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May 5, 2025
Rest easy dad.
Irene Castello
September 11, 2024
Never forget you Phil. 23 years have passed. Miss you, love Irene
Chuck
September 11, 2021
Never forget. God bless
KIM Kraemer
September 11, 2020
To Philip’s Family & Friends,
I am so heartbroken for your loss. I want to let you know that when I was in New York for my first time to visit I went to the small Museum close to the Ground Zero Site. While there I bought a Memorial Bracelet that has Philips name on it.
I will wear it with Pride and Pray for Philip him as well as for all affected from this Nightmare.
God Bless You All.
KIM Kraemer
Westwego, Louisiana
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September 11, 2017
We will never forget
March 17, 2016
Always in my heart. I never got married. You were the love of my life. XO
S J.. Friscia III
October 26, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Tim Ott
September 26, 2014
I still miss you Eddie, and your infectious attitude. You wouldn't recognize the world anymore if you were here. Peace brother
Frances Schick
September 12, 2011
Hello Philip, Wish I got to know you and your family better. Thinking of you. God Bless you. Diane..your in my thoughts. ~ Cousin Fran
Chuck Bianchino
September 11, 2011
I knew Phil through my father who worked with him. I called and spoke to him briefly after the first plane hit. He indicated he was ok. He was (is) a great guy. I still remember all the funny stories my father would tell about the office. So sorry for the loss.
Jon Schoen
September 11, 2011
Phil, thinking of you on this day. I always remembered you with a smile on your face all the time. You were a very kind and loving person. God Bless you and your family.
September 11, 2011
I still remember Phil and think of him often. We worked together at KBW back in the late 80's. He always managed to make me smile no matter what was going on. He was so fun to be around. I miss you and am so sorry for your family's loss.
September 9, 2011
Still thinking about you Phil.......
Tim Baros
London (formerly New York City)
Mike Vecchione
March 18, 2011
Phil,
Miss you and think of you often.
E. Jimenez
September 14, 2010
I am so sorry that your gone. EJ
Aunt Ann
November 12, 2009
To the best godson in the world. I miss you terribly. I think of you all the time.
GAIL FELZAK
June 14, 2009
DEAR PHILIPS FAMILY, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF YOUR SON. WE WORKED TOGETHER, WENT ON VACATION TOGETHER, TO A FAMILY PARTY'S TOGETHER BUT MOST OF ALL WE WERE FRIENDS. YOUR SON HAS A HABIT OF ENTERING MY DREAMS AT NIGHT TO JUST SAY "HI"! HE WAS THE MAN THAT NAMED MY CAT FOR ME, GOT ME IN CAR SERVICE IN BROOKLYN WHEN I NEEDED IT AND GAVE ME AN EXTRA FIFTY WHEN I NEEDED IT FOR RENT...I COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON EDDIE MONSTER(AS WE CLLD HIM) PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME IF YOU NEED PICS OF HIM CAUSE I HAVE ALOT!!!!I OF CAUSE KEEP CERTAIN ONES TO MY HEART. LOVE GAIL [email protected]
Theresa Marrelli
May 26, 2009
To all of you from N.Babylon I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Philip. I had no idea, an old friend just told me. All I could think about that day was him and I sitting on the stoop of my parents house talking about absolutely silly things. I will miss him, and I miss all of you, I think about you all the time. Children grow and friends grow apart.
I love you all,
Theresa Ortiz-Marrelli
Alex Collazo
October 22, 2008
I just found out; I remember the day you were at my apt watching the Islanders/Rangers playoffseries.You were such a huge fan of the Islanders; We use to break each others chops all the time.I use to call you "no Rap" and you just to call me "loser".More importantly you made me extremely proud to be your friend.It was always a laugh a minute by your side..
Im sure God is happy that you're by his side now
To Vinny and Diane, my deepest regrets..
P Tabbernor
January 20, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 22, 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.
karen garone
March 20, 2006
Dear Oginibene Family,
I just learned on St.Pattys Day '06 from an old friend i ran into that philip had past on 911. I was his brothers girlfriend way back when and i remember philip like it was yesterday, he loved those yankees!! To his mom and dad and 2 sisters and Blaise, i am so sorry for your loss. I will say a pray for you all. He was by far a wonderful young man as i knew him. I hope everyone else in the family is well.
Love,
Karen
Andrew ognibene
March 2, 2004
Uncle woody i miss you and i love you and i really wish you were still hear its hard to think your gonna be gone almost 3 years it stills seems like yesterday we were at my 11th birthday party playing baseball at grandpas house. I feel like a big part of me is missing since you left love and miss you very much... ya favorite nephew Andrew
Joanne provost katsionis
May 13, 2003
To the Ognibebe family I am so sorry about woody as I knew him I have known your family since i am alittle girl and will always love you all mom i miss going to say hi to you at venus,ester roller skating at the fund raiser was a blast My heart and prayers are with you,Jackie and Lisa have the funniest stories about woody i wish i knew him better . I LOVE YOU ALL JOANNE
Michael Iezzi
November 6, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Philip Paul Ognibene.
Father we entrust our brother Philip to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Gerald L. Ognibene
September 13, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Philip Ognibene. We share a last name, and perhaps are a distant relative.
God Bless You.
Mr & Mrs Gerald L Ognibene
Jamie Ognibene Johnson
September 13, 2002
May God Bless all the families and friends of those who died this tragic day.
Shana Ognibene
September 11, 2002
Dear uncle woody
i miss you so much not a day goes by that i dont think of you. Every memory shared with you sticks out in my mind all the time Im going to miss you at the kiddie table its never gong to be the same without you there ,but i know you will be wathing from above. I am so glad to have had you in my life. IM so glad that i had the chance to share memmories with you and to have been able to grow up with you around and had been able to have you to look up to because you were such a good hearted person who i will miss very much and who i will call my uncle woody slways...
<3love you always<3
ShAnA
When somebody dies,a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell god to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. people dissapear but never really go away. the spirits up there put the sun to bed,wake the grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime when there soposed to be sleeping. they paint the rainbows and the sunsets and make waves splash and tug the tide. they toss shooting stars and listin to wishes. and when they sing wind songs,they wisper to us....
"Dont miss me too much.The view is nice and im doing just fine."
debbie (serviss) bartels
September 11, 2002
philip, i remember like it was yesterday running through the hall of north babylon high trying to beat the bell before classes started. even though i didnt know you personally you were a very nice person. have a wonderful walk with jesus.
Lisa Toia
September 9, 2002
Although it has been many, many years, we in the Toia family, who grew up 3 houses away, have not forgotten you and your family. God bless you and we know you are the guardian angel to all who love you.
Edwin Bittner
September 9, 2002
"EVERY GOOD!" he shouted over the music, then put the lollipop back into his grin. i called him eddie.
what a guy we've lost!
miss ya eddie
arlene castellano
September 6, 2002
woody, I can not express my joy when the kids would come home after a w/e with the family , ohhhhh the stories they would tell you were always the center of the fun,from you wanting to get moved to the adult table on thanksgiving to ,lossing andrew in the mall and afriad to call to ask for help ,going to the wrong entrance at the bronx zoo ,( like SHANA SAYS MAYBE EVERYONE ELSE WAS AT THE WRONG ENTRANCE)shopping with shana being her sponser for her conformation you were more nervous than her.(thank you for that) Being the best GODFATHER ANDREW could ever have gotten. Woody I pray everyday for the family to some how heal.MY prays are very deep for all I hope you watch over all of them in my heart I know you do. I will never let the kids forget more important I know they DONT want to they speek of you all the time andrew is just like you with the sports except he still likes the indians (im trying ) shana loves the yanks thank you for being so good to them you dont know how much you meant to them and still do GOD Bless you and all the angels who joined you that day heaven must be so special to have you all there till we meet again,
(still trying to get the kids to eat the deviled eggs still one of my favorites too maybe someday)
SOAR ABOVE THE CLOUDS
LOVE
ARLENE SHANA ANDREW
Diane Ognibene
May 13, 2002
Dear Philip, I still can hear your voice telling me that you will "definitely" be at our house whenever we had a family party.We made each other laugh, and I will never forget your smile, your laugh, or your generous heart. Till we meet again, With all my Love, Your Stepmom, Diane
Angie Campbell
May 8, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. May you rest in peace forever more.
Vincent A Ognibene
April 24, 2002
Dear Philip,
I miss you more with each passing day... Love Dad
Michael Iezzi
April 19, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Philip to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Alex Singh
March 20, 2002
Dear Eddie,
I miss how you made me laugh over so many 'after gym dinners' at that awful diner on 78th and 1st. You are terribly missed, my friend.
"How 'bout them Yanks"
March 18, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS GENTLEMAN...PHILIP PAUL OGNIBENE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS ..ST.PHILIP ..ST.PAUL GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Jeff James
March 13, 2002
I met Eddie five years ago when I moved to New York City. He taught me how to live life, take chances and to enjoy every experience. He made living in NYC easy. Even though my heart breaks everytime I think about the loss of my friend, I will always have the memories. To know Eddie is to love him.
Jerry Rosco
February 22, 2002
Phil, or "Woody," or "Eddie" as we on his softball team in the summer of 2001 knew him, was such a joy to know. Anyone who plays softball knows it is never just about softball. He wanted to join our league for years and finally found the time, and had one great season with us, mostly at first base, sometimes in the outfield, or as the lefty pitching partner to me. And he was the strong lefty hitter we lacked before and lack again now. But he was so funny and good hearted that to think of him is not to be sad but to smile. The last time we were all together was at a softball tournament in Montreal over Labor Day weekend, which ended with a nighttime party on the roof of a hotel, fireworks in the background, and Eddie laughing as he held court. He loved that summer with the team.
Ralph Serpe
February 11, 2002
Phil was a great friend. We both attended North Babylon High School on Long Island and graduated in 1980. He was kind, thoughtful, and caring... well beyond his years.
Missed, but not forgotten.
Tim Baros
January 23, 2002
Phil was a special friend and he is missed everyday.
Teresa Jahn
December 17, 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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