9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
Tragically, we are having difficulty keeping up with all the World Trade Center-related deaths and funerals. If you know of one we have not listed, we would be most grateful if you could tell us by email.
The Brian Moore Memorial Fund will host a fundraising benefit at Mulcahy’s of Wantagh on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be an open bar and a buffet of great food. There will be raffles and an auction of prizes. Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti will sing and the Joseph Saladino Band […]
Federal Agent Thomas M. Wischerth responded to the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He died of World Trade Center-related illness on March 26, 2017 at age 63. His wake will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2017 and Friday, March 31, 2017 from 2:00pm-to 4:30pm and from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, at […]
On Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund will host a fundraising event at Staten Island’s Metro Bar & Bistro. The $40.00 admission fee includes a buffet dinner and one drink. Money raised will benefit Carl’s House, a program of the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund. The event […]
Federal Agent Thomas M. Wischerth responded to the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He died of World Trade Center-related illness on March 26, 2017 at age 63. His wake will take place on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 2:00pm-to 4:30pm and from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes […]
The OTTS Garage Teen Center in Merrill, Wisconsin is celebrating 10 years of operation with a fish fry on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Center. Dinner will cost $5.00 for two pieces of cod and sides. Water and coffee will be available for free and soda will be available for an additional […]
The annual benefit in honor of Port Authority Police Officer Ken Tietjen will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Jacques Catering Hall in Middletown, NJ. The time will be announced. Tickets cost $55.00 and include food, beer, wine and soda. There will also be a fabulous prize auction. Funds raised will benefit the […]
Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11th terrorist attacks, will speak at the 17th annual Catholic Men's Conference, at Assumption College on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Tickets and details are available here. Mr. Dittmar was visiting NY and attending a meeting with other insurance executives on the 105th floor of the South Tower on […]
Families of the Staten Island rescue and recovery workers from the World Trade Center site who have since died of September 11th-related illnesses have until Friday, April 14, 2017 to submit names for inclusion on the memorial in their memory in order to have names carved in time for this year's September 11th ceremony. To […]
The annual benefit in honor of Port Authority Police Officer Ken Tietjen will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Jacques Catering Hall in Middletown, NJ. The time will be announced. Tickets cost $55.00 and include food, beer, wine and soda. There will also be a fabulous prize auction. Funds raised will benefit the […]
Federal Agent Thomas M. Wischerth responded to the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He died of World Trade Center-related illness on March 26, 2017 at age 63. His funeral Mass will be said on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10:30am, at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in West Babylon. […]
The Towers of Freedom 9/11 Military Monument will host an event at noon on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa Park, NY. Memorial bricks will be presented to two World Trade Center recovery workers, NYPD Sergeant Peter Meehan and NYC Corrections Officer Michael Banahan. A brick will also be presented […]
A 10-13 fundraiser will be held for the Sepulveda family from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Mulcahy’s of Wantagh. Dana Sepulveda, the wife of NYPD Police Officer Kenny Sepulveda of the Queens South Anti-Crime Unit, has been diagnosed with liver and kidney disease and is currently awaiting organ transplant. The Sepulvedas […]
Jack C. Waugh, 50, an ironworker with Local 40, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on March 29, 2017. W Friends and family can pay their respects on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 9:00am to 9:45am at the Shore Point Funeral Home in Hazlet, NJ. […]
Jack C. Waugh, 50, an ironworker with Local 40, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on March 29, 2017. Friends and family can pay their respects on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 9:00am to 9:45am at the Shore Point Funeral Home in Hazlet, NJ. Jack’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, April […]
Jack C. Waugh, 50, an ironworker with Local 40, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on March 29, 2017. Jack’s Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10:30am, at St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church in Holmdel, NJ. Cremation will be private. St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church 165 Bethany Road […]
There will be a blood drive on Monday April 3, 2017 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at St. John’s Church in Cold Spring Harbor, NY (behind the Fish Hatchery). More and more of those who are sick from contact with World Trade Center toxins need blood. No appointment necessary. All donors are welcome. If you have […]
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island Hospital and Staten Island Borough President will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. No appointment is necessary. Blood levels in New York are currently low. Many of the survivors of 9/11 and recovery workers who are sick from their exposure at the […]
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island Hospital and Staten Island Borough President will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. No appointment is necessary. Blood levels in New York are currently low. Many of the survivors of 9/11 and recovery workers who are sick from their exposure at the […]
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:00pm the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) will begin the celebration of its centennial with a wreath-laying in honor of the more than 1,100 FDNY firefighters who have died in the line of duty in the last 100 years. The ceremony will take place at the Uniformed Firefighters Association headquarters. The […]
The World Trade Center’s Twin Towers were dedicated on April 4, 1973. Twelve years later, WPIX TV launched a campaign to promote the station (Channel 11) called "The Big Idea," which featured a fictional station executive named Henry Tillman whose one job was to find a big way to promote Channel 11. The poor guy never quite realized […]
Retired NYPD Detective Dennis J. Carroll, Sr. has died at the age of 75. The retired homicide detective was also a Vietnam veteran. His wake will be held at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, NY on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 and on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until […]
Lt. Michael P. Shea, who served five years with the NYPD and 26 years with the Nassau County Police Department, died on April 1, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. He was 52. His wake will be held at the Oyster Bay Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and […]
Stephen M. Clark, superintendent of the Western Pennsylvania National Park Service sites, will host the first State of the Parks program on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Somerset Area High School. He will discuss recent news about five local National Park Service sites -- the Flight 93 National Memorial, the Johnstown […]
Our friends at Tuesday’s Children have a one-time-only volunteer opportunity for members of the September 11th community. You would be needed on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Their largest program, Take Our Children to Work Day, will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, and Jacksonville, Florida. Take Our Children […]
Lt. Michael P. Shea, who served five years with the NYPD and 26 years with the Nassau County Police Department, died on April 1, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. He was 52. Lt. Shea’s funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Oyster Bay on Thursday, April 6, 2017 […]
Retired NYPD Detective Dennis J. Carroll, Sr. has died at the age of 75. The retired homicide detective was also a Vietnam veteran. His wake will be held at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, NY on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The funeral for Detective Carroll […]
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Night on the Town will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at Jericho Terrace in Mineola. The evening will feature unlimited samplings of fine cuisine from top New York City and Long Island restaurants, an open bar, live entertainment, dancing, and the chance to win […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Roy E. Smith, formerly of Engine 156 has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Casey Funeral Home in Staten Island. Firefighter Smith’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2017 […]
The cast of Come from Away will celebrate the release of their recording of the show with an in-store performance and CD signing at the Lexington Avenue Barnes & Noble on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 4:30pm. This will be a wrist-banded event -- wristbands will be available with CD purchase beginning at 9:00am on April […]
The Jersey City Police Department’s Detective Benevolent Society will hold a Day of Remembrance 5-K Walk to honor their officers killed in the line of duty on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Liberty State Park. Registration for the walk will begin at 9:30 and the walk starts at 10:00am. A donation of $25.00 is suggested. […]
The Jersey City Police Department’s Detective Benevolent Society will hold a Day of Remembrance 5-K Walk to honor their officers killed in the line of duty on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Liberty State Park. Registration for the walk will begin at 9:30 and the walk starts at 10:00am. A donation of $25.00 is suggested. […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Roy E. Smith, formerly of Engine 156 has died of World Trade Center-related illness. Firefighter Smith’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00am, at the Casey Funeral Home in Staten Island. Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718-447-4242
The FF Michael Cawley Memorial Fund invites you to their annual benefit on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Mulcahy’s of Wantagh. Live music, raffles, live and silent auction, great food and drink specials, all to support the scholarships in Michael’s name. There is a $25.00 recommended donation. FF Michael Cawley, 32, was […]
London's law enforcement officers will line its streets to honor Metropolitan Police Constable Keith Palmer, who was stabbed to death while defending the Houses of Parliament during the March 22 Westminster terrorist attack. Palmer's funeral will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2:00pm at London's Southwark Cathedral. To learn more or to join the officers, […]
FDNY EMS Lieutenant Mario Bastidas (retired) died on April 1, 2017 from World Trade Center-related cancer. The retired paramedic was 55. His wake will take place on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Papavero Funeral Home in Maspeth, Queens. Lt. Bastidas’ funeral will also be held at the […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James "Jimmy" Lanza died on April 6, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. Noted for his generosity and his charity work, Jimmy was beloved. He spent much of his career at El Barrio's Bravest, E-53/L-43. He was 71. His wake will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 and on Tuesday, April […]
FDNY EMS Lieutenant Mario Bastidas (retired) died on April 1, 2017 from World Trade Center-related cancer. The retired paramedic was 55. Lt. Bastidas’ funeral will be held at the Papavero Funeral Home in Maspeth, Queens on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00am. Lt. Bastidas’ cremation will be at the Fresh Pond Crematory after the funeral. […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James "Jimmy" Lanza died on April 6, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. Noted for his generosity and his charity work, Jimmy was beloved. He spent much of his career at El Barrio's Bravest, E-53/L-43. He was 71. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James "Jimmy" Lanza died on April 6, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. Noted for his generosity and his charity work, Jimmy was beloved. He spent much of his career at El Barrio's Bravest, E-53/L-43. He was 71. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00am at […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James "Jimmy" Lanza died on April 6, 2017 of World Trade Center-related brain cancer. Noted for his generosity and his charity work, Jimmy was beloved. He spent much of his career at El Barrio's Bravest, E-53/L-43. He was 71. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00am at […]
The Bipartisan Policy Center will present a panel discussion entitled Wringing Order from Chaos: Principles for U.S. Engagement in the Middle East on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:30am at their center in Washington D.C. The event will be available online as well. Ryan Crocker, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer is a beloved member of the September 11th community who has battled for the rights of those sickened by the toxins at the World Trade Center site while fighting stage 4 cancer. The FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation has helped Ray greatly, as it helps countless families with members who […]
The annual Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery at the Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheatre will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 6:30am. Prelude music performed by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will start at 6:15am. The worship service will be non-denominational. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Easter […]
Firefighter Robert "Bert" Mentrasti of the Fairview Fire District has died of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was 54. His wake will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 and on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm each day at the Ballard Durand Funeral Home in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Mentrasti’s funeral will be held […]
Firefighter Robert "Bert" Mentrasti of the Fairview Fire District has died of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was 54. His wake will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 and on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm each day at the Ballard Durand Funeral Home in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Mentrasti’s funeral will be held […]
The 22nd anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for the people murdered in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995 will be held at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum at 8:45am on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The ceremony will take place at the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial. For a list of names of those […]
Firefighter Robert "Bert" Mentrasti of the Fairview Fire District has died of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was 54. Mr. Mentrasti’s funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Hartsdale, NY on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 9:45am. Ballard Durand Funeral Home 72 East Main Street Elmsford, NY Sacred Heart Church 10 Lawton Avenue […]
AMVETS Post No. 57 in Harper Woods, Michigan will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Funds raised will be used to build a memorial honoring those killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The dinner will take place at the AMVETS hall. Dinner costs $10.00 […]
The Metro NY Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) will hold their fifth annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm at Mulcahy’s of Wantagh. Ticket price is $20.00, which includes a buffet of hot food, raffles, a 50/50 and a cash bar. Musical guests “The Fuzz” and “Mad Skatters” will […]
Heartworks will host its annual yard sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, April 21, 2017 and the same hours on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Heartworks House in Basking Ridge, NJ. The sale items were contributed by more than 75 families and include furniture, toys, sports equipment, household items, jewelry, and more. 100% […]
Heartworks will host its annual yard sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, April 21, 2017 and the same hours on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Heartworks House in Basking Ridge, NJ. The sale items were contributed by more than 75 families and include furniture, toys, sports equipment, household items, jewelry, and more. 100% […]
The next John Jay Center on Terrorism seminar on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm will consist of a screening of Do Not Resist, a 2016 documentary by Craig Atkinson, and a panel discussion on the topic, Counter-Terrorism and Police Militarization. A panel discussion will follow the screening. The panelists will be Inspector […]
Heartworks will host its annual yard sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, April 21, 2017 and the same hours on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Heartworks House in Basking Ridge, NJ. The sale items were contributed by more than 75 families and include furniture, toys, sports equipment, household items, jewelry and more. 100% of the money […]
Heartworks will host its annual yard sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, April 21, 2017 and the same hours on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Heartworks House in Basking Ridge, NJ. The sale items were contributed by more than 75 families and include furniture, toys, sports equipment, household items, jewelry and more. 100% of the money […]
The eighth annual Mark J. Ellis Memorial Walk will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Farmingdale State College. Registration will take place beginning at 9:00am at the Campus Center. The walk begins from there at 10:00am, continues around the campus, ending at the Campus Center for a moment of silence and light refreshments. […]
The annual Lt. John G. Bellew Memorial 5-K Run and Kids' Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Pearl River Volunteer Firehouse.The Kids' Fun Run, for ages 2-12 (kids run with their own age group) begins at 10:00am. There will be a post-race party with food, beverages and entertainment. The […]
The annual Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas Memorial 5-K Run will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 10:00am in Staten Island’s Clove Lakes Park. The registration fee is $20.00 for adults ($25.00 on the day), and $15.00 for children under 15 ($20.00 on race day). This year's race is dedicated to Mike Moyle who died suddenly […]
Police Officer Joseph Pritchard, an 8-year veteran of the NYPD, was killed in a car crash at the age of 30. He played on the NYPD football team. The third annual PO Joseph Pritchard Memorial Football Game will be played on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:00pm at Lindenhurst Middle School. The NYPD will play […]
West Islip Baseball will honor the memory of fallen NYPD Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo of the 43 Precinct in the Bronx with a game versus North Babylon, at 4:30pm on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Long Island Ducks' Stadium. Tickets cost $15.00. The price includes a ticket to another Ducks’ game. Tickets can be purchased […]
Michael Lombardi of Local 3 died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 22, 2017. He was 67. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Massapequa Park Massapequa Funeral Home’s North Chapel. His funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, April […]
Firefighter William Tolley, 42, was killed in the line of duty of Thursday, April 20, 2017. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in Bethpage, NY. […]
Michael Lombardi of Local 3 died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 22, 2017. He was 67. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Massapequa Funeral Home’s North Chapel. His funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 […]
Michael Lombardi of Local 3 died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 22, 2017. He was 67. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Massapequa Funeral Home’s North Chapel. His funeral Mass will be said on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 […]
Firefighter William Tolley, 42, was killed in the line of duty of Thursday, April 20, 2017. His wake will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in Bethpage, NY. His funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am on Thursday, […]
There will be a planned flyover of Midtown Manhattan by a black helicopter with a silver tail and silver stripes from 7:00pm to 11:00pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
Nominations are open for the third annual Red Bandanna Hero Award. In honor of Welles Remy Crowther, the "man with the red bandanna" who gave his life saving people in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, $10,000 will go to the winner of the award for […]
Firefighter William Tolley, 42, was killed in the line of duty of Thursday, April 20, 2017. His funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Martin of Tours in Bethpage. FF Tolley will be cremated at the Nassau Suffolk Crematory in Lake Ronkonkoma. St. Martin of Tours 220 Central […]
Join Mark DeMayo, Timmy Hall, Cliff Yates, Kevin Jordan and Roger Rodd at the Gotham Comedy Club on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8:00pm for the Blue Lives Matter Comedy Tour for Fallen Officers. Doors open at 7:15pm. Please note that there is a two-beverage minimum per person. This show is for those 18 and […]
Detective George C. Remouns, Jr. of the NYPD died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 21, 2017. He served as a police officer for more than 28 years. His son Brandon followed him onto the NYPD. Detective Remouns’ funeral will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home in the […]
The 13th annual Dennis P. McHugh Run for Fun and Family Fair will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Fly Wheel Park in Piermont, NY. The event will go on rain or shine, and will be a day filled with food, drinks, games, rides, live music, raffles, and more! Event details and schedule […]
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North (PBBN) will host a 5-K run in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park on Saturday, April 29, 2017, to benefit With Arms Wide Open, an NYPD charitable organization helping disabled children. Register from 7:00am to 9:00am. The run starts at 10:00am. The fee to run is $35.00 per adult and $15.00 per child. […]
Detective George C. Remouns, Jr. of the NYPD died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 21, 2017. He served as a police officer for more than 28 years. His son Brandon followed him onto the NYPD. Detective Remouns’ funeral will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home in the […]
The 13th annual Dennis P. McHugh Run for Fun and Family Fair will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Fly Wheel Park in Piermont, NY. The event will go on rain or shine, and will be a day filled with food, drinks, games, rides, live music, raffles, and more! Event details and schedule […]
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North (PBBN) will host a 5-K run in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park on Saturday, April 29, 2017, to benefit With Arms Wide Open, an NYPD charitable organization helping disabled children. Register from 7:00am to 9:00am. The run starts at 10:00am. The fee to run is $35.00 per adult and $15.00 per child. […]