Angel Juarbe Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

A Pinup and a Sleuth
The sun seemed to shine on Angel Juarbe, a firefighter with Ladder 12 in Chelsea. He was an animal lover, with eight formerly stray dogs, who visited Tanzania to see lions and zebras, then left just two days before the bombing of the United States Embassy in 1998. Single and handsome, he was one of 12 New York firefighters chosen to pose for the calendar "Firehouse Hunks 2002."

A week before the Sept. 11 tragedy, Mr. Juarbe, 35, was the winner in an eight-part game show on the Fox network in which 10 contestants, chosen from 3,000 applicants, competed to solve a fake murder. The show was called "Murder in Small Town X," and Mr. Juarbe tracked down the killer. He won a Jeep and $250,000.

He kept the secret from his family until Sept. 4, when the final show was broadcast. After the terror attacks, the show's entire cast visited his family. His mother, Miriam, recalled what his friends said. "If only I could live one day of your life, even an hour." She added, "Most of them are married, you know."

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When 9/11 happened, I bought a memory bracelet for the NYPD, FDNY and the Military. Each was inscribed with a name, rank/division and whether they were deceased or missing. My FDNY bracelet had Angel's name. I feel a strange sort of connection to him and will forever remember him along with everyone that lost their lives during that horrible time. But Angel was special and will always be special to me. I wish I'd known him. I send my heartfelt love from me and my entire family so many miles...

Merri-Beth Massey

September 11, 2024 | Huntsville, AL | Acquaintance

Miss you. Forever in my heart. xoxo

Naomi

September 11, 2024 | Friend

I was lucky to met angel he was and angel on earth his name fit I worked at Chelsea PO all the women loved him. He didn't have evven goto the towers on that day . But he concernedabout all his follow firefighter's brothers, God bless him in peace in heaven and to his family he is never forgotten and always remembered, RIP

Joseph Eugene

September 11, 2023 | New Rochelle, NY | Acquaintance

Time has a way of slipping by, but memories of your life and heroism will never fade. Rest in peace, Angel.

Judy Cherbonneau

September 11, 2023 | Charlestown, NH | Friend

Never forgotten.

September 10, 2023

One of a kind . You didn't have to be there . You went with your brother's to help . You are not forgotten. Everyone in Chelsea knew your friendly smile. You are missed each day. May you rest in God's light of love peave and joy.

Joseph Eugene

September 12, 2021 | New Rochelle, NY

Went to St. Matthias’s remembrance yesterday and again heard your name and the names of all the first responders. Will never forget and will honor all of you on 9/11 and always.

Chris Szczepanski

September 12, 2021 | Somerset, NJ

As time passes, it still feels like yesterday. I will always remember. God bless your family and friends on this day and everyday.

Abby Gottlieb

September 11, 2021 | Friend

20 years feels like an eternity but in the same breath it feels like yesterday. Thank you for being there for me in my emergency services career when i call upon you i feel your strength within me. I wish i could talk to you and seek your advice. thinking of you. missing you.

Teela

September 11, 2021

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