D'Egidio
September 14, 2010
Thinking of you..
Lisa
September 13, 2010
Hey Beautiful Girl..I just want you to know that I will keep you close to my heart and prayer for you everyday!!!
God Bless You!!!
Maria
September 13, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
I leave a stone.
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September 11, 2010
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Jenny Norkus
September 11, 2010
I still think of you on this day, Grace. I still remember your laugh, your quick wit and your kind heart. I wish you peace in Heaven & may God bless your family & loved ones today & always.
Helen Rotondi-Garces
September 10, 2010
I remember always running around and loved going to the "block parties" with you and Lucy! I know you and madrina are always looking over your loved ones.
Love Helen
September 10, 2010
I can still picture u in that little rocking chair in front of the TV sucking ur thumb!!!! Hope u and my mom r together in heaven!!! Love Lucy
Richard D'Egidio
August 3, 2010
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven Grace. Richie
August 1, 2010
Gracie.......Miss u!!!! I will never forget all the good times we had around the block and in school...Anto, you and me we wer like the 3 muskateers from one side to another going to 1st place to check out the guys...go to Brooklyn Heights to eat Ice-cream, playing in the corner, so many things...will never be forgotten....Love u...Vivi
to Gracie from Vvivian
VIVIAN GALLARO
August 1, 2010
Tommorrow, would´ve been your birthday..
I want to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!
To tell you that I will always have you in my heart and memory...Love u and miss you alot!!!!!!!!!!! Viviana Gallaro
February 15, 2010
Gracie
I've never written anything to you on line before. I dont know why now. Just know that I love you so much and the pain I carry for you will only cease when we meet again. For now however, I'm staying focused, raising my kids and living life.
Miss you..always on my mind Love Cat
September 11, 2009
Remembering you...God Bless...Richie
jen
September 10, 2009
Grace I miss you so much. Wish we were in the bathroom at cantor talking up a storm. Until we meet again.
Doug Abraham
August 2, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
linda
June 9, 2009
Dear Gracie, we miss you so much. I was looking at pictures of you from st marys. wow. those were the good old days. Wish you were still here. We love you and miss you.
Richard D'Egidio
April 1, 2009
Thinking of you..your cousin Richie
Richard D'Egidio
December 17, 2008
Dear Grace...I am thinking about you and your family this holiday season...may God Bless them as they think of you in Heaven..your cousin Richie
Christine Rossetti-Vasquez
December 16, 2008
Grace,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Me and Grace grew up in Brooklyn, NY going to St. Mary's School. That was 22 years ago and I never got back in touch. I remember the days of laughing and cheating in Mr. Protano's class. How I miss you. Sorry I never got back in touch.
Miss our days in St. Mary's. Grace is in the first row and second from the right. You will be missed.
Elvira Barboto
December 15, 2008
Grace,
Although I have not seen you in so many years...my memories of you were good ones. I know you are in heaven now. It's always the good ones that go first. You're one of God's angels now. You will be so missed.
Laura Freese
December 12, 2008
To Grace and her family! My prays and heart go out to all of her family. From what I understand she she not only is was a beautiful woman but had a great soul. God Bless her all in her family and my thoughts (everyday) go out to them. I do not know how to and if you can move on but remember she is now with god, which is the best place she can be. I know everyone is missing her but think of the higher power she is with! My love to all that love and miss her!
Danielle Carreno
September 15, 2008
Thinking of you on this seventh anniversary in heaven. Keep smiling down on us because I know that's what you are doing.
Danielle Carreno
Richard D'Egidio
September 14, 2008
Thinking about you and your family...God bless you..Your cousin Richie
Maria
September 12, 2008
HEY BEAUTIFUL GIRL-NO ONE WILL EVERY FORGET YOU.GOD BLESS YOU.
REST IN PEACE..
LISA
May 21, 2008
GRACE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!
MAria
May 2, 2008
Grace, What a beautiful young lady you were. May God watch over you and your family always. God Bless you.. WE will never forget..
teresa
March 11, 2008
i love you & i miss you.
Antonina D'Andrea
September 11, 2007
Dear Gracie,
I'm sorry I haven't written to you in a while, but please know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are missed now and always. Love ya, Anto
Brian Estvander
August 27, 2007
Grace and family and friends. I never knew Grace but I knew a girl in my childhood that looked like Grace...brought back some memories...a short sort of "poem" as best as I can...
On the outskirts of town, a town called Fallujah, there stands a Marine, with other Marines beside him...scared, hot, tired, but sure...always the memory of you and others like you in our thoughts...the sun is shining and the sky is blue but inside I feel grey...who will remember what we did this day? In the back of our minds there is always a Grace...a person we never met but yet a person we fight for to make her and her family feel safe and secure...Grace, we fought for you, Marines fought for you...and will continue to do so until the fight is finished...I can promise you that.
Not much of a poem, I know.
SSGT Brian E. USMC
Doug Abraham
August 2, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
October 25, 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.
P Tabbernor
October 10, 2006
In remembrance....
Richard D'Egidio
March 9, 2006
I have a photo of you in the entry foyer of my home. Not a day passes by that I don't see your smiling face. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to be an American. You will never be forgotten.
My heart goes out to your family and friends.
Love,
Your cousin Richie. My father (Guiseppe D'Egidio) and your mother are first cousins.
Cathy Palumbo
September 11, 2005
We miss you and love you! Happy 4th anniversary in Heaven!
DCG
August 13, 2005
I met Grace when I was 17; I dated her brother for 2 years. Being so young I never realized what an impression she made on me and I never got to tell her THANK YOU.
Grace - You will never understand the role model you became for me. You will never know how you helped shape my life just by being who you are. You are one of the strongest women I have ever known and I wanted to be like you. I wanted a career I could be proud of; friends to always laugh with and I wanted to be so sure of the man I married, everyone would know that we were made for each other. There isn't a list long enough to describe all the things I wanted because you showed me that they can be attained. I was once asked to name 5 people who were the biggest influence in my life; you and your sister are on that list and will always remain so.
At an age when, I later realized, I was most impressionable – trying to figure out what I wanted in life – I couldn’t have asked God for two better role models, but I sure do thank him, everyday.
I just wanted you to know.
Antonina D'Andrea
August 2, 2005
Dear Gracie,
Happy 33rd Birthday!! I miss you a lot and wish you were here.
Love ya always, Anto
Antonina D'Andrea
August 2, 2004
Dear Gracie:
Happy 32nd Birthday! Wish you were here. I miss you.
Love ya, Anto
Cathy Lauro-Picinic
September 11, 2003
Dear Grace,
Well its been 2 years since you left us in this so called world, after the tragedy, we don’t know what to consider life. Reading what people have been saying about you, seems like they have known an eternity, comes to show what kind of person you really were, and it feels great to know other people out their see that. What a memory you left on us all, something that will never be forgotten.
I know that you are shining down on your family because lord knows they need it. We went to see Cathy a few months ago, and life will never be the same without her baby sister! We cant imagine how the rest of your family is doing! Keeping in touch is very hard.
The person they are describing in this tribute to you, loving, caring, funny, outgoing, spontaneous, beautiful, and many more can not be said any clearer. We all miss you dearly no words can describe.
Keep everyone up there smiling and on there toes as you did here!
Love you and miss you….Much hugs, kisses and prayers always.
Cousin Cathy Lauro-Picinic and Dino!
Your in our thoughts ALWAYS –
Until we meet again.
Antonina D'Andrea
September 11, 2003
Dear Gracie,
I miss you.
Cathy Palumbo
September 11, 2003
We knew each other in Brooklyn-
St. Mary's school...we lived a block away from each other. Even though you moved to Staten Island we still saw each other often-especially during the court street feast. Looking back on the last time we were together - We reminisced about old times, the old neighborhood-and sharing a lot of laughs. I will cherish that day forever. Gracie,you were the most wonderful, spunky, happy & energetic person I have every met. I have never seen you without a smile. As far as I remember, I have never seen you sad or angry.
You are always in my thoughts. I miss seeing that happy face and that great smile that lit up a room. You will live in my heart and memories forever.
love you always,
Cathy (South Brooklyn)
lily galante
September 11, 2003
For as long as i have known grace, all i can think about is her smile.She loved her family very much and loved children.She always wanted to see people happy.Grace you will always be in my heart and I will never forget you.You will always be in our prayers.
love and miss u always
Joseph galante and family
Lucy Bonello
September 11, 2003
I cannot believe 2 years have gone by. When Gracie found out I was moving to Staten Island, she was very happy that we were going to be living soo close to each other. Gracie did not get a chance to see me move.
Our mothers were friends for the longest time, even before we were born. It took me awhile to go visit Gracie's mother because I did not know what to say. Nothing you can say can make the hurt go away. I just visited Gracie's mom this past weekend and I am very happy that I did. I lost my mom in March, 2001, and I know that Gracie and my mom were smiling down.
Gracie we love you and miss you very much. Someday we will meet again.
IRIS/TOM EVERS
September 11, 2003
Rest in peace and may god bless you.
You will always be in our prayers
Iris/Tom Evers
Frank the guys at ACS/EZpass Miss you... Take care Love Iris
Antonina D'Andrea
August 2, 2003
Dear Gracie:
I can't believe another year has gone by without being able to wish you a "Happy Birthday". I wish i could turn back the clock. I want you to know you're always on my mind and I will never forget the birthdays that I was able to share with you. Happy Birthday in heaven.
Love always, Anto
Mary DiGiacomo
July 17, 2003
I lost my brother FF John Patrick Tierney on Sept. 11. Soon after that horrible day, I became pregnant. If it was a boy I was going to name him after my brother. If it was a girl I decided to pick a name out of the list of people who died on Sept. 11. A friend of mine printed me a list. I looked through it and came across the name Grace Galante. I fell in love with the name and on September 29, 2002, Grace Patricia DiGiacomo was born. I love her name and the fact that she is named after your lovely daugher, wife, sister, cousin, friend makes me feel proud. She one day will feel proud too. The ironic part is that my mother Helen Tierney goes to a support group at ST. Clare's and met with Grace's sister and mother. My mom told them both about me naming my daughter after yours. I asked my mother if I could have a mass card from Grace's memorial and you gave her two. I have one in my home displayed next to my daughter and my brother. The other one I carry with me.Every time I show off a picture of my Grace I show a picture of your Grace too. Any time someone asks me her name and I say Grace they think it is beautiful. I hope ,my daughter turns out to be as loving and caring and as beautiful as yours. I would love to send you a picture of her so when you read this you can email me your home address. I would love to even meet you all in person one day and bring along Grace. I have been trying to come to one of the meetings at ST. Clares. I live in West Brighton and I have two kids and also go to a support group on Tuesday nights, so it's been hard for me to go on Wednesday's also. However, like I said I would love to meet you all one day. I am so sorry about your loss. Hope this makes you feel a little better.
Love, Mary DiGiacomo
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