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His hands. He could pretty much do anything with his hands. Build anything. Fix anything. Cook anything.
Stephen F. Masi had gifted hands and the imagination to put them to innumerable good uses. "I don't know where he got it from," his wife, Joan, said. "He could just figure out how to do anything with his hands."
He did everything around the house. She, in turn, watched and learned from him, and they became a team. She would install a light fixture and put up wallpaper right alongside him.
Mr. Masi, 55, a senior service technician at Cantor Fitzgerald, lived in Selden, on Long Island, with his wife and their son, Stephen, 18. Among other things, he and his wife were both very much into cooking. He liked to watch cooking shows, and they found it fun to go out to dinner and, when they enjoyed a dish, to go home and try to figure out how to prepare it. And they invented their own recipes, dozens of them: lots of soup, a tasty chicken-and-tomatoes dish and plenty of desserts.
There were some missteps, dishes they concocted that after one tasting they swore they would never make again, but the good ones far overwhelmed the errant ones.
"He loved to entertain," Mrs. Masi said. "He always made sure there was tons and tons of food." Of course. He was using his hands.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Masi
Antoinette Berardi
September 27, 2024
Today we visited ground zero from Canada and Mr. Masi's name caught our attention as there was a white rose beside his name. Condolences to his family and hope they are ok. We will never forget what happened that terrible, terrible day 23 years ago.
Nikki Ingianni
September 12, 2020
My husband, Martin Ingianni, knew Steve as his boss at the phone company and as a beloved friend. On the 10th anniversary, Marty added his remembrance to Steve below. Marty passed away 2 years ago but I know he would want me to add his name to Steve's memorial on this 19th anniversary. May they both rest in peace. Nikki Ingianni
Victor Araujo
September 11, 2020
In Memory,
Stephen Frank Masi and his family
Tracey M
April 28, 2020
I live in Florida and am just quietly watching a YouTube video of the 9/11 Memorial. Its just a video of a walking tour through Lower Manhattan. I caught Stephens name as the camera panned over the fountains and at that moment felt a need to pray for him and his family. I did not know him but Im sure he was a wonderful man. God bless you all.
A Canadian
December 23, 2019
I offer my condolences to Stephen's family, may he rest In peace.
Judy Smith
November 5, 2016
I recently received an American flag that was gifted to me by my cousin Richard and Yvonne in honor of Stephen F. Masi. My cousins attended a Memorial Service in North Tonawanda NY, a small city near Buffalo NY. We have the flag displayed on a stand in our lanai. On an additonal note, we were vacationing in New York City on September 11th - and will forever remember how supportive and caring New Yorkers are. Bless you all.
September 12, 2016
I did not know your husband but he and I share the same last name...Masi. My name is Alfred Masi from New Haven, CT. Just wanted to express my regrets to you and your family. God Bless. AL.
Brittany Pellegrino
September 11, 2014
You may not know me but that's okay. I know you. I'm your niece. I recently just found out about you and I'm very sad that I never got the chance to meet you. I can't wait to meet you in Heaven! Prayers...
S J. Friscia III
August 21, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Garrett M
April 17, 2013
When I visited ground zero last year I snapped a photo of one of the tower footprint memorials. Mr. Masi's name just so happened to be the name that centered prominently in the photo. It turned out to be one of my favorite and most powerful photos of my trip.
Today I am sitting waiting to get my hair cut thousands of miles away from ground zero, and Stephen Frank Masi's name catches my eye on a 9/11 flag of honor hanging on the wall. This flag list all those that perished on that day.
Today I searched his name on my phone and was happy to find this memorial page. It is a I can do to hold the tears back reading about this kind and loving man. This is the first time in 12 years since the tragedy that I have associated a name and a face to the tragedy, and Im happy it is him. It's heartbreaking to imagine the pain that his family has been through. I pray that they continue to heal. Rest in peace.
Martin Ingianni
September 14, 2011
On this 10 year anniversary I was thinking of Steve. He was my boss in AT&T, but he was more of a friend to me.
P Tabbernor
December 25, 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.
Janet King
September 11, 2005
Dear Joan and Family,
Its been years since I have seen you I think about all of you all the time. Believe it or not I just found out today with the reading of the 9/11 victims. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janet King
kellie
March 7, 2004
well today i went to ground zero and it felt sad but i prayed for everyone espically steve father me and him werent really friends but i seen how upset he was that day n i didnt find out what happend till we grudated..may he rest in peace..
Scott W. Peterson
September 10, 2003
Dear Masi Family,
On the one year anniversary of 9/11, Idaho State University printed off labels with the names of every person who perished on that fateful day. During classes last year, these labels were given to students to wear throughout the day, in memory of each victim. I took two names that day. Stephan F. Masi is one of the names.
After 9/11/2002, I couldn't throw away the label, so I taped it to my computer. For the last year, I have been looking at his name practically every day. This second anniversary, I will wear his name again, in memory of Stephan F. Masi.
This second anniversary, I decided to look for some information on Stephan F. Masi. That's how I found this guest book. Please know that I will proudly wear his name every September 11. I am a teacher, and my students ask about him. I can now tell them about your husband, father, and loved one.
He is, and always will be, in my thoughts prayers and memory.
Sincerel y,
Scott W. Peterson
Diana Matos-DeVivio
September 11, 2002
Steve, we loved you so very very much! Joan was right, you were always an amazing cook! All those years we shared holiday meals at your home. How that will never be the same again is of great sorrow yet the memories will always be pleasant ones. I know you have met my Dad in heaven. We will always love you and miss you.
SEAN MASI
August 7, 2002
GOD BLESS YOU STEPHEN! MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF NEED!
Sharon Hauser
August 6, 2002
My husband, Al, always talked to and about Steve. He was in our thoughts constantly after 9/11. I regret that we never got that chance to get together for dinner like the two of them had planned. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
JUDY MARROQUIN
July 16, 2002
I KNOW IT HAS BEEN REALLY HARD,THESE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS,BUT GOD IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. AS ALWAYS YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY HEART. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Angie Campbell
May 6, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace forever more.
Mary Ann & Ed Snyder
May 3, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
becky powers
March 13, 2002
my prayers are with you and your family
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
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