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Patricia Kellett remembered the day Joe Kellett called to say hi, and was she doing anything that night, and how about going to see "Les Miserables"?
Mrs. Kellett sized up his offer. They were good friends; they had known each other as kids from Inwood Hill Park and run with the same crowds.. "Are you saying you're buying me dinner and a show?" she recalled asking him. "Then of course."
At the corner of 50th and Broadway, before they said hello, she asked: "Was I the first person you called?"
No, he said.
"By the end of the evening," Mrs. Kellett remembered, "he said how much he felt about me, and asked could he start seeing me."
They honeymooned in Capri. Later, they skied in Switzerland, went to the opera in Vienna, toured everywhere.
Raised by his mother, Anne Sullivan, Mr. Kellett played Gaelic football for Good Shepherd parish and graduated from Iona College. "His friends called him Joe Trump," Mrs. Kellett recalled. "He bought two beach houses at East Atlantic Beach," on Long Island. There they spent summers with their daughters, Julie Anne, now 5, and Cameron, 6.
Always Broadway-bound, Mr. Kellett, 37, bought nine pairs of tickets last summer to see "The Producers" in February, then passed them out to friends at Carr Futures, where he traded crude oil. All nine men died. Some widows went to the show. Mrs. Kellett could not. A few weeks later, she got back his platinum Claddagh wedding ring — two hands joined around one heart, an Irish design rising from the springs of friendship and abiding love.
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Bob Armi Jenny and Elizabeth Bowen
September 29, 2024
We will never forget. He was at Elizabeth’s birthday party.
chris kenny
September 11, 2024
Just wanted to post something to let you know you are still remembered by all the guys who knew you and loved you on the NYMEX. I know you are looking after your family from above.
Rest in peace brother
Tom Kellett
September 10, 2024
Rest in Peace.
Yousef Asaad
September 11, 2022
Rest in Peace, Joe
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Sally PRIECHENFRIED
September 11, 2021
We still miss you Joe and the good times we all had while you were in the UK. We think of you often and remember you so fondly. Message from Nick 'A toast to you, our friend'
TK
September 10, 2021
'Ar Dheis Dè go raibh a handmade Dilis
Sally PRIECHENFRIED
September 11, 2020
Rest in Peace Dear Joe. |Always very fondly remembered
Tom K elliot
September 10, 2020
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis ( may his faithful soul be at the right hand of God. TK
Sally Priechenfried
September 11, 2019
Rest in Peace, Joe
Tk
September 10, 2019
Rest in peace
September 10, 2019
Your passing was not in vain..... May the Lord continue to bless your spirit.
Tom Kellett
September 10, 2018
Time passes but not the pain of losing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
Steve Perkins
February 17, 2018
Joey, my main man. When you were take from us so unfairly a huge part of me died forever. You were an amazing friend to me and I'll nevet forget all our times together, I miss you so much it still hurts.
I know you're probably running heaven as the mayor up there. You were a gentleman and truely great human being. Lots of love to you and all the rest of us left behind especially your babies.
Diane Data
September 20, 2017
My maiden name is Kellett. I am from a Illinois and visited the memorial on 9/10/17. I did not know Joseph, but traced his name and said a prayer for him and his family. RIP Joseph P Kellett
Tk
September 11, 2017
Time flies and I still have not fulfilled a promise to myself to visit your resting place and ground zero to say a prayer, please God it will happen. Our thoughts are with you and your family today.
Mark
December 17, 2016
I was looking at a photo on Instagram a few minutes ago of Troy Aikman standing in front of the 9/11 Memorial. The only full name I could make out behind him was that Joseph Kellett. Though I didn't know this man, I felt the need to learn a little bit about his life by reading the tributes to him on here. What a wonderful man he seemed to be. I wish I could have met him.
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you Dear Joe on this sad anniversary. Rest in Peace
September 10, 2016
At deis Dé go raibh a Anam ( may his soul be at God's right). TK Limerick Ireland
August 12, 2016
Happy Birthday Joe!!!
-- Butz
July 11, 2016
Just received at call from Joe's wife as she was asking me to tell my Congressman to co sponsor HR 3815... Always in my thoughts now. Rest in paradise, good soul.
Sally Priechenfried
September 11, 2014
I'm thinking of you today so much, dear Joe, on this sad anniversary. You brought so much sunshine and fun into our lives and I miss the 'phone calls to your English 'Mom'. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Tom Kellett
September 11, 2013
Reading back over the entries in the guest book reminds me of how much, over the past twelve years, I wished that I had met Joseph.Patricia, Cameron and Julie Anne my payers and that of my family are with you today.I hope some day we will meet to express in person my belated heartfelt sorrow.
David Vanner
February 8, 2012
Hi ,my name is David Vanner I went to the 911 memorial and they had a gift shop where bought this bracelet with Joe's name on it I was wondering if any of his family memebers would like to have it. I would mail to you.My e- mail address is [email protected]
Myka Banko
September 11, 2011
Joe,
I am not sure you remember me. I am Maryellen Manniello's niece, and I remember when you and Patti used to babysit me when I would come to visit for the summers when my grandmother and aunts were at work. I remember you making me laugh and chasing me around the house to "tickle torture" me. I was incredibly saddened to hear the news that you had passed on that awful day and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. May you continue to rest in peace and "tickle torture" your way around heaven :) God Bless you always.
Doug Johnson
September 11, 2011
Remembering you today. Loved sharing the baseball trivia and the Yankees and the laughs. May God bless your family.
August 12, 2011
Happy Birthday Joe!!!
-- Butz
Matt Honigford
May 2, 2011
Remembering you today. RIP
Noreen Harrington
September 12, 2010
Remembering Joe on this anniversary. Patty, Julianne, and Cameron-- may God continue to bless you with grace and his comfort. I'm sure that Joe is so proud of the three of you. God bless.
BCM
September 11, 2010
I will always remember Joe coming into Finast supermarket shopping in the mid 1980's with a big smile and always full of fun. I had learned from one of my best friends from HS that Joe had passed since they were neighbors in Riverdale. God Bless
Matt Honigford
September 11, 2010
Remembering you today!
June 14, 2010
It's over eight years, and it only feels like yesterday. I remember where I was when the news broke here at home in Ireland. How we all cried, and cried. You will never be forgotten, by all of your cousins here in Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary. You are always in our prayers and so is Aunty Anne RIP. You should be so very proud of your two beautiful daughters, my cousins Cameron Marie and Julie Anne, and your wife Patti. Two strings might be broken from our family chain but it will never bring us apart.
May the road be always rising to meet you Joe, say hello to Nanny and all up there!
Miss you, Denise, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary,Eire xx
paul cox
September 12, 2009
I lived 2 floors above Joe at 656 W 204th st. growing up... My deepest sympathies go to him and his family. Paul Cox
September 11, 2009
i always miss you.
Matt Honigford
September 11, 2009
May God Bless your family today. Matt Honigford & family
September 11, 2009
God bless Joe, thinking of you today. Louisa, London
Tom Ryan
December 18, 2006
I was a classmate of Joe's back at Good Shepherd in Inwood in the 70s. He was a guy it was impossible not to like and all my memories of him over those years are positive. Reading this guest book it is also clear he grew into a very good man. In the days following 9/11, my family on the east coast called to pass on the tragic news of Joe's death, and the deaths of our other classmates. Masses were said for each of those classmates and their families at Good Shepherd Church here in Beverly Hills. I note in closing that when my mother heard of Joe's death, she cried. Joe and his family remain in the prayers of the Ryan family.
P Tabbernor
November 23, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 7, 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.
Kellett Family
September 17, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patricia and the girls on this fifth anniversary and always. Ar dheis De ar Anam.
John Stonner
September 11, 2006
Thinking of you today, and often. We will never forget. God Bless the Kellett family. We are all survivors.
Bill Carney
October 9, 2004
I was in the Pentagon when the first plane hit... "Oh my God", thinking of my friends up in NY... many of us were lost for no good reason. Three years later, it's still hard to comprehend... One thing I learned from growing up in Inwood.. we never give up and we never forget!
Take care Patty and all!
Bill Carney
A.K.A "Alkie"
Forget-me-nots photographed at Chiniak Bay, Alaska 8-03
Christian Paolino
September 12, 2003
Patty:
You and your girls remain in my prayers always. I never had the luck to meet Joe, but I loved hearing your stories, especially the one where he caught you buying more shoes!
May God bless you and your girls with healing and warmth, and may His perpetual light shine upon Joe.
-
As I tread the verge of Jordan
Bid my anxious fears subside
Death of death and hell's destruction
Land me safe on Canaan's side
Songs of praises, Songs of praises
I will ever sing to Thee
I will ever sing to Thee
Katie Costello
September 11, 2003
Patty,
My thoughts and prayers are always sent to you and the girls when I think of Joe or I pass Riverdale or go into the city or remember days of Inwood. My heart is always sad remembering Joe and realizing he is not with us here anymore. I am always grateful to have known him. I am specially saddened for you and the girls, his mom, his relatives and his closest friends and I pray for your lightened hearts. I hope all is well with all of you. I know Joe is looking over you always and protecting his "girls". Many blessings.
Giffy
September 11, 2003
Joe..........Not a day goes by that we don't stop to take some time to think about you. You must be so proud looking down and seeing your beautiful family. You could not have chosen a better bride. Joe, your beautiful daughters are in the best of care with the incredible mom that they have. They are just the absolute image of you and I love seeing them everyday. You will always be with us through them. We miss you Joe. We will never forget you.
dominic busnelli
September 10, 2003
Dear Patty,
It's been 2 years since Joe passed and I've thought about Joe and your family everyday since.. I wrote you a letter asking for mass cards so I had a pic of Joe.. Recently I was going thru some papers in my apartment and found Joe's business card.. The card and his pic are on my refridgerator so I see him every day.. Joe was like an older brother to a lot of the younger guys on the floor, except he was the brother that would have encouraged you to stay up late or smoke a cigarette..That's a good thing in my eyes.. I'll always cherish the laughs I had w/ Joe as well as the letter you wrote back to me.. Thanks for your time..
Mary Kellett-Beaudette
March 13, 2003
Patricia,
Please accept my heart-felt sympathies.
On September 11, 2001 a man from England called me asking if I was related to Joe Kellett. He lost your phone number and he wanted to know if you were all OK. He remembered visiting you and taking the dogs for a run in the park near the Hudson River. I couldn't help him.
I then saw Joe's picture in the Times. I cried. I lost so many friends and now here was this man that shared the same name as I. The other thing that struck me, was how much Joe looked like my father. I've attached a picture.
My prayers are with you and your girls.
Julieann
October 1, 2002
Patricia...
you have been through so much in your life and it hurts us so to see that you and the kids have had to suffer this loss. joe was a great addition to our small family and he will never be forgotten. we love you so much and julie and cameron. he loved you so much and he left behind two beautiful little girls that we love dearly. may god bring you peace and shine love upon you.
love always
julie and jimmy
Catherine Kellett
September 22, 2002
Please accept our condolences from cavan, ireland. We do not know you but you share our name, please keep it strong. Dia agus Mhuire dhuibh (God and Mary be with you all)
niall mc carthy
September 16, 2002
our toughts and prayers are with mrs kellet and family
may joseph rest in peace
from mc carthy and kellet family ireland
Christine Neuhart
September 15, 2002
I was part of the rolling requiem on September 11, and I helped my school make buttons. Joseph's name was the last one in the pile, and I remember it distinctly. I thought I would come to the website to read his biography, and when I did, it touched me in a way I can't describe. Before I performed in the Rolling Requiem, I thought that September 11 was not really a big deal, but when I felt the energy of the audience at my high school, my opinion changed completely. God Bless all of Joseph's family and I hope that you all live long, properous lives.
David
September 13, 2002
I was randomly given a button with Joe's name as part of a 9/11 ceremony at my place of employment this week. I now carry this button with me, having pinned it to my travel bag for work. I never met Joe, but my heart goes out to his family during your time of need. I can't imagine what the last twelve months has been like for you, but take some solace in the fact that you are in the prayers of millions of people across this great nation every day.
God bless the Kellett family and God Bless America.
John Fox
September 11, 2002
Dear Kellett family,
I grew up playing basketball with Joey, as I knew him then, at Good Shepherd in Inwood. He was always such a 'cool' kid, when I was kind of a geek. But he was always nice to me, always making people laugh. He was a good kid and went on to be a good man. He'll be sorely missed. My deep condolences to the whole family on this sad day.
regards,
John Fox
Dominic Busnelli
September 11, 2002
I had the pleasure of working inches away from Joe for 2 years on the trading floor. Everyday,myself and a bunch of the boys would try to guess the time that Joe would walk onto the floor. It would always be the same;big smile,Yankee windbreaker,Daily News under his left arm.Of all the days that you had to be on time was that terrible day.The boys all love you and miss you everyday.You are gone,but will be in my heart forever. Put those glasses on and watch out for Patty and the girls.Sorry I never got to see you trade.
Tony Dixon
September 11, 2002
Joe
It hasn't gotten any easier even after a year. I know you will look out for Patti and your beautiful girls. When I saw Julie Ann back in May on my last trip home, one look at her, at those eyes so like her Dad's, made me realise there is no way you will ever be gone from us.
While I never got much chance to get a word in with you (who did?) I am sure you knew I loved you. Thanks for being, as Johnny said, 'Just Joe'. Say hi to Howdy & Dominion for us all.
Love forever
Tony (Ice) Dixon
Kenny Fitz
September 10, 2002
Dear Patty, JulieAnne and Cameron,
My Prayers are with you, Joey and your Families at this time of remembrance. God Bless us All.
Giffy
September 10, 2002
Dear Patty,
Your courage, your strength and your love that you display to all truly amazes me. You are a unique individual. I know that Joe is so proud of you now as he ALWAYS was. Each day I watch you and your gentleness with others especially the children. P.J. always tells me that you are his "bestest" babysitter. Julie Anne and Cameron are two very lucky girls to have a mom as special as you. Patty, we are here for you and the girls always and will support you in all ways possible. May God bless you and your family Patty and bring peace and comfort to your lives and know that we love you and are so proud of you.
Bill Vincent
September 8, 2002
Patti: Even though I never met Joe, I can only imagine the difficulty of adjusting to his passing. You and your two children have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since this tragedy.
Patricia Kiziuk
September 5, 2002
Patti,
My heart goes out to you & your daugthers. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and to get to know your whole family.
Joe was so easy going and full of fun. The two of you made quite a pair. I fondly remember the times we were together in a group for various evening outings. Joe will be missed by many.
Keep up your strength. Your personality and faith will help you through.
Angela Scambia
September 3, 2002
Joe, you and your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. Joe, Angela, Joey and Jenna Scambia.
Peggy Donaghue
March 28, 2002
Joe..Two words sum up our relationship "My condolences" This was all you would say to me. Oh wait, plus "Peg, you are not drunk enough to be with Tom, let me buy you a drink". Joe, didn't know you long, but loved ya for caring for me and concerned for me being with Tom!! Rest in peace!!
tom donaghue
March 28, 2002
We go back Joe from the messing around in Good Shepherd to Irish football where Eugene me and you played on the same awesome line together,,to high school where we would rip our school sweaters off off each other,playing on St.Raymonds soccer team to Scratchys boat trips,cocktails..now your picture on my desk its been a long trip together Love ya buddy
Maureen & Tom Downey
March 21, 2002
My heart goes out to Patty and the girls. I knew Joey since he was in Good Shepherd with Trisha. He was always one of my favorite people. If you knew him, you loved him. Patty, I admire your courage and strength at such a sad time. I was at the Mass on March 18th and I'm sure Joe was proud of you.
The Butler's
March 14, 2002
From Joe's Memorial Service
While we can never understand why this tragedy happened - and rather than wonder how men could be so terrible to wreak such destruction, we should be grateful for having known such men as Joe and Tommy and Damien and all the others we lost, and we should be able to draw our understanding of friendship and the goodness of life from such men as these rather than knowing the kind of hatred necessary to cause such senseless evil - that is what is important to remember.
I feel like I spent a lot of time over the years waiting for Joe and I'm sure many others can relate. Well now Joe - you have to wait for us and whether it's a long wait or a short wait I know that when we meet again you will make it seem like you only saw us yesterday and the conversation will pick up right where it left off.
Joe - God Bless - We All Love & Miss You
Myra Kellett
March 11, 2002
May God blees you and your family.
Mona Coyle
March 11, 2002
Today is the 6-month anniversary of 9/11 and I'm more sadder today than I was several months ago....guess it's all kicking in. Joe, I'm heartbroken that you're gone....pls watch over Patty & the girls; especially your Mom. Thanks for your love & friendship.....Mona Coyle
jim and trish donnellan
March 4, 2002
We each knew Joe even before we met eachother. Our dearest memories of him have to be from Long Beach where he was intent on getting the two of us together! We spent many a weekend together there and nothing but fun and laughter comes to mind. Especially when Jimmy and Joe got together. Nobody got a word in. We will also never forget Joe arriving at our wedding after the dinner was served. He immediately insisted that one of us rustle up some grub for him since he exclaimed, "I AM STARVING". He then sat and ate while at least 100 people were dancing around his seat. Only Joe could command this at a wedding. We truly love and miss him and our love and prayers go out to Patty and the girls. They should be proud of how respected Joe was by all.
Giffy
February 12, 2002
Jo-Jo....I never got the chance to tell you how much you meant to me, I think you already knew it. Thanks for all those long chats we had (mostly you talking and me just nodding my head!)about holding your head up and moving forward. I am! You were truly a trustworthy friend, compassionate, loving and loyal. Your love for your wife Patty, your beautiful daughters Julie Anne and Cameron and your mom Anne will always be present. I will never forget all the fun times we had, especially in Long Beach. You are still here with all of us, I think we find strength in each other just thinking about you. I know you're up there sitting at a big dining table eating everything on the menu! Save a spot for us.......we will all be together again one day. P.S. If you got any connections up there, could you send some Yankee tickets our way!
February 11, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN JOSEPH P.KELLETT AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOSEPH GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Michelle Ellias
January 22, 2002
God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.
Paudie Hoctor
January 8, 2002
I met Joey when he lived with PJ Colgan back in 1986/87. I am a cousin of PJ and I have fond memories of a trip to Newark airport with PJ and Joey all those years ago....
I was shocked and saddened by the news of his tragic death and wish to convey my deepest sympathy to the Kellett family.
Paudie Hoctor
Terri Kellett-Doren
January 2, 2002
Deepest sympathy from the Doren family.
Teresa Jahn
December 27, 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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