New Rochelle, New York
Friendly Rivalry
Alex Ciccone was a very big fan of the New York Mets. His wife, Stephanie, who he met on a blind date in the late 1980's, came from a family that loved the Yankees. "That was a problem," she said. "We had a lot of fun with that."
Mr. Ciccone, 38, was a vice president at Marsh Inc., the insurance brokerage subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies. With a staff of eight, he was a rising star. "I had a conversation with one of my bosses about a month before Sept. 11," said Bruce Pepchinsky, who was Mr. Ciccone's boss for four years. "The strong indication was that Alex would be promoted to senior vice president. He was a great problem solver, an executive who treated his staff as students as opposed to a big bad boss."
When he was not putting in 12- or 13-hour days at work, Mr. Ciccone loved to hang out in his yard in New Rochelle, N.Y., with his son, Stephen, 6, and his daughter, Julia, 5.
He was also a big Bruce Springsteen fan. But Annette Casarella, his sister, associates her brother with another recording artist. "He wore out a 45 record of `Lean on Me,' by Bill Withers," she said. "When we were little I can remember his playing it over and over and over. Last summer, before this happened, we talked about how much he loved that song."
Alex the pain of losing you is still so strong. We will never be the same. Your children are all grown up. Julia is getting married. I don’t know how we will face that day without you. We will lean on you to carry us through. I know you are happy with the prince your princess has chosen. Watch over them and us. We love and miss you so much. Rest in Gods peace my beautiful Alex❤❤
Rose Altieri
September 12, 2021 | Yonkers, NY
In loving memory of a wonderful Marsh colleague. Twenty years later we honor those tragically lost. May he Rest In Peace forever.
Lourdes Cantillo
September 11, 2021 | South Miami, FL | Coworker
We send you all continued sympathy and love from Colorado
Nora and Jim Boyle
September 06, 2021 | Other
My handsome cousin who is missed every single day. It has been 20 years since you were tragically taken from us. Your absent is a big hole in our family. You will forever be in my heart and thoughts. I thought of you as my “big” brother. I love and miss you Alex!!
Roseann Payne
September 06, 2021 | Family
Remembering Alex on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 04, 2021
Alex, Julia and Michael are engaged. I see and feel your big smile. Your princess has grown and will marry. I wish you were here to walk her down the aisle. I know you will walk with her spiritually. As happy as we are for Julia and Michael, a big part will not be there. We love and miss you so much Alex. Rest in Gods peace my precious nephew
Rose Altieri
November 27, 2020 | Yo Kers, NY
The 'Lean on Me' tune is playing in my head as I write this. If ever we needed that, it is now. You continue to bless the world. My love goes out to your family and many friends today as the nation celebrates Thanksgiving. We will never forget. Much love from Texas
Del Newberry
November 26, 2020 | Heartland, TX
Dear Alex, just an ordinary day except it's my mom's birthday. Please have a dance with her up in heaven and not a day goes by that im not thinking of you and wishing you were with us!! Miss you always! Love, Stefanie
Stefanie Oliva
February 09, 2020 | New Rochelle, NY | Spouse
Miss you so much Alex. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. Youre always in my heart and prayers. Love so so much
Rose Altieri
February 08, 2020 | Yonkers, NY