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Liz Wild
May 31, 2025
Too many years have passed and there is not a day that goes by that I don´t think of you. You were a Great Brother! You really knew how to get under my skin and the same time make me laugh. We shared so many wonderful times together. I am so Proud to be your Sister! Give mom a Big hug for me! Love and Miss You Both more than you know!!
Melissa
July 20, 2024
Mom showed me this picture yesterday and I was thinking about you all night and this morning. We miss you. We´re sitting here talking about you and mom is telling me stories when you guys were kids. We love you Uncle Mike. We think about you all the time.
Michael Carugno
September 12, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 11, 2023
Michael you are remembered and your life, courage, and selfless service to others celebrated. Thank you for rising up and answering the call. May God bless those you loved with peace, comfort, and understanding. May you rest in peace. Thank you brave soul
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Benjamin S Holder
September 12, 2022
I completed the Knoxville, TN 9/11 stair climb in your honor and followed up by researching and completing an assignment on your life and heroism. You were a fantastic guy, thank you for your sacrifice!
September 12, 2022
Michael, you will always be loved and missed.
September 13, 2021
Missing you!! Does not feel like 20 yrs. I often find comfort knowing mom is with you now as she gave us many years beautiful years. I hope you are celebrating always together. Love you
Michael Carugno
September 12, 2021
My heart goes out to your family and friends Michael. I often think about you and yet we have never . I still have a bracelet with your name on it from a motorcycle charity ride I did here in AZ shortly after 911. It was an honor to ride for you that day . Sending love and peace to your family Michael I will never forget !
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Jane D
July 6, 2021
I didn't know you, but was a responder with FEMA in the weeks after 9/11. All the lost firefighters are always in my heart, but today as I was going through some momentos at my home, I saw the badge with your name that I wore over my heart as I sang in the 2002 Rolling Requiem. I hope that our children and the generations that follow will remember and honor those who lost their lives on that day, especially those who gave it all to help others.
September 11, 2020
I miss you very much. This world could use your charm right about now my friend. Love you always.
Jorge
Melissa Wild
June 7, 2020
Miss you and love you always. You are always in our hearts Uncle Mikey ❤
Argeta Petkovits
October 15, 2018
Happy birthday in heaven Mikey ❤ We're 45 now here but you're forever young and greatly missed. I think of you and your family all time xo
Michael Carugno
September 11, 2018
Prayers to you and your family and friends!
I will never forget !
Philip Sacco
September 10, 2018
So blessed to have you as a childhood friend. Biggest hero I ever known. Love ya. Philly.
Ellen Moreno
September 12, 2017
Missing you still. ❤
The Moreno Family
September 11, 2017
Always remembered
Gisela Tamez
September 11, 2016
Today i had the honor of climbing in remembrance of this brave young man! Wearing tag with your name and pic every stair climb was truly an honor! We will never forget you..
Gary Malone
September 11, 2015
I was looking at an old class picture today from PS 29. It brought back memories of how they always made us line up in size order. For years, I was second in line, and Mikey was always right in front of me. The smallest kid in the class, but always the biggest personality. We were very close as kids, and though we drifted apart a bit after high school, and only saw each other now and then, I always considered Mikey my friend. I still do. He will always be remembered. My heart goes out to the entire Elferis family and all of Mikey's closest friends. Today and everyday. R.I.P. my friend.
catherine nappi
September 11, 2015
MISS YOU SOOO MUCH AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AS KIDS.. I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES AND THEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR AT MYSELF AND I SEE ME GETTING OLDER BUT YOUR PICTURES ARE STILL THE SAME NEVER AGED A DAY WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE MISS YOU SO MUCH MIKEY WORDS JUST CAN'T EXPLAIN IT'S BEEN 14 YRS.. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND ALWAYS WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON
Liza Alexander
September 11, 2015
Hi, I'm Catherine Elferis's aunt Liza (Johnny Elferis's daughter with his ex Carmencita). I am sorry for your lost and wishing you strength peace and comfort knowing that He is in God's hands.
Billy Corcoran
September 10, 2015
RIP Michael you are true hero and will never be forgotten for your sacrafice.
September 1, 2015
15 teen years time sure flys by but for me . It just like yesterday when your heart is broken it never heals.love you I till the end of time. Love mom
Nancy Chalmers
March 31, 2015
Missing you SOOO much! Life is crazy, I think of you often.. Still surreal you are gone, not fair. Love you my dear brother.
March 31, 2015
Wish you were here!! Miss you SOOOO much!
Del Newberry
March 3, 2015
Here is Texas we often joke about the differences between Southerners and 'Yankees', advertisers even make light of it. At the time of 9/11, we were reminded how we are Americans first of all, and I worked at MetLife at the time, so I especially felt a bond with my dear brothers and sisters in NYC who had lost loved ones. We all came together, patriotism and church attendance was at an all-time high. We couldn't say enough good things about the first responders. For some, sadly, the memories have faded, but I for one will keep that torch held high, and pray each and every day for the friends and family of heroes like you! From the comments I have read, you were a great guy. Such a tragic day for such a young man. I pray for strength and encouragement for those you left behind. Love from Texas.
Kelly Eastham
September 12, 2014
Dearest Mikey,
May you Rest in Peace dear sweet cousin.
Marvin Frazier
September 12, 2014
May God bless you Michael. May your soul rest in peace for the sacrifices you made that day!
Jana Elkins
September 11, 2014
although I never met you or had ever heard of your name before today. I belong to a crossfit gym and today we did a tribute workout called "343"
100 lunges (each leg)
80 kettlebell swings (35 lbs)
60 wall balls (14 lbs)
40 pull-ups
20 deadlifts (175 lbs)
43 burpees
making 343 reps. we all picked a fallen firefighter to honor and I picked you. you pushed me to persevere through my workout and I fought harder than ever. every time I would get tired I looked at your picture and knew how much you fought to save others and I should keep fighting. thank you for being selfless and being an inspiration for me today.
September 11, 2014
Time flies my friend, but on this day it always slows down. You remain an inspiration to me and to so many other people. I simply miss you. I pray for you and for your beautiful family.
Love always,
Jorge
Bill Corcoran
September 11, 2014
RIP Michael!
Barbara DeSantis (Schug)
September 10, 2014
Another year that you're not here. I think about you and your family all the time. God bless you!
Michele Valeros
September 7, 2014
I have never met you; and until now, didn't have a face to put with the name, but have worn my bracelet with your name on it proud for the past four years. My family and I visited the the site in 2010 and I purchased a bracelet at the visitors center. I will once again take it out of my jewelry box and say prayers for you and your family. May you continue to rest in peace and may we all be reminded of the hero's of that day.
Nicholas Bracken
July 14, 2014
I wish I could have met you. Everything you have done in your life was filled with positivity, and changed things around you for the better. I took part in a 9/11 memorial stair climb, and carried your picture and name. At the end, I rang a bell and spoke your name in front of a crowd. I requested to have your name again. I will keep you in my thoughts, and continued to be inspired by you. Rest easy brother. -Nicholas Bracken
Black Jorge
September 12, 2013
I never need 9/11 to remember you. You are always with me in spirit brother. People always say that they wish they knew the old times would be the good times. I totally knew we were in the good times. I pray for you and the Elferis family often. I love and miss you very much.
Black Jorge
Gary Elferis
September 12, 2013
I know in my heart you are ok cause the spirit of God tells me so..Enjoy the gift of eternal life with your GrandMother Ruth Elferis, you live where Love rules enjoy ~Peace~.
September 11, 2013
Seems like yesterday! RIP Mikey you are missed today, and always by all. My kids ask so many questions about litle Mikeys Uncle Mikey and all we can do is tell them how happy you always were and show them pictures of how you were always smiling! xoxox Love Always Donna Tighe
Jason Seltzer
September 10, 2013
To you and all that gave your lives R.I.P.
Barbara DeSantis (Schug)
September 10, 2013
Thinking of you.
Missy Wild
September 9, 2013
I've been thinking about you a lot lately and I wish that I could hug you one more time and we could go down to Wildwood with the rest of the family. I still have the stuffed dolphin that you won me when we went down there. It's been 12 years now but it feels like yesterday and I know that you wouldn't be too happy with the choices that I have made in the past but I'm really trying and I know that you're watching over me and helping me every step of the way. I love you so much and I'm missing you all day everyday until the end of forever.
Cody Hoover
September 26, 2012
Michael,
You and all your brothers that fell are still remembered. *We'll never forget.* I climbed this year in Nashville to honor you and will always remember that. I rang the bell for you. From what I've read on here you were a special person and special to many people. May God bless your family who now have fond memories of you and the hope of one day seeing you again.
A fellow servant
Gomez
September 13, 2012
Not one day passes by where I don't think about you. You lived life the way we all should. Whenever I doubt myself, I think "Hey, Mike would have just done it". Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your life. I'll never forget my grandmother staring at you passed out on my couch and asking in Spanish "Who is the white guy on the couch?". And my response was "I don't know, but he paid for drinks last night!". I hope that made everyone reading this laugh. I am glad we kissed each other on the cheek hello and goodbye. Real men can do that. You were and always will be the man. I love you brother. You are missed.
Love,
Black Jorge
Michael Carugno
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you ! God bless family and friends.
Donna Baldrian
September 11, 2012
Miss you, Mikey.
Barbara DeSantis (Schug)
September 11, 2012
Another year has passed but it still feels like yesterday. Eleven years later it is still hard to believe that you aren't here. I think of you and your family today and every day. God bless you Mikey!
September 10, 2012
Hey Mike I can't believe its been 11yrs since you left us , but I know in my heart that you are with our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven. Miss you brother and I will never forget the good times we had at the NFL..
God bless the Elferis family and give them grace and peace on 9-11-12!
Your Brother in Christ
Steve
Black George (Jorge)
January 29, 2012
Hey Mike, your Giants beat my Niners last weekend and are now in the Super Bowl. I can see you bragging right about now and I smile. Missing you big time.
To the Elferis family who always treated me with love and kindness, my prayers go out to you.
Lastly, God, please take care of the Elferis family and my boy up there. Love you brother.
Anonymous
January 20, 2012
I met you almost 16 years ago and found you to be incredibly funny and charming. What an unbelievable tragedy that you were taken from the world too soon. Since learning of your passing, I have thought of you as the hero that touched my life. However briefly. Sending my condolences to your family and your friends...especially Anthony & Jason. Rest in peace
September 14, 2011
It is so hard to believe 10 years have gone by. God Bless Mikey in heaven I know he is having a blast just like he did when he was alive. Your Nephew is the cutest kid ever. We all miss you and love you. Jimmy & Donna Tighe
Mike C
September 13, 2011
God Bless Mikey and family. Never Forget
Shannon W
September 12, 2011
Mikey, God Bless you and your family always.
Brenda Sassen
September 11, 2011
My name is Brenda Sassen and I live in Colorado. Today, I did the Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and was given your name and photo to climb with. It was an honor to wear it - I know you are missed by many. You are a true hero. May you rest in peace.
Barbara Schug-DeSantis
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you & your family today & every day.
joseph decastro
September 11, 2011
Michael rest in piece
Gary Malone
September 11, 2011
My thoughts are with the Elferis family today and always. Rest in peace, Mikey. You won't be forgotten.
Argeta Perkovits
September 11, 2011
Thoughts & prayers for you & your family. Love always & forever.
September 10, 2011
Michael may you still rest in peace in Jesus arms...you are loved and missed always...Cuz Eileen Corcoran Launonen
Mary Anne P.
September 10, 2011
10 years since that tragic day..I still can't believe it..Your family is always in my prayers, I know you're their angel watching over them. Rest in Peace Mikey.
Argeta Petkovits
August 15, 2011
Thinking of you.. thank you for looking out for us <3
Melissa Wild
August 8, 2011
I love and miss you more than anything Uncle Mikey. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think of you. I wish I could've got to see you one last time.. Until we meet again..RIP.
May 5, 2011
Well they got Osama bin Laden Mike...
I don't want to be like everyone that thinks it's good to cheer..I just can't cause it makes me look just like them.
I know we miss you...:( Gary Elferis
October 14, 2010
Happy Birthday Mikey!
Levittown, New York
RoseAnne G Grant
September 11, 2010
Rest in Peace Mikey. My thoughts and Prays to the Elferis Family. God Bless America and all that we lost on 9/11!
Michael Carugno
September 11, 2010
Just wanted to wish all the family and friends the best. Your in my prayers! I will never forget !!
Barbara Schug-DeSantis
September 11, 2010
9 years and it feels like yesterday. I think of you every day. I will never forget you
Argeta Petkovits
September 10, 2010
I light a candle in memory of Mikey.. You are forever young in our hearts & souls with love, Argeta
Gary Elferis
September 7, 2010
This year Mike I will Bowl in a P.B.A
tournament with a shirt in memory of you. I want everyone to know how proud I am of you. I know in my heart someday I will see you cause accept Jesus as Lord.
thomas elferis
June 25, 2010
WOW TIME CONTINUES TO GO BY AND EVERY YEAR NEVER CHANGES. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.YOUR SOUL IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE HERE WITH ALL THAT LOVED YOU. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THE LORD HAS A HERO ON HIS RIGHT SIDE,AND HES PROUD OF IT. LOVE TO YOU ALWAYS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU FOREVER YOUR UNCLE TOMMY.
Argeta RG Petkovits
September 12, 2009
Mikey,
I thought of you all day and often have you on my mind. I wonder about how I've reconnected with so many people I've known in my life through the facebook website and how I'm so sure we would of also. I remember the last time I saw you at the Def Leppard concert at Jones Beach and it had been years that we hadn't seen each other but we connected instantly. It's pretty wild that my memories of knowing you from over 25 years ago are still so vivid and clea. Those memories and thoughts of you live on in my heart. You were always smiling and fun to be around. You are deeply missed but never forgotten. I hope your family is doing well. I think of them also and send out my prayers for them now and always..
The Moreno Family
September 11, 2009
Well, it's September 11th again, and here we are again missing you like always. Woke up today totally pissed off, our hearts so heavy with sadness. So many families are suffering with the tremendous loss of their loved ones- especially today. Hearing your name spoken at the memorial is surreal. It's still unbelievable that you lost your beautiful young life as did so many others for no good reason. It's so hard not to wonder how you would be if you were still here with us.
Today and always we love and honor you, for the friend that you were and the heroic job that you did. We miss you. Our thoughts are with your family.
Philip Sacco
September 11, 2009
Mikey you were a great childhood friend and I wish we could have grown up longer together. I miss you alot and pray for you every night. You are a true hero and I just wish we could play one more game of wiffle ball together. I guess I have to wait till my time comes so we can do it in heaven. Love ya man. Hope the family is doing well. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Michael Carugno
September 11, 2009
Dear Mikey & Family
I dont know you but Im thinking of you.
You see after 9/11 a radio dj put on a HUGE charity motorcycle ride here in phx. az. There were over 7000 motor cycles in this event. They gave out wrist bands of the fallen and I got yours. I wore your wrist band with the highest honor I could. It gave me chills and I remember crying while on this ride. As far as I could see in front of me and behind me there was a two row line of bikes and people lining the streets and signs along the route. All these people paying tribute to those that had fallen. I will never forget. I still have your wrist band and I always will. I will be wearing this and thinking of you on this day. My prayers go out to you and your family.
From an unknown friend God Bless you Mikey!! P.S. My nickname is Mikey also.
Donna Baldrian
September 1, 2009
Dearest Mikey,
September is here again and the hurt is creeping up. I miss you...we all miss you so much. There are just no words.
barbara schug
August 25, 2009
hey mikey just wanted to drop by and let you know that i still think about you everyday. miss you always!!
Ellen Moreno
August 12, 2009
Dear Mikey,
I can't say that I knew you well when you were here with us, but I can say that I know you well now... I must say that you are everywhere, to all the people who knew you and to this day, who love you so much. We would all be so lucky to be loved like you were loved. You made an impact not only by giving your life, but the friendships you held, the laughs you shared and the crazy things you did. I know you now through your beautiful family and all of your friends that will never, ever recover from the space you left behind. You are mentioned at every occassion. How many times it's been said "wish Mikey was here to see this", You are missed. I thought you should know that although we did'nt know eachother that well..that I honor you for the best friend you were to my husband. He loved you so much and misses you more than words can say. We have a son now, and I know he would have loved for you to know him (even for a day). Just wanted you to know that I will try to take care of him and make him laugh..alot, for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Steve Specker
February 26, 2009
Michael:
My daughter, Lisa, knew you briefly through her friend, Jorge Gomez. She & Jorge were very much shaken when your fate was known. You are a Hero. May you rest in peace with your Lord.
Carlo A. Casoria
November 10, 2008
Hi Mike,
This is Carlo Casoria, your buddy FF Thomas Casoria's father.
I haven't written to you since March 15 2002 which was shortly after I learded about this site. I finally got email addresses for your sisters and will foward them this site and now they too can write to you.
I am sure that you and all of your brothers are having a good time.
God bless you all
October 14, 2008
Happy Birthday. Thinking of you today and always.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
October 14, 2008
Michael,
Happy Birthday.
S M
September 12, 2008
God Bless you and your family always.
Donna Baldrian-Jacobson
September 11, 2008
I remember you every day, Mikey, but this day is the most painful for our family. Please continue to guide and bless us all.
Love you always and forever.
Argeta Petkovits
September 11, 2008
I work in the MTA now as a Train Operator in the NYC Transit Authority,, I have been operating on the E line subway which goes down to the World Trade Center.. I think of you Mikey and the many others who are no longer with us quite often but especially when I finish the trip at WTC.. I go up in between intervals to say a prayer and I feel the energy of all that has not been lost but that is very much alive in all of us.. Peace and Love- RG
Argeta Petkovits
October 15, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Michael iezzi
October 15, 2007
Michael,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug Abraham
October 14, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
September 26, 2007
To the family of Michael J. Elferis,
Your son was a courageous man who answered the call of duty when it was needed most. He rushed into the collapsing World Trade Centers to save people he didn’t even know. The terrorist attack which has robbed you of a loved one will not be forgotten and even in your sadness, I’m sure you must be proud of your son, Michael, for making the ultimate sacrifice so that another person might live. This sacrifice is something that nobody will ever forget. On a personal note, though I was young at the time, I will always be inspired by the acts of bravery Michael and others performed that day. I have one last thing to say and that is, we will never forget. God bless Michael and all the others who died that day.
Respectfully
Eric
September 12, 2007
I remember you fondly, always with a smile on your face. You were such a good guy - always super nice to me & a genuinely good person. You define the meaning of "Hero". You and all of your fallen brothers. Please watch over J J. Keep him safe, happy & healthy. -K
September 11, 2007
Missing you and thinking of you always my friend.
Shannon M.
September 11, 2007
Thank you for ALL that you did this day 6 years ago! God Bless You!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Argeta Petkovits
September 11, 2007
Remembering you today and always...
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you today and always. A true American who will always be my hero.
Jackie Reese
September 11, 2007
I know they say to focus on the good times, and God knows there were plenty of those...the world just isn't the same without you, babe.
eileen corcoran
September 11, 2007
Remembering and praying today for you ...God Bless
Michael Palumbo
September 11, 2007
Hey dude,
This is the first time I've posted any words. Go figure, six years later and I still think about you every day. I guess you will always be in my heart. I'll see you again someday.
James DeFilippis
September 10, 2007
Dear Mikey,
Six years have gone by and it still feels like yesterday. There is not a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. You were a great friend and will always be missed. There are no words that I could say that could ever thank you enough. You are truly a Great American. God Bless!
Linda Raviele
September 10, 2007
Dear Michael,
You will never be forgotten for your bravery and the ultimate sacrifice you made on that fateful day. God Bless you for eternity!
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I cross-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.
Michael Iezzi
October 14, 2006
Michael,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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