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Thinking about your Dad today, David and know that I love You
Susan Ackerman
September 11, 2019 | ORLANDO, FL | Friend
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Juan Nieves
New York, New York
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Inseparable From His Kids
For nearly 30 years, Juan Nieves, 56, of the Bronx, worked in the kitchen of the Russian Tea Room, making salads and appetizers. But when the restaurant was renovated he lost his job. He had four children. His wife, Irma, had postpartum depression and could not work. He was about 50 at the time, had no pension and had not finished high school.
But in 1994, he found a job making salads at Windows on the World for $7 an hour. When he died he was up to $12 an hour.
Every weekend he took his children to the beach or the park or the pool. He drove a mint-condition 1967 Mustang, which was new when he bought it.
He liked to be with his children so much that Carmen De La Cruz, his older sister, had to give him hints that they were teenagers now and wanted to be with their buddies.
If he was not with his children he was with his brother and sister. Two days before his death they went to South Street Seaport, where he pointed to the top of the north tower. "That's where I work," he told them.
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In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
July 09, 2015 | Staten Island, NY
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Your family and friends are in my heart and prayers.
Lisa Ellison
September 30, 2011
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Every year that comes and goes...is another year I miss you daddy. You would of been the best grandfather and even though julian never knew you, he will know of you. I will hold you in my heart forever and will always make sure mommy is taken care of in you memory
michelle nieves
September 12, 2011 | Bronx, NY
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Johnny, I had the pleasure of working with you at the Russian Tea Room for three years. You were always a funny, kind and polite guy, and I still have the sculpture that you made for all of us around Christmas time one year. I remember you singing "I was Born by the River" all the time. You were one of a cast of characters that I will always remember from the RTR. You were the first one I thought of when I saw the WTC had been struck. I pray for your family, and am glad to have known you.
September 11, 2011
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Imet David and he is a wonderful, caring individual. You would be very proud of him. I work with him and I look forward to seeing his magnificent smile. I consider it an honor to know him.
Susan Ackerman
Orlando, FL
Susan Ackerman
September 11, 2011 | Orlando, FL
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iris velazquez
September 11, 2011 | Bronx, NY
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Remembered By
iris velazquez
September 11, 2010 | Bronx, NY
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My Uncle will always be missed and in my heart..He was a big part of my Life....Lover Always....My Family is always in My Heart...We will always be together...
Luis Ramos
September 12, 2008 | Bronx/Orlando
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