New York, New York
Family Comes First
Elsy C. Osorio-Oliva was the oldest sibling in her Flushing, Queens, household, but she acted like a mother hen. She doted on her younger brother and sister -- Kate and Anthony Umanzor, 10 and 8 -- with whom she lived, along with her mother and stepfather. And she doted on her mother, Feliciana Oliva-Umanzor, who left college and a war-ravaged El Salvador in 1983 for a new living in the United States cleaning apartments.
A junior translation engineer with General Telecom on the 83rd floor of 1 World Trade Center, Ms. Osorio-Oliva, 27, spoiled her sister and brother with toys, outings and weekend breakfasts of pancakes and French toast. She paid for her mother to take courses in computer and tax preparation so she could get an enjoyable job. The daughter, who was known by her middle name, Carolina, even lent her mother some clothes for the office, and planned to buyher a car so she could be more independent.
But there was so much independence that Ms. Osorio-Oliva wanted for herself. Engaged for the last two years, her mother said, she wanted to get married and have a house big enough to move in her whole family.
"She said, 'Mami, I can't live without you or the children,' " her mother said.
Elsy, you sound like an amazing sweet person and your family is so lucky to have had you in their lives. Though your life was cut short, your legacy lives on. May you continue to rest in heavenly peace.
Lila Garcia
August 25, 2025 | Other
Claudia Ochoa
September 20, 2016 | NJ
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia
August 31, 2016 | Staten Island, NY
Every year, I pick someone off the memorial list to remember. This year, Elsy Carolina came across my screen. I am so grateful to learn just a little bit about your life. I will not forget you, and my heart and prayers goes out to your family and friends on this day.
Lacey
September 11, 2015 | Raleigh, NC
ELSY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE , YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL PERSON SINCE YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL , YOU ARE AN ANGEL OF HEAVEN AND GOD... I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN...
FELIX ZAYAS
September 11, 2013 | FT PIERCE, HI
Elsy, Fuiste un ejemplo de mujer, hija, y ser humano. Siempre Te recordare. Rest in peace sweet angel. May God protect your Mom and siblings always.
Ivonne Fitzgerald
September 11, 2012 | Honolulu, HI
I MISS YOU... Years have gone by and I still Miss you.. I know your watching over us and my Brother.. Lord knows he needs you.. Te extrano...
Karen Charris
May 24, 2012 | Miami, FL
Karen Charris
May 24, 2012 | Miami, FL
i didn't know you but nonetheless i am sadden by your loss. i know god had a place for you in heaven. i pray that he touches your mom's heart a heals her wounds. god bless!
e. melendez
September 12, 2011 | Bronx, NY