New York, New York
Dressing to Be Noticed
Myrna Yaskulka's family called her the bag lady -- she was rarely without bulging shopping bags from Strawberry and Century 21. To her granddaughters, the clothes they contained were more thrilling than a new Barbie outfit. There was, for instance, her metallic gold raincoat. And her FUBU pantsuit. And leopard-skin everything -- pants, earrings, photo frames.
"Not the sorts of things," said Jay Yaskulka, her son, "you would normally see on a woman her age." But Ms. Yaskulka, 59 and a size 8, was as chic as a downtown hipster. She was such an ardent shopper that store managers called her about new shipments. She was confident enough to wear outrageous things, like pink rhinestone-studded sunglasses, and carry it off.
She commuted from Staten Island to her secretarial job at Fred Alger Management in 1 World Trade Center. Often, Mr. Yaskulka passed beneath her windows when he took Brianna, 8, and Shannon, 4, to the city. "When we drove by the World Trade Center," he said, "they would look up at the 93rd floor and yell, `Hi, Grandma!' "
Such a beautiful lady..with star material.. a great dancer ..all her friends loved her at Crystal city PWP dance, and PWP veterans of war la BETTE post dance in Staten island..she was a stunner, we miss her..and look for her name to be called out on Memorial 9/11.. WATCHING From the 2001 till today 19 years ..2020 ...RIP Myrna. Your up in HEAVEN dressed to the 9s dancing on the clouds.
BEVERLY
September 11, 2020 | Friend
To the family and friends of Myrna Yaskulka:
Please know that Myrna 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, 2019 | Carson City, NV
Sending our continued deep sympathy to your family for your loss of Myrna. The passing of so many years doesn't always lessen the pain. May God continue to give the needed strength each day. She touched the lives of others and will be sadly missed.
Kindred Family
September 19, 2018 | Acquaintance
Seventeen long years have passed since those terrorists took you from us. Yet, the pain left to us is so fresh, it might as well have been yesterday. This year we were blessed to have Brian and Jay with us celebrating Roshashana. We watched videos of Bonnie and Alans wedding. We shared memories of your laughter, singing, strength and love. So, you were actually here with us this year. As long as the Pearl legacy remains, we will never forget you. Love you forever. Lorna
Lorna Laye
September 16, 2018 | West Palm Beach, FL | Family
You will always be remembered. May God bless your family and all your friends for you are dearly missed ♡
September 15, 2018 | Student
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL MYRNA. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY 2017. I WAS HAVING A FUN DAY WITH MADISON, WHO YOU NEVER MET. SHE IS INA'S GRANDDAUGHTER. ALL THE WHILE I WAS THINKING OF YOU. HOW YOU LOVED ALL OF OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS. OH, HOW SAD THEY NEVER KNEW YOU. BUT THEN IT IS AMAZING HOW EACH HAVE A PIECE OF YOU THAT ONLY WE, YOUR SIBLINGS RECOGNIZE.
OH GOD, WHAT IF.........MISS YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.
LORNA
Lorna Kaye
November 12, 2017 | West Palm Beach, FL
remembered
September 14, 2016
Remembered By
RON NELSON
September 10, 2016 | BROOKLYN, NY
This is the fifteenth year that life went on without you. I keep saying I can't believe it's been so many years when the hurt is still so fresh. I am going to a memorial service to remember all who perished on that September morning but I will be absorbed in my own pain and sorrow as I am every day. I am so glad we spent that last weekend together and we said we loved each other and "see ya in Florida". I see and feel you around me all the time . Miss you so much. Lorna
Lorna Kaye
September 10, 2016 | West Palm Beach, FL