Cesar Alviar Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Bloomfield, New Jersey

A Lifetime Romantic
Cesar Alviar used to tell his wife, Grace, that everyone is born with a fate, and "your fate was to marry me." He saw her dancing, long hair swaying, at a party in their native Philippines and asked where she lived. He was quiet and modest, she said, but very handsome.

It took him three years to win her heart. But he stayed romantic. After 28 years, he still brought her flowers and opened doors for her. He loved to take her ballroom dancing. Three years ago, they renewed their vows. Mrs. Alviar wore an embroidered Filipino wedding dress. Their friends teased them "You still answered `yes,' in spite of everything?" Mr. Alviar pointed out that they had been married three times, in a civil ceremony, the religious service, and then this one.

His wife always drove Mr. Alviar, 60, to the bus station in Bloomfield, N.J., so he could get to his job as an accountant at Marsh & McLennan on the 94th floor of 1 World Trade Center. "He always kissed me before he got out," she said. But on Sept. 11, he hesitated after the kiss. "It was like he wanted to say something, but because I was rushing, I just said goodbye."

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Rest In Peace, Cesar. May your wonderful memories linger in your family to alleviate the pain of your sudden and tragic passing. You replaced my boss accountant, your "tukayo." You led a staff of 7 that included your cousin Felipe and Tony Alger, also from Laguna. I quit to move on and go back to school, so I did not know more about you, but having an older brother. Plus, you were quiet. I happened to turn the TV on years after 9/11 running photos of people mentioning each name. It was...

Fely Magallanes

September 12, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Rest In Peach Mr. Alviar

Ruth Seraphin

September 11, 2022

Cesar, I never met you but your story has been a part of all of our lives now for 20 years, and will be forever. To us you are no stranger. God bless you.

John Yarbrough

September 11, 2021 | New York, NY

Rest In Peace

Louise Scalzo

September 11, 2021 | NY

we will never forget this day and hope that your family and friends have wonderful memories of you to carry them forward.

Cheryl Greenleaf

September 10, 2021 | Mesa, AZ

Remembering Cesar on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

Cindy Roe

August 31, 2021 | Galesburg, MI

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Ill see you soon

Unknown

November 08, 2020 | Friend

To the family and friends of Cesar A. Alviar:
Cesar will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.

Peggy Childers

September 11, 2018 | Carson City, NV

I am so sorry for your lost. It is very difficult to lose a one. but their is real hope for the future. Please read Roman 16:4.

October 03, 2015

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