Babylon Village, New York
Happy Maker of Plans
Water and family and fun were Paul F. Sarle's passions, and they came together so perfectly on Long Island that he never wanted to leave.
Mr. Sarle grew up in North Babylon, the sixth child of a tightknit clan. His mother called him her "golden goose." His siblings called him "the idea man" because he was always hatching plans for weekend adventures like skiing in the winter or clamming and boating in the summer.
He was accepted at a college in Syracuse and went, but never unpacked his bags and was home a week later. Years later, when his firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, sent him to Hong Kong for what was supposed to be a three-year stint, he returned after nine months.
He married a local girl, Linda Luiso, moved next door to his brother, and spent the weekends fishing with his best friend, whom he had known since kindergarten, and taking his children — Jack, 6, and Leeann, 3 — to visit his mother. (A baby named Paul was born in February.)
His sister Norma Jean Reynolds remembers that a few weekends before he died he was doing what he loved most. He was on his boat with eight children — his own and nieces and nephews. The others wondered after he had been gone five hours, but the children returned filled with stories about Uncle Paul showing them a fish that made noises when he tickled its belly. Ms. Reynolds said, "Oh, they had a great, great time."
Always thought of and never forgotten. Today I found out that a new friend who has become dear to me lost her cousin as well on September 11. And the coincidence is he worked for Canter Fitzgerald. God bless you and your family always. Janet
Janet Cozza
September 11, 2025 | Family
I remember Paul as a little boy learning to skate on Southard's Pond (the "lake'', as we called it). If memory serves, he started out with double-runners. My condolences these many years later, that still feels so recent. Marguerite Wurtz from Clinton St.
Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2024 | Other
I’ll never forget. Sorry Cousin Paul that I never knew you in my adult life. You are a true hero. Prayers for your family always.
Janet (Donadio) Cozza
Janet Cozza
September 11, 2023 | Medford, NY | Family
.....I'm STILL remembering, Paul. Thank you!!
Eric Snedeker
September 13, 2021 | Irving, TX
I think of you often, I remember your soccer prowess and Spanish class with Mrs. Hoegel.
Your niece was my Biology student many years later when we lost you...
Liz is a beautiful reflection of the lasting influence of your graceful and wonderful presence.
Christine Pizer
September 11, 2021 | Stanfordville, NY | Friend
When my family lived on Clinton St., I remember his sister Laura taking Paul out on Southard's Pond ("The Lake") to learn how to skate on double -runner skates. The little fellow quickly graduated to single bladers. Isn't it something which memories stay with us for so long? I wish all of his loved ones peace.
Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2020 | Neighbor
When my family lived on Clinton St., I remember his sister Laura taking Paul out on Southard's Pond ("The Lake") to learn how to skate on double -runner skates. The little fellow quickly graduated to single bladers. Isn't it something which memories stay with us for so long? I wish all of his loved ones peace.
Marguerite Wurtz
September 11, 2020 | New Providence, NJ | Neighbor
Today, I am writing a paper about someone who died on September 11, 2001. I wanted to write about Paul because he seemed like a goodhearted man with spirit and loved his family. I visited the memorial in January of last year and it was an experience to remember. I came across the names of the ones who passed and saw Paul F. Sarle. there was a fresh white rose on his name and it was beautiful. Paul is loved by many, even though I never knew him, I felt him there that day. I felt love and...
McKenzie Johnson
September 11, 2018 | Ooltewah, TN
Although we never saw each other as adults, I never forget, especially on 9/11, that I lost a cousin. I think of you and the family often. My sis goes to a memorial in NC each year and finds your name. We will never forget.
Janet (Donadio) Cozza
September 12, 2017 | Medford, NY