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Stuart Louis Obituary
It was hot in Chinatown in the summer, so in 1955 Stuart Louis's mother bought a bungalow in Bradley Beach, N.J. Friday-night memories are salt-tinged for the Louis children, who rolled the car windows down as they sped along an hour's worth of highway toward the sea.
Other families from Chinatown followed, and soon there was a community where the grandmothers played mah-jongg all afternoon and the children grew up running along the sand together. Stuart Louis befriended a boy named Bobby Louie (their last names are written the same way in Chinese, and both mean thunder.) They were inseparable, said Mr. Louis's sister, Sylven Beck. He married Bobby's sister, Sharon, and Bobby was his best man.
Mr. Louis rose to become managing director at Sandler O'Neill, on the 104th floor of 2 World Trade Center. He and Sharon had two children, Kara and Evan. Mr. Louis, 43, would get home to East Brunswick, N.J., in time to attend parent-teacher conferences and to help Kara and Evan with their homework. "He made it fun," his wife said.
"He was more of a family man than most people," Gordon Russo, a former colleague, recalled. And family included the Yankees. When there was a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes for his team, he slipped out of the office and stood on the sidewalk cheering, pennant in hand.
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G Fagerland
February 2, 2015
A random picture, a random name. RIP. Also thank you to the people who made the wtc-memorial. May we never forget!
S J. Friscia III
May 20, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
January 19, 2013
I didn't know you personally but rip
Nikki Rodriguez
September 12, 2011
Hi my name is Nikki Rodriguez and I'm 16 years old. Even though I did not know Stuart I wanted to pay tribute to him. I researched his name because in honor of the people who died on 9/11 my school gave every student a card with some ones name who died in the World Trade Center and Stuart's name was on my card. My prayers go out to his family, may God Bless you all.
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Dean McCaskill
September 11, 2011
Very few days go by that I don't think about Stu and a beautiful life cut tragically short. Doy - we miss you.
D S
September 10, 2011
Mr.Louis. I saw your beautiful family today. You'd be so proud, A College Grad and one starting college. You will not be forgotten.
P Tabbernor
December 12, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 2, 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.
Tacy
September 11, 2003
I didnt know you but my kids knew Evan from sschool. They attended the same school in 2001. I recently was at the school and saw the bench honoring your bravery .. it is a tragedy. I dont know how your family goes on ... knowing that you rest in Heaven is reasssuring... my heart truly goes out to Evan who is in the dsame grade as my son, and Kara.
Lisa Schmoke
September 12, 2002
May you rest in peace.
Jane Gerula
September 10, 2002
Your name while on Earth meant "Thunder." Your soul is now up above, nearer to where thunder originates, and with the Creator. May you live in Peace, and may the Creator's blessings shine on your family and loved ones still here on Earth.
Victoria Bellodas
June 24, 2002
God bless this family in the wake of such a tragedy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie Campbell
May 4, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
February 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN STUART SEID LOUIS 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 GOD AND ALL HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Stuart Louis
lorraine lum
December 31, 2001
This is a tribute to my brother written by his co-worker at Sandler O'Neill. It appeared in the Sun-Sentinel and another version in Newsday. I will also try and attach a photo but may not be successful.
thanks,
Lorraine Lum
Stuart Seid Louis
Professional Loyal to Colleagues, Family
Nov. 20, 2001
Stuart Seid Louis was the consummate
professional. A successful investment banker
and impeccable dresser, he always made time
in his work day for lunch with his father.
Louis rose through the ranks to become a
managing director at Sandler O'Neill &
Partners, where he had worked for more than
a decade.
"One of Stuart's hallmarks at work was his
professionalism. He was a complete
professional in every way, not only extremely
bright and competent, but a wonderful team
player and someone everyone liked," said Joe
Longino, a colleague and principal at Sandler
O'Neill.
Louis had a sense of style and believed that
dressing well was important in the New York
corporate world.
But beneath the custom suits, it was his
kindness and respect toward others that
colleagues remember.
"He was not the kind of person who ever let his
temper get out of control, or who would
embarrass someone else in the course of
working with them. His notion of
professionalism included treating people with
respect," Longino said.
Louis, 43, was Chinese-American and grew up
in New York City. He lived in East Brunswick,
N.J., with his wife, Sharon and their two
children, Kara and Evan.
At least once a week, he took time to meet his
father for lunch in the city.
Among his family, his nickname was "doy," a
Chinese term of affection that means son or
boy.
Longino met Louis in 1987, when both worked
at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York,
where Louis was a financial analyst.
Louis joined Sandler O'Neill two years later.
He rose to the senior position of managing
director, and co-headed the balance sheet
management group.
An avid Yankee fan, he had recently taken up
golf.
"He had a dry, understated sense of humor,"
Longino said. "He very often had a twinkle in
his eye."
-- Kathleen Kernicky (The Sun-Sentinel)
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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