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Simon Dedvukaj Obituary
Simon Dedvukaj, his seven brothers and sisters agree, was the good son. When his siblings had questions about Albanian history, he was the encyclopedia they turned to. As a 13-year-old he sat for hours with his grandfather learning about all things Albanian, while his brothers played pool downstairs. Although he was born and raised in New York, he remained close to Albania and its traditions.
"He was Old World in many ways," said his brother-in-law, Joey Vukaj. "Take the way he honored guests. If a visitor was at Simon's house, even for six hours, Simon would stand the whole time."
"But," Mr. Vukaj continued, "he was New World in the way he honored children." Mr. Dedvukaj, 26, who supervised maintenance workers at the World Trade Center, skimped on himself to take his nieces and nephews to McDonald's and to buy them lavish Christmas presents.
"He dressed very mediocre so he could spend his money on other people," Mr. Vukaj said. "He'd spend just $30 on sneakers for himself and then he'd spend $200 on sneakers for his nieces and nephews."
Two years ago, Mr. Vukaj and his wife, Donna, Mr. Dedvukaj's oldest sister, went to a cousin's wedding in Albania. "There was this gorgeous girl there," Mr. Vukaj said. "When we went home we told Simon, `We met the girl for you.'" Mr. Dedvukaj soon went to Albania to meet her, and it was love at first sight. And soon his wife-to-be, Elizabeth, moved to the United States. They would have celebrated their first anniversary this past October.
"She was brought to a new world," said Nik Dedvukaj, Simon's brother. "And then she was hit by something like this. It's crazy."
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Memories and Condolences
for Simon Dedvukaj
Linda
September 12, 2023
Simon, the children lovingly refer to you as Big Daja Simon. They ask many questions about you and all that has happened. Please know that you're a constant thought in our minds and your memory lives in our hearts and on our lips. It's amazing that our love for you continues to grows more and more. God is Good and His Will Be Done.
September 12, 2023
Drana V
September 12, 2023
♥
Ricky Roman
September 11, 2023
Continue to Sleep In Eternal Peace Simon, Dorian, Karina, Brunie, Doreen & Ricky will never forget you❤
Ricky Roman
September 9, 2021
Prayers & Blessings for Simon & the Dedvukaj family may you continue to Rest In Eternal Peace, Love Ricky, Brunie, Doreen, Dorian, Nina❤
g
September 8, 2021
❤
Drana v
September 8, 2021
♥
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Simon on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Drana V
September 1, 2020
✝❤ Thinking of you + miss you + love you xoxoxo
Drana V
February 17, 2020
Happy #45 Birthday in Heaven I love you my brother Rest In Peace my sweet angel ❤
February 17, 2020
hbd ❤
Drana V
February 16, 2020
Thinking of you
The Kindred Family
January 18, 2020
Sending our sincere condolences to your family. Much time has passed but Simon is still very sadly missed and not forgotten. May God continue to give the help needed everyday.
Drana Vukaj
December 5, 2019
♥
Hana
December 5, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
M
December 5, 2019
<3
Julie Christines
December 4, 2019
Always end up on thie page when I am on the computer for too long...We miss you..Baby simon reminds me of you.
Donna V
November 10, 2018
Rest In Peace
Donna V
November 10, 2018
♥ Thinking of you Miss you my brother
The Kindred Family
November 9, 2018
We send our deep sympathy to your family for your loss of Simon. Daily may God continue to give the needed help to cope. He will be sadly missed and always remembered.
Hana
January 1, 2018
We Love Simon and miss you... to see your family Love you the way they do and to carry your name is such a beautiful blessing to know we will never forget you.
Linda
January 1, 2018
Happy New Year Daja Simon
Hugs and Kisses <3
g
December 31, 2017
❤
DMV
December 27, 2017
♥
Linda
September 29, 2015
I miss you like crazy.
g
September 8, 2015
<3
Ricky Roman
September 11, 2014
Simon & The Entire Dedvukaj Family, may The Lord continue to Bless you and your beautiful family, time may elapse but our thoughts & prayers will live forever! GOD Bless all those who lost their lives . Dorian, Karina , David , Brunie , Doreen , Ricky <3
September 10, 2014
~s~
September 19, 2013
~s~
Ricky Roman
September 11, 2013
Simon our thoughts and prayers are with you today and forever also to the many beautiful souls who lost their lives on that day!
GOD BLESS You & Your Lovely Family <3. Dorian, Karina, Brunie, Doreen & Ricky Roman
Hana Clegg
September 10, 2013
Always in our heart...
Hana Clegg
September 10, 2013
Love you and miss you Simon,,,
Sal Gjonbalaj
September 9, 2013
Our thoughts are with your family , God bless
Angelina Gjonaj
June 13, 2013
Simon, may you have everlasting happiness. May your loved ones find comfort in knowing that you are in God's loving care and that you will all be together again.
May 18, 2013
~s~
g
January 4, 2013
happy new year sd. love you more and more each day xoxo see you in heaven
December 26, 2012
<3 love you, miss you, Merry Christmas<3
December 18, 2012
~s~
November 18, 2012
always thinking of you.
September 17, 2012
May you rest in eternal peace Simon. You were a wonderful man. God bless you and watch over youre family & loved ones. Daniella
Julie G
August 30, 2012
I miss you Simon
Lisa V
February 17, 2012
Happy Birthday 37 <3
valbona
February 17, 2012
Happy Birthday in Heaven Simon! May your presence be always with us! I love you and miss u everyday!!
<3 37
February 16, 2012
~s~
virginia kukaj-Hartman
September 12, 2011
i didnt know Simon, but it hits closer to home when tragedies like these affect one of your own people. May God give you all the strength to find peace and continue to carry on Simon's memory.
Familja e Rrok Noshit Camaj
September 11, 2011
Thinking of all of you today.
Valbona
September 11, 2011
Felt your presence today! Love you! Rest in Peace my sweet angel!
ricky roman
September 11, 2011
we know you are watching over your family and when good things happen, we know that you're in god's ear! god bless you & your lovely family! ricky, doreen, dorian , karina, brunie. yorktown hgts!
teresa mcmanus
September 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valbona Mrijaj
September 10, 2011
10 years later and the whole in our hearts is still there! We miss you and love u dearly! You were taken from us before we got the chance to say bye, kiss you, hug you, and share one more laugh with you! Simon, watch over us and protect the family. We all know your with us in spirit! We can feel you! Love you! Rest in peace angel! Love you!
Lisa Vukaj
September 10, 2011
10 years later and not a day passes by that i don't think of you. Just thinking of what you would say to make our lives better. Thank you for helping me when I struggle, thank you for all the beautiful memories you left us with. It hasn't gotten easier, our lives still incomplete without you here. But we are honoring and remembering your life. I know that you are with us, I know that you are proud and we will never let you down. Its still hard to believe that you are not here with us, but again we are grateful for the time we had with you. I love you and I miss you dearly.
<3
September 9, 2011
s~
Sal Gjonbalaj
September 9, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with your family..
Kayla F
September 9, 2011
I didn't get the chance to meet you but I did meet ur fam and Gina is a part of my life. I kno you are looking down on them now and everyday. You will always be remembered.
gjyste b
September 8, 2011
reading what everyone has to say about you mead me cry and think what if i was to loss a family member or some close to me =( its really sad the good ones always die young... i remember you from when i was lil i would see you at donnas house very nice person .. your always missed !! rip angle <3
Antonette Gjelaj
September 3, 2011
I remember when 9/11 first happened, my sister, Diana went crazy trying to look for any trace of Simon. She called every hospital and searched his name for hours at a time. She thought she found him alive at one point but it was a fake posting someone made. She cried and cried. That same year she died in May. The good die young, he must have chosen her to take with him to our Father. They will never be forgotten. Sweet Angels. I love you guys. <3
Linda P
September 1, 2011
Simon, reading the comments left on this guest book brought tears to my eyes even though we've never met, I can see how much you are loved and what an amazing person you really were. May God Bless you and your family. You're their guardian angel now.
Rest Heavenly Peace.
Valbona
September 1, 2011
Miss and luv u very much! 10 yrs later, and the pain remains the same!! Guide us and protect us always! We know we have an angel in heaven! I feel ur presence! Love u!
September 1, 2011
i didn't know you. but i got to know your siblings over the years and can only imagine what a cool person you too must have been. the way they speak of you, you must have influenced who they have become today. that alone makes you a great person, rip
September 1, 2011
Simon the years have gone by and i could do nothing but learn to live with out you here. I miss your life and the memories never made. My life as i loved it changed 10 yrs ago and it has moved too fast without you. If there is a Heaven, I know you are there. The agony our family has felt will always be deep in my soul but will be reflected on to others in a generous compassionate loving positive light for that is what you were to me. I Love you! Donna V
Linda V.
June 23, 2011
Time keeps moving on, but the hurt remains. I miss you very much Simon.
g
December 11, 2010
smile.
Vinny Dedvukaj
November 15, 2010
Always in our heart and thoughts may your sprirt live on
Ricky Roman
September 13, 2010
To the Dedvukaj Family we would like to send our love to Simon and your whole entire family God Bless All of you & Gid Bless The United States Of America! Dorian, Karina, Ricky, Doreen, Brunie!
Lisa Vukaj
September 12, 2010
Thank you for giving us everything we need. Strength, Courage, Love, and the right to move on.. We love you and miss you
Christina Gjokaj
August 7, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, But love leaves a memory no one can steal!
your big sis,donna
July 30, 2010
My dear brother i know you are in a better place but i miss all the memories we could of made. I miss your presence,our friendship, humor, and the goodness of your heart. It seems so unreal at times that your not here. I thank God for being able to enjoy you in my life and to know you here on earth. I wish you happiness and peace in Heaven and i know you are shinning bright and beautiful! I know you are around still loving us and helping us! Simon this is how it has to be i guess. . -God help us all
Vinny D
February 17, 2010
happy birthday simon may you rest in peace,always in our hreats and prays
Valbona
February 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Simon! Love you and miss you very much! every year seems to get harder and harder without u around! i miss you smile! Hope your watching over us! love you
Gjyste Dokaj
January 28, 2010
Hey simon, just thinking of you, i love you <3
Jonathan Gegaj
December 11, 2009
To The Family, May God Rest His Soul In Peace.
Vinny Dedvukaj
October 6, 2009
R.I.P Simon always in our hearts and prays
Gerard Van der Leun
September 13, 2009
Again, this year, for you and all others, Simon.
The Wound
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September 11, 2009
REST IN PEACE SIMON THE THREE ALBANIAN DEDVUKAJ. CAMAJ. GJONBALAJ ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS.
September 11, 2009
It doesn't get easier. Miss you and thank you for all the good times.. Keep on watching over us all.
Lisa
rosa
September 11, 2009
Rest In Peace Simon. We love u and miss u.
U will never be forgotton!!
September 11, 2009
RIP SIMON ...
Sal Gjonbalaj
September 11, 2009
Our prayer's and thought's
are with your family.
Valbona
September 11, 2009
Simon,
Thinking of u today and everyday! We love you and miss u more than words can say and actions express!!!!!!! Mwaaaaa Rest in Peace! we love u!
Ricky Roman
September 11, 2009
Simon my heart goes out to you and your family!! May GOD Bless You!
rosa
February 17, 2009
happy birthday
rosa
February 17, 2009
hey simon
happy birthday
we love u and u will always be remembered
love rosa
Doug Abraham
February 17, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Lisa V.
February 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Simon.. Missing you more than anyone will ever know!
Gjyste Dokaj
January 22, 2009
Simon we will never stop loving you.You meant to WHOLE WORLD and much more to us. We miss you so much. All that counts now is that your in a much better place.
love, your little sister
December 12, 2008
hey simon. i miss you so much.
rosa
December 12, 2008
hey simon ,
miss u and love u ur always in our prayers
Mark Jagg
November 6, 2008
Dear Simon, you live in our hearts with precious memories, and are a reminder...that life was unfair to you...Because of that...you are our hero...Simon Dedvukaj
Christina Dokaj
October 14, 2008
Miss You Simon , Your alwasys in our heart
Ricky Roman
September 11, 2008
To The Dedvukaj Family although I never met
Your beloved Simon we were fortunate enough
to meet your beautiful family may GOD BLESS
Simon and all those whom we pray for on
this day. "we will never forget" Ricky,Doreen,
Dorian,Karina,Brunie,Rufino.
S. Gjonbalaj
September 11, 2008
To the Dedvukaj family
Our thoughts and prayers are with You today stay strong
Val
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today! I love you and miss u sooo much!!!! Please watch over us.
Hana Clegg
September 10, 2008
Always thinking of our HERO Simon Dedvukaj amongst many others.
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