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Some people live life out loud. Christopher Mozzillo lived life out louder.
How to Stop Your Mom and Sister From Fighting at the Dinner Table: Take a fork, pretend to ram it in your forehead and shout, "You're driving me nuts!" Or bang your head against the wall, whimpering, "Help me, help me!"
How to Get Your Girlfriend out of the Ocean for Lunch: Roll her, soaking wet, up the sand, laughing as you yell, "Chicken cutlet here!" (Escort her to the showers, please.)
Cook only masterpieces. Ski only black diamond trails. Drink till someone else passes out first. Be president of your fraternity at St. John's, a king of the bar scene at the Jersey Shore, the best at trivia because you have a photographic memory.
Take the firefighter's exam at 18 and wait impatiently all those years, working as an environmental scientist, until you are called — finally! — at 25. Be so upbeat that, at 27, you think you know what the future holds: husband, father, upstate homeowner, lieutenant, captain, chief.
Love being in the fraternity known as Engine Company 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy so much that you come home to Staten Island boasting, "Today the captain let me hold the knob of the hose!"
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Today I climbed 2071 stairs to honor you and your sacrifice. Rest in peace sir
September 11, 2024
Brenna Knop
September 2, 2023
Brenna Knop
September 2, 2023
Brenna Knop
September 2, 2023
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Brenna Knop
September 2, 2023
Christopher I ran a 5k in your honor today (tunnels to towers) I just wanted to thank you for courageously saving people on that awful day. I´m sorry to your family and friends bc they now have to live their lives without you.
Keira Yarosz
December 16, 2022
Love u!
Mari Rao
September 12, 2021
Thank you, Sir, for your service. Your amazing niece, Keira, will carry on for you! Rest in Peace and Rest with our Love and Admiration! Sincerely, Mari, Commemoration 911 - Wisconsin
September 26, 2020
I love you uncle chris!!!!!
keira yarosz
September 26, 2020
He is my uncle if i met him i would probaely love him
keira christine yarosz
November 7, 2019
dear uncle chris I really miss you sooooooooooo much you help me get better at soccer on the soccer feild you will always be in my heart i hope you have a fun time in the coloer meusam i hope you have a happy family up there in heaven please sleep with me tonight you are the best uncle a girl can have love Keira.
Alex
October 3, 2019
Thanks for your service with the FDNY.
September 19, 2019
We know you were with Siena at the podium, standing behind her, giving her your amazing courage. She is honored to have inherited all of your best assets. We love you and miss you so much every single day. Please continue to watch over us, and keep us safe...and give Buster a great big hug from all of us!
Michael Abruzzo
September 12, 2019
Thinking of you !! And will never forget your words If I die a firefighter Ill die happy .. Ski season is upon us .. ..rest easy friend
John Mozzillo
September 11, 2019
Christopher sounds like a man of character who I would have liked to have met. Rest In Peace and May God Bless your family.
Erin Searcy
September 10, 2019
Still have not forgotten. ❤
Erin
September 11, 2016
Still remembered. ❤
Stacey Moore
September 21, 2015
Dear Pam,
Thank you for responding to the message about Chris and your willingness to help him with his project. I truly can't imagine what your family went through that day. Ben wasn't born yet, but I watched in horror on TV in my classroom. Ben found a documentary on YouTube and we watched that prior to his project. What is the best way for us to contact you about your brother? Would you rather Ben email you or talk to you on the phone? I would be happy to give you my number or he can call you. We are in Georgia. I am sure Ben will be very excited to hear from his chosen hero's family, as am I. You are the first family member of any September 11 victim we have had direct contact with. My heart goes out to you. The email I received from you went through Legacy. Feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]. I'll send you my phone number then, too. Again, thank you.
Stacey Moore
September 19, 2015
My 7th grade son had to do a report on victim of the 9/11 tragedy. I just thought you would like to know that he chose your loved one to honor. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. America will never forget....
S J. Friscia III
April 22, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
September 11, 2014
You are truly missed my friend. Thank you. You will never be forgotten.
MA 282.148
September 11, 2014
Rest in Peace Chris.
Nello Fede
January 25, 2014
I can still see him now. Fun times. His unmistakable smile.
Craig Ellefsen
September 18, 2013
Forever in our hearts.
October 24, 2012
On September 11 this year, I did the Denver 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb. It was an honor and a privilege to have you climb with me. Thank you for your dedication and courage. I honor you. Capt. Walt Adams, Southeast Weld Fire, Colorado
Madeleine Linebarger
October 24, 2012
I still wear the shirt with your name on it, purchased from Engine 55 shortly after 9/11. Recently we returned to NY to view the 9/11 memorial. I immediately went to the area for Engine 55. Even though we had never meet & I do not know your family I want them to know that you are not forgotten even by complete strangers! I think of you often & read little bits of what you were like. Very loved & very missed. With pride I will continue to wear your name.
Pamela Yarosz
September 11, 2012
Today Siena said, "Uncle Chris isn't lost. He just wanted to fly a little".
We all knew you had your eyes on "Higher Ground".
Love you & miss you, big brother
Erin Searcy
September 11, 2012
I too wear a bracelet with your name in remembrance of you and that day now 11 years ago. Every year I stop by this page to read the messages of those who knew you and to say to them and to you, you and what you did that day will never be forgotten, ever!
Kirk Balderes
September 11, 2012
Miss you pal. Thanks for being a great friend and hero. Somehow, I think we knew you were a hero before 9/11. We were just too chicken to say it.
Rebecca Pizzo
September 11, 2012
I will Always Remember 9-11, every American suffers loss in some way from this act of Terror on US. God Bless America!
Ovi Gonzalez
September 10, 2012
Thinking of you tonight watching heroes of 9-11 and indeed you are one, you are missed by everyone, I remember you always use to say you wanted to be to things in life one was a jet pilot and I can remember still like it was yesterday the posters you use to have of them, and the other was a Fireman. Always in our hearts
Karen Reif
September 10, 2012
I am Karen Reif and I live in NM.Orig from LI, NY..I wear a bracelet every year that has your name on it in your memory, that I purchased as a donation after 9/11.. Although we did not know each other, I hold you in my heart!! RIP and say hi to my brother :)
Michael Abruzzo
September 10, 2012
Thinking of you my friend .. It seems harder as the years go on .. You are not forgotten always ...
Steve Carl
January 4, 2012
What's up Chris... When I am at work and I see the tribute to the 343 members... I always make sure I see your picture, and say hello... You will never be forgotten!
Cristina Haynes
September 11, 2011
I was proud to wear your name today and the names of the others that were lost from Engine 55 when I participated in a memorial stair climb in Austin, Texas this morning. It was a moving experience and I am glad I could be a part of it and represent your company. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Paula Mozilo Acosta
September 11, 2011
I've wondered for ten years if we were related. Thoughts of you today and prayers for your family.
September 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
Sam Mozzillo
September 11, 2011
Thinking of You Today as I do Every September, We had Our Convention Yesterday... It was good Being Around Firefighting Brothers, Will Always Miss you,
Rebecca Pizzo
September 11, 2011
Christopher... Just sitting remembering September 11th and although we did not know one another... you are always the one I think about on this day. God bless your family.
Nella Liuzzi
September 10, 2011
When he shall die
Take him and cut him out in little stars
And he will make the face of heav'n so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
~William Shakespeare
May memories of Chris always bring you love, solace and peace. Im thinking of you Pam.
Dawn Lobaito
September 10, 2011
Chris,
I find it so hard to believe that it will be 10 years tomorrow that this tragedy has happened. I have been so blessed to become such a close part of your family's lives & to spend so much quality time with your beautiful nieces. They are both so amazing & bring so much happiness to everyone. I wish you were here to see them at our wedding as our flower girls, although I know you were looking down from above. Can you beleive "the lil one" is married? You always told me to stay away from those "juice head guidos"..and I listened!!! You always had the best sense of humor. Please continue to give your family the strength they need during these hard times. You are a true hero and truly missed.
Until we meet again...
"Lil One"
Erin Searcy
September 10, 2011
Ten years ago I bought a bracelet that has your name on it. I still wear it. When I look at it I think of you and how brave you were. I think of your family and friends and how they must miss you every day. In this information age I've been able to go online and learn about who you were and the very full life you lived. You weren't much older than I was 10 years ago. I think of how much my life has changed since then and I am sad that you should have had so much more life ahead of you.
I promise to always keep you and your loved ones in my thoughts not just this day or this year, but for the rest of my life.
Thank you.
Michael Abruzzo
September 24, 2010
As another ski season aproaches I always remember the day you and i hanging out in the ski shop planning the big trip up north setting the date mapping out first Maine then back to VT 12 days was awesome The morning i picked you up i couldnt get out of Staten Island fast enough and here you come big bag skiis snow blades and playstation .. Music enough for the 9 hour drive Maine .We had great conversations admiring the scenery and just laughing about stupid stuff .. Stoping off in Conn for some eats as you called it and finding our mascot for the trip Kenny The Carrot ( a dog toy in the parking lot ) put him ontop of my jeep in the ski rack and away we went ...But most of all one night sitting in the bar in the hotel putting a few back .. But you said one thing that makes it easy for me to know you are where you want to be .. as we taosted the FD I wished you luck getting hired and you siad Mike if i die a firefighter i will die HAPPY.. That i will never forget . You are missed ..And I will see you on the Mountain ...
Chris consoles me when he goes to Kindergarten
Pam Yarosz
September 10, 2010
I read your book to Capri tonight at bedtime. She said, "I miss my Uncle Chris" because she saw me crying. Then, when I asked her what she wanted to say to you, she said, "Welcome home". I know you're her angel, but we just miss you so damn much. Nine years feels like nine days-it never gets any easier. Love & miss you SO much, big brother.
Claire Gaeta
September 8, 2010
We again come to the date, the tears, the heartbreak. Mostly, we come with thanks for the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms, and for the many lives that were saved that day.
That is what Christopher was about, selfless and caring.
From my family to yours, thoughts prayers and love surround all of you.
Arron Kluck
August 24, 2010
Chris,
As 9-11 approaches again, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I still wear a dog tag with your name on it. Had a fire, 2 extrications, 1 Heli med-evac, and 3 PNB's since I last posted. Rest well Brother...I got your back!!!
Arron Kluck
July 30, 2010
I now and will forever wear memorial dog tags bearing Christopher's name. I am also a firefighter and he will ride with me on all responses as long as I serve. RIP Chris, brother.
Jeff Bellinghausen
September 12, 2009
I was honored to carry a photo of Chris today on a WTC memorial stair climb in Seattle. I was proud to remember you in this small way. Peace
Jeremy Burg
September 11, 2009
Chris,
Its been 8 yrs since you were taken from us and it was way too early. You were doing what you were meant to do, and that was saving lives in the middle of the sh*t. I miss ya everyday and think about how you impacted my life.
I always think about the time you had me come over to kill the keg and days later tell me it was from my own backyard.
You are a true friend.
Burg.
September 11, 2009
Chris,
It's now 8 yrs since you were taken from us, and everyday it hurts. I know that up till then we really didn't speak as much anymore but I want you to know you made a huge impact in my life and I thank you.
Elizabeth Mozzillo
September 11, 2009
Remembering you today Christopher.
Doug Abraham
May 8, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Our beautiful moon.
Rebecca Pizzo
September 14, 2008
The date passes every year and our thoughts go out to those who had lost a loved one on that horrible day. God bless the children, mothers, fathers, wives, grandparents, aunts, uncles, & friends!
September 12, 2008
Remembered. Thank you for your courage and your service. We will NEVER forget!
patricia mozzillo
September 11, 2008
Dear Christopher,
It doesn't become any less unimaginable that you are not here with us, honey, in body, but yet you are, in spirit, every day. the years go by but missing you never ends.
lots of love,
your cousin, patricia
pb
September 11, 2008
You are greatly missed!!!
Doug Abraham
May 8, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
SAMUEL MOZZILLO
September 15, 2007
JUST WANTED TO DROP A QUICK NOTE OF REMEMBERANCE FOR ALL BROTHER FIREFIGHTERS.
Doug Abraham
May 8, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
May 8, 2007
Happy Birthday!!! I'm Always thinking of you and your family!!! Thanks for watching over all of us...
Craig Ellefsen
April 13, 2007
What's up Chris,
It's been a long time since I wrote to you.
Alot have been going on. I am going have a baby. I started a new job.
It's going to be hard not seeing you.
We are having a golf out and dinner next month.
We all will be drinking and remembering all the good times we had and will never forget them.
You will always be in my heart.
Craig
P Tabbernor
January 10, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 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.
Rebecca Pizzo
September 12, 2006
Lets never forget so this never happens again.
Ginger Bridges
September 12, 2006
Dear Chris, Thinking about you all the time!!! Remember and miss all your crazy antics when you, Jack and I worked for TAM! Those were the days!!!! I still remember all the parties we had to cater together and you and Jack doing whip-its behind the screens!!! Miss you alot! God speed!
Love, Ginger
Aunt Di
September 12, 2006
I can't find the words to express
how much of a void there is in the world since you aren't here. I know
that you are watching over your family and friends. It's been a long five years and not a day goes by without the wish that you were here with your family. Love you miss you.
David Dahl
September 11, 2006
Just going thru all the pictures and clicked on Christophers book...
Amazingly enough he was with the 55th...I went to the 55th fire academy in Orange County for the Laguna Beach Fire Department and my b-day is 5-5-55. God Bless all the Fire Department victims and all the victims of 9-11. They certainly are ALL up in that big firehouse in Heaven.
DON'T EVER FORGET WHAT HAPPENED ON 9-11. May all rest in Peace.
September 11, 2006
We're thinking of you.
September 10, 2006
Another year and your memories is still strong with your friends and your family. They love and miss you - but you know that.
Kathleen Smith
September 10, 2006
Mozzillo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family on the eve of the 5th year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Cassella's Deli here in Scottsdale was selling Memorial Identification Tags of Fallen Firefighters from 9/11. I received your son's/brother's I.D. Tag. I have read all about Christopher and what an amazing young man. Be very proud of him. I never knew him but wish the world was full of more men with the depth of his dynamic nature and true caring heart.
I wish that painful day could be taken away for so many innocent people and families such as yourselves.
As an active flight attendant on 9/11 for United Airlines those attacks resonate very deep & painful. I just wanted to express my sincere sorrow for your loss and will wear your son's/brother's ID tag very proudly.
God Bless & Never forget,
September 9, 2006
Hey there. Can't believe it's five years. The love for you and the loss everyone feels is just like yesterday. You are all around, and always will be.
May 8, 2006
Just thinking of you today & always..Happy Birthday.....Sorry I haven't been writing to you....Miss you.....
Diane Hynes
May 8, 2006
Thinking of you today and always.
Love,
Aunt Di
May 8, 2005
Happy Birthday!!!!
December 25, 2004
MERRY XMAS!!!
Dawn
September 14, 2004
Can't beleive it has been 3 years already. Just want to say "lil one" has not or will never forget you. Passed by the old shore house on 12th avenue this summer and I closed my eyes for a moment and saw everyone sitting on the porch drinking. Those memories will stick with me forever. Miss Ya Chris!!
September 11, 2004
JUST THINKING OF YOU!!!!
September 10, 2004
Happy Anniversary in Heaven. I keep hearing the stories about how you are keeping watch on your friends. They know it...and they love it. God Bless, as always.
May 8, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! CHRIS..............
May 1, 2004
Hey! Just want to say that I am thinking of you...........
Diane
January 3, 2004
Another year passes, but the memory and heartache remain. I will never forget your laughing eyes and mischevious grin. You are thought about and missed every moment of everyday. Time has not healed the pain your not being here has caused.
Til' we meet again-
Love always,
Aunt Di
michele pepio-rautenstrauch
December 1, 2003
The one thing I remember the most, of all the horrible memories I have of 9/11, is turning to my husband, and saying, " I hope no one I knew was in there ". And after the names were released, the name that hurt the most to see there, was yours. I have many memories of you, and all of them, are wonderful. You were my friend, even when no one else wanted to be, and for that, you will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for your heroism on that day, for running in, when every one else was running out...No one, will ever be braver in my mind than you.
Mai Nguyen
September 11, 2003
I never knew you that well, but Ms. Mozzillo sure talks about you a lot. She always has a picture of you up in her room. She gave me a picture of you on a bookmark and I hung it up in my room. Please watch over your family and friends because they love you very much.
Anthony Chen
September 11, 2003
Today is the second year anniversary after 9/11. Everyday of every 9/11 I'll always remember the brave people who tried their best to protect us; the Americans. Today is the chinese moon festival and I'm not that happy to celebrate it while today is the exact day three years ago where many men have died. All the men shall be remembered and especially Christopher Mozzillo, my former english teacher's brother, Ms Mozzillo. My memories will always follow me even though I'm in high school. May you rest in peace Christopher Mozzillo.
Sincerely,
Anthony Chen
Stephanie
September 11, 2003
Chris,
Well there is not much i knew about you only what your sister and my former homeroom/English teacher has told me. She loved you very much and always had your picture in our class room. When it came to something she took very seriously it was firedrills. One time when my class got out of hand she became very upset with us. When we returned to our class room she explained to us how she felt and said that because of you saving and taking lives of other people into your hands she took our lives into her hands and felt that we were completely her responsibility. I remember her face that day as the thought of you brought tears not only to her eyes but to mine and a few other students in the class. You were a very repsected man and i look up to you for that. Even though i didnt know you very well your in my heart and my heart goes out to your family and friends on this second anniversery of September 11th...
I thank you and Ms.Mozzillo for all the insperation
Sincerley,
Stephani e Herman
September 11, 2003
HEY!!!! I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE U LAST HEARD FROM ME.........WELL, NOW IT IS 2 YEARS AND IT STILL IS HARD TO SWALLOW ALL OF IT. WE ALL MISS U!!!!!THANK U FOR BEING OUR ANGEL...........
Sal Vulcano
August 5, 2003
Hello Chris!
I just wanted to say hello and congratulate you on your sister's wedding. It was a great night. Pam looked beautiful, Joe gave a great speech, and all your family and friends were there along with your new family.
It was a very memorable and joyous occasion, although I'm sure you were looking over it all as well. It was wonderful to see how happy everyone was for Pam and Steve.
You were missed by everyone, but we all felt your presence.
Thinking of you.
Sal
May 31, 2003
I don't know about what they say about it getting easier, but time does go by. And as time goes by, Chris, you are missed. Things you should be part of, a big part of, come and go. And while you do make your presence known, it still hurts. Hope you are looking out for us as much as we are looking for you. Much love.....
Kathy Riddick
May 27, 2003
I did not know Chris, but I really
feel like I knew him, because I did
a posthumous portrait of him for his
family. The Mozzillo family sent me
photos of Chris, plus eulogies from
his memorial service. I am grateful
that I was able to paint Chris's
portrait, and have some part in doing something for the Mozzillo
family.
Suzanne Gray-Auletta
May 20, 2003
I did not know you Chris, but by reading your tributes and knowing your sister,I missed out on knowing and hanging out with a great guy!Pam and I talk about you and my brother all the time, I am so grateful to have her to speak to because we are the only ones that can know that we're not crazy and you guys are up there and sending us your signals.(a firetruck is beeping and sirens going as I type right now!You tell me thats coincidence)Tell my brother I said hi and we'll try and have the strength and courage you guys had that fateful day to carry on.Until we all meet again in that beautiful place you are,I am forever grateful as every one else should be.NEVER FORGET!!!
May 8, 2003
HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY !!!!! TODAY YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ARE DEDICATING YOU BY NAMING YOUR STREET AFTER YOU. I KNOW YOU WOULD LIKE THAT. WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU ARE OUR HERO. I WISH I GOT THE CHANCE TO SAY "THANK YOU". I MISS ALL THE LAUGHS WHEN WE WERE YOUNG. THAT IS HOW I REMEMBER YOU--ALWAYS LAUGHING AND JOKING................
April 12, 2003
Hi!!
January 16, 2003
Just wanted to say....HI!!!
Cheri Freytag
December 12, 2002
Hello, you never knew me but I am wearing your name on my wrist and vow to never take it off!! I sure would have liked to know you while you were still with us, you sound like a really wonderful and funny person. I am a Paramedic here in Michigan and am researching your life more and more because people ask me about you every day and I love telling them about the hero I wear so proudly!! My prayers are with your family!!
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