Hoboken, New Jersey
Every Day a Casual Day
Michael R. Wittenstein loved game shows, the Jets and Mets, and good (or, truth to tell, bad) jokes. When he graduated from the State University of New York at Albany 13 years ago, he told friends he planned to be a proctologist or a game show host. Don't ask.
Instead, he became a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald, working in London and California, as well as New York. He was delighted when the firm did away with its dress code; ever after, he was sighted only in khakis and polo shirt.
He was on the phone with a client in California when an explosion rocked the skyscraper. He called back to apologize that the phone had been disconnected.
In April, he moved out of his parents' home in Seaford, on Long Island, to live with his fiancée, Carrie Bernstein, in Hoboken, N.J. They were supposed to be married this Saturday. Ms. Bernstein went to a Devils- Rangers hockey game the other night with his brother Jeffrey. "She seems all right," he said.
Mrs. Wittenstein and family,
Just wanted to mention that I will always remember Michael. I fondly think of him often and always on the anniversary of 9/11. He brightened up so many of my school days from the 4th through 12th grades. Michael was truly one of the most special people I have known to date.
Carolee (Bongiovi) Maclellan
Carolee Maclellan
September 11, 2019 | Sudbury, MA | Classmate
To Mrs. Wittenstein and family,
Just want to mention that I will never forget Michael. I fondly think of him often and always on the anniversary of 9/11. He truly brightened up so many of my school days from the 4th through 12th grades. He truly was one of the most special people I have known to date.
Carolee (Bongiovi) Maclellan
September 11, 2019
To Michaels Family,
I grew up with Michael in Seaford. I just want you to know that he is remembered with warmth and love. Wishing you peace today,
Susan (McNamara) Warshauer
September 11, 2019
Jeff did you proud yesterday. You remain forever remembered, forever missed. Prayers of strength and comfort to the Wittenstein Family.
Kerry Brennan
September 12, 2018 | NY | Friend
AKA Hogan of the intramural Suny Albany "Dirtbags" softball team. Michael lived across the hall from me at Albany. I will always remember him as a great guy with a great big smile. RIP
Ed O'Connell
September 11, 2018 | Rockville Centre, NY | Friend
God Bless you Turtle, you will never be forgotten my friend
September 11, 2015
Rest in Peace, Michael.
Tracey Marino
September 10, 2015 | Wantagh, NY
I morn the souls of each and every one on that dreadful day. Michael, your father,Arnold ,was my science teacher at Cunningham jhs in Brooklyn back in '64'......he, as a family member of a victim, even saddens me more!!! rest in peace Michael....you would have continued in his footsteps as being a great man.
Jeffrey Germain
August 08, 2015 | Sunrise, FL
You are missed but never forgotten. Bless your family and give them strength to carry on but always you will be in there thoughts and hearts
Susan Johns
September 13, 2013 | Glen Burnie, MD