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Glenn Pangilinan
September 14, 2021
Hey Al, it has been 20 years since we lost you. I wish we had another Killington style ski trip, only in the Rockies together! I think about that trip often and each time, it brings a smile to my face and fires me up for skiing. This past March, our youngest moved to Denver. I did my first ski trip in 20 years and memories of you and I exploring the mountain went through my mind. I taught my Son how to Snowboard on this trip. I wish you were here to ski with me. You are loved and missed by all of us!
Alex lai
October 27, 2019
In memory of 9/11 victim Carl. My heart goes out to him....
S.J. Friscia III
May 17, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
Kathy
September 9, 2016
We Will Never Forget!
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Matt Pacquing
July 29, 2013
Al..Long time, bro. Since my last entry Ivy and I had another child. Her name is Maya and she's 3 now, but you know that by now. I'm sure you've been popping in and checking out what's been going on. Anyway, your spirit is still alive. The kids will occasionally ask about you because I've told them so much. Never forgotten. Just cracked a ML for you.
Anthony Valenti
September 11, 2011
It's been 10 years my friend. 10 years of not being able to speak with you. 10 years of not hearing you calming voice telling me everything will be OK. 10 years of not seeing your ever bright smile, lighting up a room. 10 years of not hearing your laugh, that contagious, hearty, pee your pants laugh, a laugh that resounded and made everyone smile. 10 years of not playing hockey on a putting green. 10 years of not drinking in dinky bars meeting movie stars. 10 years of not hanging in the city walking everywhere without anywhere to go. 10 years of not playing pool on a Thursday night or bowling at 2 am just because. 10 years of not aiming for the golf ball cart collector at the driving range. 10 years of no two round days or Hominy Hill at midnight. 10 years of no poker rooms at the Trump Hotel or Craps at Caesars Palace in AC. 10 years of not going to Myrtle Beach. Bethpage Black was not the same without you. I always wonder why. Why I did not accept the interview with your firm. Why you couldn't be smoking a cigarette at that time. Why your Vegas trip wasn't one day longer. Why was it you, a man everyone thought to be the best man we knew. I know I have never been the same since the day you were taken from us. I know it is selfish to think this way but there is so much I miss, so much I wish you were here to see, so much I wish we were still doing together. Al, you are still so loved and so missed by all. No one will ever forget your vibrant personality and zest for life. May you rest in peace. Till we meet again. Love Ant
David Peralta
September 11, 2011
May you be with the LORD. God Bless your family.
Eileen McClure
September 10, 2011
I made a block remembering Carl for a 9-11 Memorial Quilt in 2003, and was deeply moved by the experience. I have often thought of him, and have wondered how his family and friends are. I never knew him, I live in Southern California, but his smile and the feeling I got from looking at his photograph moved me. I send you my love on this anniversary.
September 2, 2011
RIP MY FRIEND
Tony Valenti
September 11, 2010
9 years Al...It doesn't get any easier. Love and miss you. Ant
September 11, 2009
Another year without you Carlo.
Always in our thoughts
Doh
Tony Valenti
August 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Al. We miss and love you.
Love Anthony and Mary
Doug Abraham
August 9, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Matt Pacquing
August 11, 2008
Happy Birthday, Al. I'm sure you were with us having shots @ OP for your bday this past Saturday night. Cheers,
-Matt
Anthony Valenti
August 9, 2008
Happy Birthday my friend. I wish you were here to celebrate with.
Love Anthony and Mary
September 11, 2007
6 years, Al.. Still seems like it just happened. We all miss you. Here's a picture of your street. It's official now.
Anthony Valenti
September 11, 2007
My Friend,
It is 6 years and I still cannot believe you are gone nor has the pain of losing you subsided. I cry and pray for you, your family and your friends. The memories of you are still so vibrant.
You touched and enriched so many lives with your warmth, your compassion, your wit and your smile. You are truly missed by all.
Come visit me in Florida.
Your Friend,
Ant
Matt Pacquing
August 10, 2007
Happy Birthday, Al!! Here's a picture of my daughter who's 14 months now.
Doug Abraham
August 9, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Anthony Valenti
August 9, 2007
Happy Birthday Al.
Almost 6 years now and the memories are still fresh and the loss is still great. Hit em long and straight. Then keep you poker face on for the Hold'em tourney.
Your friend,
Anthony
(Ant)
P Tabbernor
January 29, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 29, 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.
Just kickin' it.
Matt Pacquing
September 11, 2006
Al, we all miss you. I wish you were able to meet my daughter, Kayla and wife, Ivy. You were great to all of us and would have been a great uncle. Check in on us from time to time. I'm crackin' a ML for you.. Cheers.
Ur Cousin,
Anthony Valenti
August 9, 2006
Al,
Happy Birthday in heaven my friend. I am sure you are playing 36 then hitting the 19th hole. I cannot believe it is going to be 5 years that you were taken from us. I still think about you and our friendship often. You are sorely missed by everyone.
I will write again my friend.
Michelle Peralta-Mekos
September 11, 2003
Rest in peace dear Al. All your loved ones will miss you dearly.
harry orr
March 19, 2003
hey man i know you son andrew. he is one of my best friends. i am so so so so so sorry
cathy flammer
September 12, 2002
Dear Family of Carl A. Peralta:
I visited All Saints Church in Pasadena, California, on 9/11/02 for a vigil and was given a wristband with Carl's name. I offer my deepest condolences to Carl's family and friends. I am glad to have read the notes from his friends and family and wish that I could have had the honor to have visited with Carl, however brief. It is such a tragedy to have lost such a spirit in his prime. I shall keep Carl's wristband and plan to wear it every 9/11. Please contact me if you would like to tell me more about Carl. I am the Director of a small, private sculpture garden in Sierra Madre. Please let me know if you have any artwork of Carl's that you would like to display.
Most Sincerely,
Catherine Flammer
Director,
Howard Whalen Sculpture Garden
Robert Villare
September 10, 2002
On this one year anniversary I offer my deepest sympathy for your family I know it has been many year s since we worked together at Kidder Peabody but I remember the good times we had those 5 years before I left for florida we bowled together for the company team we went to play golf alot an still after all this time I still cant get rid of that slice you were a great friend an I will miss you always RIP Carl an may God watch over you Forever
your freind forever
Mary Fleisch
September 5, 2002
Al,
We never met but I feel that I know you. I saw Maricel's video tribute and saw what a great guy you were. Peace to your family and friends. You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless You.
Anthony Valenti
July 24, 2002
Carl, commonly known as Al to his friends and family, was the best man I ever knew. Al was the one person I could always rely on. Never a question of why or what, just OK I'll be there, my home is your home, my family is your family, my friends are your friends. Everyone loved Al. Al treated everyone with respect and never judged them. I know Al had no enemies because when you met him, you had to like him. There was always a smile on his face and he was always a presence in the room. He loved his family, he loved his friends and he loved his life. I have not known anyone to enjoy life as much as Al did.
I still remember the day we met. Alvin coming out of the Peralta house and introducing himself. (If anyone knows Alvin, this is a rarity). Then out came Oskar and then Al, with a cast on his leg. He broke it playing hockey. We played hockey that day, along with my brother Michael, for hours. Our friendship grew and the rest is history. We became a close knit clan of friends that did everything together, skate, ski, golf, bowl, shoot pool, and have beer parties. There are so many memories and great times that to list them would take forever. I will always have those memories. Al was a big part of my life and my family.
Al,
I am so sorry for not writing sooner, I did not know this guest book existed. I still cannot believe you are not with us anymore and I think of you often. Not an event goes by that you are not thought about. I can't explain nor understand why you were taken away from your family and friends, why so many had to suffer in such a senseless act. I called you that fateful morning but we did not get to talk. I regret that.
You are loved by all and you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. May God Bless your family and friends and keep you under his wing. I love and miss you my confidant, my friend, my brother.
Christina Devito
July 24, 2002
Al, My heart just sunk when I heard that you were one of the missing. I don't understand why so many wonderful people were taken from us that day. I have so many wonderful memories of you. You were my brothers best friend and a part of my family for the past 21 yrs. You will never be forgotten. You will alway's be loved and missed by the Valenti's. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Christina
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in peace..........
Maria Ballarino-Snook
April 4, 2002
I am drawn to signing this guest book in Carl's memory because he is the closest person to me that I have lost in this trajedy. I grew up in the Staten Island neighborhood where his parents still live. Di was my first Staten Island friend as far back as my memory goes, along with Allison. We used to get together, in fact. I have been trying to get a hold and find Judilynn so that I can see her again, and support her - I can't imagine her feelings.
In agreement with Allison, it was always fun around the Peralta house, and I was there a lot! Di and I had some of my most fond childhood memories together at her home. Her brothers and sister (parents too) will always be fond memories for me. Some things I remember related to Carl specifically were; going to his high school ice hockey games and screaming my head off for him, he arguing with Di for her to make the rice for that evenings' dinner (sometimes this escalated to a run around the house episode!), Carl taking Di on her bicycle for a joy ride - then crashing into the curb just for the fun of it!, and Carl taking her hands (Di was and I am sure still is, a very dainty petite beautiful girl) and spinning her in the air around, and around, and around then letting her fly onto the grass!!! I definately remember all his spunk and fun. I believe, after reading his obituary and not having stayed in touch with the Peralta's over these past 17 years, that Carl seemed to live a wonderful life. I know my life as a child was better in knowing him and his family!!!
karl fredrickson
April 1, 2002
I played hockey with carl at tottenville high school.I remember carl was very friendly with everyone.Always smiling,and joking around with alvin and rest of the guys.Carl skated so fast that his helment would fall off all the time.This was very funny to watch everyone on the bench would laugh.I would always see carl bowling at showplace,we bowled in the same leagues.Carl lived a few blocks in annadale from me.He was either playing hockey in the street or driving around with alvin in their dastun.I wish i went to those hockey beer parties so i could of know you better.My deepest condolences to ocsar,alivn, to your family and friends and you will be greatly missed but not forgotten your friend and teammate forever.
March 23, 2002
DEAR JESUS SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN...CARL ALLEN PERALTA AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS...STAY CLOSE..PRAY...AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
ROBERT DIPAOLA
March 11, 2002
I WORK WITH CARL AT KIDDER PEABODY AND HE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST GUYS THAT I EVER MET. WE ALSO BOWLED TOGETHER FOR KIDDER PEABODY.I WILL MISS YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU
Allison Kantor-Eberle
February 15, 2002
I remember Carl from years ago. His sister Judilynn and I were very close friends many years ago (actually, my first friend in Staten Island) I remeber going over to the house and getting teased by Carl (as big brothers will tease little sisters) My thoughts are with Carl's family now. G-d bless you all!!
Rhonda Rothberg
January 7, 2002
To Carl's family,
My name is Rhonda Rothberg and I am Michael Rothbergs sister. Carl and my brother worked together for years. Carl and I became close phone buddies. Everytime I called to talk to my brother, I talked to Carl for an even longer time. When Michael hosted parties, Carl was the one that I hung out with for the most part. He had a great smile, and was a great converstionalist. I will miss him as well as the entire staff. God bless all of you.
Love,
Rhonda Rothberg
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 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
lucy loguidice
December 13, 2001
DEAR CARL,
I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED TO YOU CHRIS MY SISTER CATHY AND ALL HER FRIENDS. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED AT ALL. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT WHERE EVER YOU AND MY SISTER AND EVERYBODY ELSE THERE IS NO PAIN.
LOVE YOU
LUCY NERVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
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