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Marianne Simone Obituary
Marianne Simone had the comic sense of a Lucille Ball. "If you were in a room with her, you would be laughing," said Teresa Hargrave, her daughter.
Once, Mrs. Simone, 62, a communications specialist at Cantor Fitzgerald, dyed her hair and scrunched it up, and went to work with hair as orange as a carrot. Another time she ordered a tree from a gardening catalog, decided she didn't like it, and insisted on dragging it back to the post office so she could return it.
Then there was the time she was in a Duane Reade store in her $5,000 mink coat and a lipstick got caught in the cuff without her realizing it. She set off the theft alarm, and the guard took a mug shot of her with the lipstick she had supposedly stolen underneath. Mrs. Simone loved to tell people she could not go back to Duane Reade for months after.
She was in many ways still a teenager. Recently, she stayed up till 2 a.m. at her daughter's, playing poker with Mrs. Hargrave's husband, Bradley. "They were laughing and yelling," said Mrs. Hargrave. "She said he was cheating. He said she was cheating." Mrs. Hargrave had to tell the two of them to keep it down, as if they were a couple of kids.
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Tracey P,
September 12, 2011
I have read your tributes both here and on the Cantor site - I do hope your daughter Lisa has found some peace at this time. Her pain is so very clear and I am sure you knew how much she loved you...doesn't every Mother know that deep down? I hope you find some way to show her you are still close by - as I'm sure you are - at the times she needs you most. XXX
Kim Schneider
September 11, 2010
To my loving cousins Teresa, Lisa & Stephen,
I think of you all often. On this day I cry for all of you for the loss of your Mom. I have many happy memories of times spent at your house when we were growning up. Although we don't speak often I love you all very much.
Love,
Kim Simone-Schneider
Marilyn Francisco
September 7, 2010
Teresa, Lisa and Steven: Your mother was my best friend. We shared 18 years as co-workers day in and day out. We shared laughter, classis moments in each other lives. I know all the stories of when you guys were growing up and how much she loved her children and grandchildren. I spoke to her the day before, this conversation I will cherish for life. She was my dear friend, who made me laugh until I cried...I will always love her, and miss her for ever!
lisa
April 22, 2009
I heard about this site and today so many years later i visit it with a hole in my heart. all this time has not begun to mend my broken soul.I read all the beautiful words people speak of you and hope you understood how much you were loved. There is not a day that passes that I do not yearn to speak with you,or to touch you or look into your eyes and tell you how much i love you. You are missed each and every day. It saddens me that my children never had the opportunity to know you .I tell them about you but words could never describe the person you were.they will never know their mother without the underlying saddness that fills her being. so many , in so many ways lost so much from you being taken from this world.I pray that in the future there will be some way for us to connect again . I never had the chance to tell you how much you meant to me.I will love you always
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kristine
June 9, 2007
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
March 11, 2007
In memory....
Ann Marie (Papa) Olson
September 9, 2006
I am Jerry and Cookie Papa's oldest daughter and remember you when I was a little girl....and then you were sitting with me and my mother Cookie at my Grandma Anna's funeral and you managed to make us laugh. I remember you being kind and nice and comical. Every time anyone mentions 9/11 I think of you first and then all the others and then I think of how your children must feel without their mother. My mother has always enjoyed you from when you guys were all young and just married and I can only imagine the sadness and loss I would feel had she been in 9/11. My heart goes out to your children (my cousins) every time I think of this sadness. And when our family visited Uncle Danny and Aunt Lori in NY this April we visited the site and the sadness left a huge emptiness in my heart. I know you are in a better place watching down on everyone but it doesn't make the sadness go away. Rest in Peace.
peri lieb
April 26, 2006
I too came across this wonderful
tribute to Marianne Simone. She
sounded like such a wonderful and loving person. God Bless Her
PJ (CT)
Chelsea Overland
October 1, 2005
It's hard to even grasp the thought that every one of the victims of september elleventh were each individuals just like us.Even harder to grasp is the thought that at any moment any one of our loved ones could be taken away from us.I never knew Marianne Simone but her life reflected through others words is an inspiration to me in itself.I'm a typical 14 yr. old teen and along with being typical includes the regular fights with mom.Reading her childrens words brought me to tears,and it made me realize that our days aren't gaurenteed and it reminds me not to sweat the little things with my own mom. So I thank Marianne Simone for being an inspiration even to the people she never met.I also extend my sympathy to her three children, I can't even imagine the hell you've gone through and are still going through to this day and I'm sorry this had to happen to your mom.I pray that God will be a comfort to y'all throught your life,remember the joy of the Lord is our strenth!It's been a few years but America will never forget September 11.
Virginia
August 14, 2005
Mair, I still cannot believe that you were taken from us so horribly on that day. I miss you so much. After my move to PA, staying at your home was a joy. I looked forward to those time that we'd stay up late, talking, laughing, sharing.
I prayer that you are soaring "On Eagle's Wings" and that some day we will meet again. Oh! how I miss you.
I love you. Your sister, Gini
Delia Carroccetto
September 11, 2004
Hi Darlin!! I just wanted to say to you that you may watch over us and keep us safe. I pray for your children everyday. Lisa, Teresa, and Stephen, take care and know that your mom has touch so many lives. I never met your mom, but she is an inspriration to all of us. We love you and smile for your mom, I am sure to loves to see your wonderful faces. God Bless each and everyone of you and your families. We will soon see her!!!
Michael Simone
August 1, 2004
Aunt Marianne ,
I came to this site not knowing what to expect, but seeing your name
here brought all my childhood memories back to me. I remember all the times at your house in Great Kills. I remember the good old days of our family. May God Bless your soul and may you Rest in Peace.
Michael J.Simone
Kim Forbes Camacho
September 12, 2003
Marianne,
On this second year anniversary of that horrible day in September I still have a hard time dealing with the reality of it all. We worked side by side at Cantor Fitzgerald until 1998 when I met my husband and left the city. I have memories of you telling me what was good for lunch in the cafeteria, if there were any good sales down in the mall, making me laugh with your numerous stories of the crazy situations you would always get yourself into and giving me advice on life in general. Your youthful attitude and grace was infectous and you could always bring the life to a dull party. Marianne, I'm gonna miss you and I'm sure you're busy giving everyone "hell" up there in Heaven!
Your friend,
Kim
September 11, 2003
Rest in peace, dear Lady. May your family find peace in their fond and loving memories of you.
Paul Steiner
August 18, 2003
Dear Teresa, Lisa & Stephen:
Please accept my sincere condolences regarding your Mom. I only found out of your loss recently and was saddened to think of what you've been through. Its been 20+ years, but I remember what a loving mother Marianne was to you guys (not to mention her humor and good Italian cooking!) and how all three of you had a very special relationship with her. I will be thinking of you this anniversary. I hope your families are well.
vicki messing
September 14, 2002
dear lisa and family,
there hasnt been a day that has gone by this past year that i havent thought about you all and how are you doing.
please know you are all in my thoughts last year, this year and always..
love always
vicki
John Simone
September 11, 2002
To Marianne's family:
God bless you and keep you on this, the first anniversary of September 11th. Although I only share the same last name as Marianne, I felt compelled to say that my family and others all over the world will never forget the sacrifices made that day by Marianne and so many others. May peace and happiness find its way back into your hearts.
John Patrick Simone
Amelia Guarneri
September 11, 2002
Words cannot begin to express my sorrow for the loss of Marianne and so many others on that day. My thoughts and prayers will continue to go out to her family and loved ones.
I was fortunate enough to have been acquainted with Marianne for a few breif months when I rented her downstairs apartment. In those short months she made me feel welcome, like family. Her generous nature and thoughtfulness was apparent, especially on the few occasions when she would knock on my door holding a plate overflowing with food that she had just cooked. I think fondly about her smile and infectous laugh when we chatted over coffee in her kitchen discussing life, love, her family and work.
It tears me up inside wondering why the Lord would take such a beautiful person from this earth. Yet my heart seems to put my mind at ease knowing that she loved, knowing that she loved life, worshipped her children, family and friends,; along with the fact that she touched so many lives with a simple smile! I could only hope to live my life through her example.
To Teresa, Lisa and Stephen...May God Bless you always and forever.
REGINA STURNIALO
September 7, 2002
I REMEMBER MY COUSIN MARIANNE SMILING AND LAUGHING, ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE WAS AROUND HER MOTHER AND MY GRANDMOTHER, EMILY. SHE WAS ALWAYS IN A GOOD MOOD, EVEN WHEN I SAW HER EARLY IN THE MORNING COMMUTING TO NY.
I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HANGING OUT AT MARIANNE'S HOUSE WITH TERESA, LISA, AND STEPHEN - GOING IN THEIR POOL, SLEEPING OVER, AND MARIANNE MAKING US GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES! MARIANNE WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT AND HAPPY.
I COULD NOT HELP BUT SMILE AND LAUGH WHEN I TALKED WITH MARIANNE AT FAMILY GATHERINGS OR PICNICS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO TERESA, LISA, AND STEPHEN. I AM SURE YOUR MOM IS GIGGLING IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR GRANDMOTHER AND MY GRANDMOTHER RIGHT NOW.
Your loving Children
August 23, 2002
It has been one year since you were taken from us. One year since we have seen your beautiful face. One year since we were together and laughed with you. For one year we have opened our eyes in the morning and hoped that it was all just a horrific nightmare. We have come to realize that the nightmare is now our everyday lives. There is not five minutes that pass in a day that we do not think of you and what you must have gone through that day. We force ourselves not to think of how you died but how you LIVED. But that is so very difficult to do in this situation. For anyone to be taken from this earth in such a manner is horrible, but for it to happen to a person like you is totally inconceivable. We are so very sorry that this had to happen to you. We feel robbed, robbed of seeing you grow old and to take care of you, like you did us. Mom, please know that we will forever be in your debt for what you did for us. Please know that we love you and appreciate all the sacrifices you made.
Mom, I am so sorry that I wasn’t there to protect you that day. I would gladly have traded places with you and died for you on September 11th, but the truth is…….I die every day now. When my day comes, I hope you are there to welcome me home. We will forever love you Mom.
Teresa, Lisa & Stephen
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace..........forever more.
April 30, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN..MARIANNE SIMONE AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS ST.MARY AND ST.ANNE GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teresa Hargrave
January 22, 2002
Mom, I am lost without you. I can be surrounded with people and still be lonely. I long to talk to you and laugh with you. I am grateful that you spent so much time with me and my family but that makes the hurt and loss so much greater. We were supposed to hang out at your new condo together, decorate it, go to the pool. I cannot believe that this has happen to you and all these beautiful people. I regret that I did not tell you that I would be home from work on 9/11. Maybe you would have played hooky with me. I miss you with all my soul
Kerrie Leavy
January 17, 2002
I am at a loss for words I loved her like my mom , some days we were all that close I really regret not staying thay close i really am sorryu for that love all of you kerrie
Gia Madeo
January 7, 2002
My Downtown Friend,
Marianne and I had worked together many year's ago at Pershing and Company. Through the year's we would meet many times and we talked like it was yesterday. Our live's took us in different direction's, I had gotten divorced and moved to a new location and did not see Marianne for a while. Then we met again in August, I remember we were on the express bus and had the whole bus hysterical we were talking and laughing about men, and how crazy they were! We exchanged phone number's and promised to get together. Maybe someday....Marianne I will alway's remember you, you were truly a gorgeous woman inside and out.
Miss you.
Teresa Jahn
December 11, 2001
Thank you for sharing some stories of Marianne. They made me laugh so she is still touching others lives with laughter. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts cry with you.
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
Ashita Johnson
November 30, 2001
Marianne's Children
Marianne has been my friend and co worker for 15 years. Everytime I traveled to New York we spent time together. I have many fond memories of your mother and am so thankful for our close friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love
Ashita
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