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Charles A. "Chuck" Mauro Jr.
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Charles A. Mauro Jr. had been working for the Aon Corporation on the 92nd floor of the north tower for little more than two months. The surprise to those who knew him was that he was working at all.
In May, Mr. Mauro, who was 65, had taken a buyout from his previous employer, Associated Aviation Underwriters, when it was bought by a British company. He had been asked to stay on, but did not want to commute to Short Hills, N.J., from his home in Staten Island, his wife, Dorothy, said. Retirement beckoned.
"I told him and my husband told him to enjoy his life and not go back to work," his sister, Nancy Sparozic, said. "But he wanted to go back and work with people. Staying home was boring to him. He liked to be with the young ones."
It was not as if Mr. Mauro did not have other interests. A history buff, a voracious reader of newspapers and periodicals, Mr. Mauro was also an avid sports fan. He loved following the Rangers and Knicks, but baseball and football were special; he was a New York Giants season ticket holder for 30 years. Mrs. Mauro said the emblems of the Giants and the Yankees were on his headstone.
One more thing: his life was bracketed by historic events. The day he was born, July 9, 1936, it was 106 degrees in Central Park, a record that stood for 30 years. And then there was Sept. 11, 2001.
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Tess
May 17, 2025
Rest in heavenly peace
Roland Neaves
June 2, 2022
Almost 21 years post 9.11.01 I found a simple metal bracelet 'Charles A. Mauro Jr. WTC' while going through family belongings. I am not sure where the bracelet came from, and I am glad to have found it. We'll put it in a special place.
Tony Clementi
September 11, 2017
We will never forget - fellow Aon employee.
S J. Friscia III
August 25, 2014
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Larry Mattiello
September 11, 2011
Chuck, you will never be forgotten. I enjoyed our work together in aviation. As we had the same eye condition we shared our mutual healing process post oprations. Your humorous style in dealing with challenges was always uplifting to me. I am glad to have known you. 9-11-11
Doug Abraham
July 9, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
July 9, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
July 9, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
December 26, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 15, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
CHARLES A. MAURO
September 15, 2002
We shared a name. Now my wife Nancy and I share your sorrow.
Laura Reinfried
September 10, 2002
My name is Laura Reinfried; I am an Aon employee in Irvine, California. Our activities committee met and wanted to do something special for our fellow employees on 9/11. I suggested that each employee here in Irvine wear the name of an employee who was lost. Today we handed out the nametags for everyone to wear; I received Chuck’s name. I wanted to send my love and prayers to him and his family. I also lost someone very special to me and this poem was sent to me. I hope it brings you as much comfort as it brought to me. God Bless….
God has not promised
Skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways
All our lives through;
God has not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
Peace without pain;
God has not promised
We shall not know
Toil and temptation,
Trouble and woe;
He has not told us
We shall not bear
Many a burden,
Many a care.
But God has promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
Help from above;
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.
Author Unknown
RoseMarie Marino
August 16, 2002
May God bless Charles and his family. Words can not express how sorry I am. We just have to be strong and hold on to all our beautiful memories.
Anonymous
March 2, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN...CHARLES A.(CHUCK) MAURO JR.AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...NOW CHUCK IS PART OF AMERICA HISTORY..HONOR HIS NAME...MAY JESUS AND ALL HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Anne-Michele Hall
January 4, 2002
I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie, my next door neighbor for twenty-four years. Katan Avenue just isn't the same anymore. We didn't talk much but I always knew his prescence by the smell of his cigars and the sound of his radio announcing the scores of a game involving his favorite baseball or football team (Giants). I know that my father is enjoying Charlie company up in heaven.
Plese remember that our loved ones never leave us. They stay close within our hearts forever.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Dorothy Mauro
December 20, 2001
Charles was wonderful, colorful guy.
He was my life, my soul. He will be
sorrowfully missed. I want to thank
all who expressed their thoughts about him to me. I know he was well
liked and loved.
Kay Early
December 5, 2001
Putting a face from the past to one of the missing. A lifetime ago, back in the mid-1970s, I worked in Manhattan, on William Street with a man of pleasant spirit, and efficient ways. I don't recall much about him except his genuine fondness for strong cigars and piercing, keenly aware dark eyes. Until a few weeks ago, this is a man I hadn't thought of in over 25 years.
On a recent visit to New York City and long-time friends, another of our “used to be” work group, told me of the Memorial Service she had attended the previous Saturday for our former associate. In that brief moment, my splintered grief for the World Trade Center victims, their families, my country and a city I once called home for 10-12 hours each workday, came into sharper focus. It took on a more personal meaning.
One of my age, a former colleague, and a peer who---having made the choice to work beyond the time usually accorded to step down---had met a violent and totally unnecessary end. What a terrible, abysmal waste! At that moment, this struggle took on new meaning. In remembrance of Charles A. “Chuck” Mauro, a fine man and one I once called friend, this is now my personal war.
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