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Ricknauth Jaggernauth Obituary
Every day when he came home to Brooklyn from his construction job, Ricknauth Jaggernauth would grab a beer and sit in his front yard, and play with his grandchildren and other neighborhood children until it was time for dinner. "My father was a happy, loving, giving man," said his daughter Anita, 31. "He loved to talk to young people about their lives and about how important it was to get a good education."
He would have only one or two beers, but his wife, Joyce, teased him and called him "drunkie grandpa," a nickname the children used for him. He came here from Guyana 19 years ago, and worked for a company that was renovating offices in the World Trade Center. The day it was attacked, they were working on the 104th floor of the first tower.
Mr. Jaggernauth, 58, planned to retire in two years and wanted to visit his homeland. He had five children and three grandchildren, and all lived together in the family's two-story house on Pennsylvania Avenue. His daughter said that if his body is recovered, the family will have a traditional Hindu funeral for him. "It's what he did for his own mother," she said.
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Elizabeth Ramdhanie - North Carolina
September 11, 2024
R.I.P. Uncle Rick. 23 Years Later
We miss and love you very much.
We will never forget!
Thank you for the memories you gave us!
May you guide us and watch over us.
#Never Forget 9/11
-Love your niece Liz R. and A. R.
Emily Schaefer
September 11, 2023
Prayers for his family and friends❤ his name was the one I picked to read about today.
Tiny J
April 16, 2019
Uncle! I think of you often and miss you more than you could know. I graduated law school last year and I wish you could have been there to see me achieve my dream. I miss seeing you and all the fun we always had when you were around. Your brothers and sisters nuts you lots too. I hope you are art peace wherever you may be. Please always guide and protect us. Your legacy will live on forever. Wish you were here.
The Kindred Family
October 31, 2018
Sending our thoughts and deep sympathy to your family for your loss. With each new day may God continue to give the help needed. Mr. Jaggernauth will always be missed and warmly remembered.
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Rory Jagdeo
September 12, 2018
You will always be remembered as a very special uncle...you definitely knows how to have a good time and we all missed you immensely!!!
Tiny Jagarnauth
September 11, 2018
17 years now since you've been gone uncle. You didnt get to see me graduate law school but I know you were there in spirit. I still think of you all the time and miss u everyday. I hope you are at peace and happy wherever you are. We love you!!!
Sergio Aviles
September 11, 2018
I remember all the bbqs he would have and receive all of us neighborhood kids with open arms. We had the freshest curry goat ever cause he walked it off the truck and prepared it on the spot. My kids never met rick but they know of him threw my words of him being a family man and a hard worker. Lessons like that will assure us that his memory will live forever.
Elizabeth Ramdhanie
September 11, 2017
Rip uncle rick no matter what is going through our lives we will never forget you I know you will guide me through this rough time in Houston with hurricane Harvey but you will always be part of my family's life. I know my mom and you will guide us to the moon and back. I cherish all the stories and pictures you told us and I have of you, it means so much since I got older and been through so many experiences. Life is truly a journey and I'm riding it the way it was taught to me never give up don't stop the fight in you.
Sunila Jagarnauth
September 12, 2014
RIP Uncle Rick, you are always loved and forever missed at every family occasion. We will never forget, love you.
Love Forever Elizabeth R.
September 11, 2014
Wow I can't believe it's going to be 13 years now that we've lost you and we just lost my mom this year because of cancer. It hurts so much because you both made a difference in our lives. May both of your spirits rest in peace. We will join you in another realm.
September 12, 2013
Happy Journey Uncle Rick...sure missed you!
Elizabeth R.
September 11, 2013
Boy it sure has been 12 long years since I last saw you Uncle Rick if you only would have stayed home from work that day you would have still been here with us to see all the things your missing out on. We will never forget that you made a sacrifice of your life in the name of the united states against the evil people who took us away from you. We love you very much and miss you!!!
September 13, 2012
This is me again...wishing you happy journey on the Astral Plane...sure missed you and so are all the friends & family...Cheers
Rory Jagdeo
Elizabeth Sonnie
September 11, 2012
We love you and miss you Uncle Rick. We Will Never Forget 09/11/01 R.I.P.
George Lukin
September 20, 2011
Rick,
I still have your picture in my office!
You were a good man! You loved your family and friends, always worked hard, and you were always there to give the guy in need a hand! We had so many laughs… I learned from you that even with an ax, you can build fine furniture.
I will always cherish all the time we spent working together! What a great example to all of us! You were part of our American Dream. I miss you!
Thanks Rick! God bless your soul!
Elizabeth Sonnie
September 11, 2011
On this 10th anniversary of 9/11/01 my heart still aches. I never cried so much watching your name be called out every year. I LOVE YOU UNCLE RICK. My family misses you so much we have so many memories with you I grew up my entire childhood with you and it really hurts your not here to see what I have accomplished. You were a inspiring person to be around.
LOVE YOUR NIECE LIZ, YOUR NEPHEW BERNIE, YOUR BROTHER MICK, AND YOUR SISTER IRIS
Rory Jagdeo
March 22, 2009
Your presence still lingers on..Happy journey..
I wrote a special song for you "I will love you forever"
March 22, 2009
Rory Jagdeo
June 4, 2008
Uncle Rick we missed you immensely and your memories shall always be immortal for all generations. I wrote a song called "I will love you forever" and dedicated it to you. Through this song, may the heartache lessen for all those who knew you and may be remembered in a special way.
Sunila Jagarnauth
October 26, 2007
God saw you getting tired & a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you & whispered "Come To Me" With tearful eyes we watched you & saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only take the best. I love you & miss you Uncle.
tiny jagarnauth
October 22, 2007
i miss & love you uncle, i guess god only takes the best :-[
Brandon & Bryan Jaggernauth
October 9, 2007
We miss you and love you Grandpa.
You have two new granddaughters Ashley and our
baby sister Brianna who would have love to know you.
Grandma love and miss you too.
my loving grandpa uncle rick
September 12, 2007
Ken Loh
August 8, 2007
I was a supervisor and worked with Ricky for several years. He was a hardworking and honest man. I have fond memories of Ricky. He actually introduced me to horse meat without me knowing that I was eating it. He told me after I finished eating it. Everyone was making fun of me. He said, Did you like the horse? I said, what! That was horse meat? Ahhh!!
When I heard of Rickies fate, it was several years after it happened. I was in shock and could not believe it. Rick was my friend. My heart went out to his wife and kids and still does.
Ricky, I love you and will never forget you.
paris jagarnauth
July 21, 2007
i love my brother very much and i miss you i never expected that you would leave us so soon i really miss you and i love you wherever you are may god bless you. love always
michelle latchman
July 21, 2007
uncle rick i will always remember u i will never 4get u i miss u love u MICHELLE
michelle latchman
July 21, 2007
uncle rick i miss u very much i always think about the times we had when u put the sunshades on me and took i picture anyways i miss u rest in piece love u michelle
P Tabbernor
November 17, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 6, 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.
melisa betancourt
September 14, 2006
hi, my name is melisa i never got the chance to met rick,but i heard so many wonderful stories from my husband,brian aviles. he told me rick was such a great guy,how rick was always looking out for the young kids on the block,and would give his last to help someone in need. i only wish i could have met you,i know i'll see you in heaven. may god bless your family. your wife and kids are in our prayers. with much love:brian,melisa & kids
sharmila shiwraj
September 11, 2006
oh uncle rick how i miss u its been five years since u been gone i wish u didnt leave us, i love u uncle rick dont worry im try to get fat just like u use to tell me when i was small...may god take care of u good up there, and help guide us down here
MICHAEL MARQUEZ
September 11, 2006
I have been watching clips of that day of evil. My heart breaks for each person who met this evil and perished. I am so sorry for your loss. But I am glad you had such a fine & good grandpa, father, uncle, and husband. God bless you all.
Asher Styrsky
September 10, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Rickanuth. It is truly tragic that his life was taken in such an aggregious manner.
May your lives be brought joy by your memories of your loved one on this anniversary.
Skipper Goolsarran
January 3, 2006
What a great guy!!!
Surely missed !!!
Jagdeo family
September 11, 2003
We remember Uncle Rick on this sad anniversary and wish his family peace and love.
Rebecca Latchman
September 25, 2002
I miss my grandfather Rick.I had fun with him when he came to visited me in Florida.I am sorry that he lost his life in such a disaster.May his soul rest in peace. Love you grandpa Rick.
Maureen Jagarnauth
September 13, 2002
He was a wonderful uncle. It's a shame his life was cut short so soon. The last time I saw my uncle it was April 2001 at a wedding. We had wonderful time dancing. I cannot believe he is gone it's like a nightmare. We really missed him. May his soul rest in peace.
Kevin Hegedus
September 11, 2002
To the family and friends of Ricknauth and the family and friends of every other victim - I'll never forget.
Chandra Richard/Gajju
September 9, 2002
God bless you uncle Ricky. God bless your family and friends. May your soul rest in peace. GOD BLESS AMERICA. UNITED WE STAND!!!
Angie Campbell
May 2, 2002
Rest in peace..........
Amit Kumar
March 11, 2002
May god give u the courage to face these trying times. My heart cries for u...
February 5, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN RICKNAUTH JAGGERMAUTH AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ..MAY THEY STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE FROM GUYANA..AMEN
Errol Persaud
January 30, 2002
My prayers are with you.
Teresa Jahn
December 28, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Ricknauth. May his life and love live on in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you.
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
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