Rockville Centre, New York
King of His Castle
People make assumptions about high- octane bond traders. You would think, for example, that Peter V. Genco, who traded government bonds at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor of 1 World Trade Center, "would have some kind of aggressive reputation," said his sister Jennifer. "But Peter wasn't into the big loud. He wasn't into the cursing, like so many traders on the desk. And I think that's what his clients really liked."
And what Mr. Genco really liked, aside from bonds and his wife, Diane, was being the father of two daughters, Annalisa, 2, and Victoria, who was born June 2. "He was soft spoken, so very gentle with them; he just loved his girls," Jennifer Genco said. In fact, on the Sunday before the attack, Victoria had her christening at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, N.Y. "There were 45 relatives in the party at his house afterwards, and I remember looking at him, and his house, and his girls, and thinking how happy he was, thinking that Peter loves to be the king of his castle."
Peter Genco’s name is on a bracelet I was given after September 11. The name was randomly selected for me but each year it is a reminder. We will never forget.
Kathy Holm
September 11, 2025 | Long Lake, MN | Acquaintance
After 9/11 I was given a bracelet as a gift. Peter Genco´s name, and "WTC" are inscribed on it. I wore it for several years and, never forgetting about 9/11, put it on again today. We will never forget.
Kathy Holm
September 11, 2025 | Other
This rose traveld to the Netherlands and from there back to you.
Holger Meinders
May 27, 2018
I went to Holy Family High School with Peter. He was such a nice guy. I remember he ran cross country/track. May he rest in peace. Prayers for Peter and for his family.
Mary Lou Weymann
September 11, 2016
And he gave me his business card. I remember seeing the picture in black and white outlined of the twin towers on it and I said wow that's really cool you work in the Twin towers. We shook hands And I will never Forget!
Craig Bertagni
September 09, 2016 | Oceanside, NY
Vanessa Dominick
September 09, 2016 | Rockville Centre, NY
May the soul of Peter Genco and all the victims of 9/11 be at peace. You did not die in vain, your memories will live on forever in your family and friends. May the Lord keep you safe and may his light shine upon you. We can only say that we are all changed forever because of that terrible day. We must stand united as a nation and be grateful for the sacrifices you all made. We will never forget the 3000 lives lost or their families. All of you had a story to tell...RIP
January 30, 2014 | RVC, NY
I rode to DC for the 2 million Biker Ride. I was asked to ride with one of the victims of 9-11. Peter Victor Genco Jr. was the person I chose. We have not forgotten and sending prayers your way.
Rhonda Graham
September 15, 2013 | Louisville, KY
God bless you and your family. Love and prayers, a former Holy Family classmate.
June 05, 2013