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Nancy Muniz Obituary

Improving Self, and Others
Her son, now 8, was born with a developmental difficulty and could not walk at first. But Nancy Muniz had taken a course in massage therapy and supplemented the therapy he received through his school with some of her own. Now, his aunt Ada Muniz said, he walks just fine and "everybody says he's real intelligent."

"We both had a real interest in helping others, and in helping to better ourselves," she added.

Toward that end, Nancy Muniz, who was working as an administrative assistant at the World Trade Center, liked to watch Oprah Winfrey's show and to read self-help books. She would also get together with Ada for the occasional spirit- and body-toning yoga class.

The two sisters even tossed around the idea of starting a physical therapy business together. "But on account of circumstances," Ada Muniz said, "I never got a chance to pursue it."

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 16, 2001.

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Diana Muniz-Mendez San Antonio Texas

September 11, 2022

Every year I listen to hear Nancy's name. Don't know if we're related. But I feel that I have to wait for your name. May God hold you in His arms.

Diana Mendez

September 11, 2019

Nancy is still in my prayers.

Diana Muniz-Mendez

September 11, 2017

To the Muniz family,

My thoughts and prayers are still with you. I have never meet you, but having the same last name brings us close.

May God hold you in His arms and know that Nancy will always be smiling down on you.


Diana Muniz-Mendez
San Antonio, Texas

S J. Friscia III

April 28, 2015

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

Dana De Lei

September 11, 2014

Thinking of you today Nancy. Hoping your son is still feeling your presence with him everyday. Rest in peace old friend.

Dana De Leo

May 20, 2014

I often think of you and OFCOURSE wish you never left the airport. I know you did so you could be closer to your son and you (at the time) very sick mom too, but if you hadn't transferred you would still be here. You were a wonderful woman with a HUGE heart and took care of so many. I visited the memorial and museum Sunday and saw you there and just felt the need to write something here. I am sure you are still helping others up above and watching over your son here. May you rest in peace Nancy and know you are missed.

Sharlene Bordoy- Loubriel

September 11, 2013

Cousin Nancy you will live on in our hearts forever. We will never forget. Rest in Peace beautiful Angel.

Phyllis Klick

September 11, 2011

I too was attracted by the name. (My mom was a Muniz from Galicia Spain.) After reading about Nancy, I can see what a great loss this must be for her family. The actions of so few on 9/11 caused such pain for so many. May God bless your family and all the families who lost loved ones on that day. And God bless the United States of America.

Tiffany McCann

September 10, 2011

Love you and miss you.

Elijah Youngs

September 11, 2009

Nancy was a great woman and a close friend . I worked with her in the WTC. she became my god mom. she thoght me so much. we had many day of fun and laugs. sneaking off to boarder books . she always told me to live my life for me and not for anyone else. I will miss her always . love you NANCY .. your baby boy eli

James Muniz

June 6, 2007

Condolences to the Muniz family. I am someone who didn't know Nancy but I am sorry of your loss. I wish you peace, bless you, and may GOD be in your heart everyday. Thank you for allowing me to leave this message.

P Tabbernor

January 11, 2007

In memory....

Kristine

November 17, 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.

Madeline Soto-Figueroa

September 5, 2006

I met Nancy many years ago through a good friend Jimmy Cruz. I was working at WTC #2 at the time of the attacks also. My prayers and condolences to her entire family.

Luis Ramon Muniz

February 2, 2004

I can't remember meeting Nancy, because of being to young. Also the Muniz family is not what you call small family :)



Let me start by saying, that I have heard many good things about you Nancy, and wish I would of seen you frequently and recently, before your passing. May you rest in peace Nancy, and we will all see you again one day.



By the way. "Ramon Muniz" Which happens to be my grand pa. For those of the Muniz family who knew him and haven't heard, he just passed away of the age of 80 years old. His existence was from 1924-2004. His birthday was on New Years day. So he just made it to his 80th birthday.



We had his funeral on the 29th to 30th and buried him on the 31st. It was great to see so much of the Muniz family and friends around. He will be missed...

Debbie Feliciano

September 11, 2003

Familia Muñiz Feliciano y Titi Josefa



Se que este dolor que embarga tu corazon, solo el amor de Dios, podra mitigarlo y darte el consuelo que tanto necesitas. En Isabela, Puerto Rico los recordamos con mucho cariño y sabes que oramos por todos ustedes. Titi Josefa, te queremos mucho y apesar de la distancia estas presente en nuestros corazones.



Dios te bendiga a ti y a toda tu familia.



Debbie, Vicky, Jenny, Bechy, Danny, Tito, Itin y en especial tu hermano Jose y tu cuñada del alma Monsa.

Debbie Feliciano

September 11, 2003

Familia Muñiz Feliciano y Titi Josefa

Se que este dolor que embarga tu corazón, solo el amor de Dios, podra mitigarlo y darte el consuelo que tanto necesitas. En Isabela, Puerto Rico los recordamos y sabes que siempre oramos por todos ustedes. Titi Josefa, sabes que te queremos mucho y apesar de la distancia estas presente en nuestros corazones.

Dios te bendiga a ti y a toda tu familia.

Debbie, Vicky, Jenny, Bechy, Danny, Tito, Itin y en especial tu hermano José y tu cuñada del alma Monsa.

Linda Rodriguez

February 5, 2003

Linda Rodriguez - Miami, Floria



It was over a year, when I found out that Nancy Muniz was part of the World Trade Center death's.

A friend called me up one day to say hello, and eventually asked if I had heard. In complete and utter shock, I said no. For another year, I refused to believe it, I was in denial. I needed proof, and another friend found this site and sent it to me. My heart almost stopped, as I filled with dread and sorrow and shock. Even now, it is hard to accept, but I have finally tried to accept it.

I knew Nancy Muniz for many year's. I was her maid of honor when she first married Jimmy Cruz. She was the most beautiful and sweetest girl I have ever met. She was beautiful inside and out. She was so intelligent and creative, and always there for anyone who needed her. I remember how much she loved her family, and how she worried about everyone. She had incredible strength, and a heart of gold. I watched her grow through the year's, and she just bloomed and became an incredible woman, and an outstanding human being. We shared so many good time's together. We had dinner over each other's house, spoke on the phone alot having great conversation's, and had great time's up in Vermont together. I lost track of everyone, when I moved to Florida, but always had her in my heart. I loved her greatly and always will. I truly miss her so. I can still see her beautiful face and hear her voice. She was indeed a great light in this world, and she made the world a better place, just by being in it. Her presence will be missed by many.

I pray always for her, and for her beautiful family that she loved so very much. I remember them all, and extend my deepest sympathy's.

I love you Nancy Muniz, and may God bless you with the highest of blessing's, now and always. I will see you again one day, untill then my dearest friend, Peace be upon you and your family.

All my love, Your Friend Linda Rodriguez

DAVID MUNIZ

October 25, 2002

I JUST WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE MUNIZ FAMILY.NANCY IS REJOICING WITH OUR LORD JESUS IN HEAVEN JUST AS HE PROMISISED US ALL WHO LOVE AND LIVE FOR HIM,ETERNAL LIFE WITH GOD. GOD BESS ALL.

Kerry Embrey

September 14, 2002

On the Anniversary of the attack on America, the radio station Star 100.7 in San Diego rang a Freedom Bell for each life lost on September 11. I waited in line for two and a half hours, to receive the name of Nancy Muniz. I went up to the stage, and at 8:55 PST, proudly honored Nancy and rang the bell in her memory. I couldn't wait to find out more information about her, and knowing her spirit through this week site, I am even more honored. Finding out that Nancy was at one time in the construction field, was a blessing, for that is my own field, being very active in an organization called the National Association of Women in Construction. Her spunk and endless love for her family is qualities similar to mine. In the afterlife, I will gladly search for her and know that her name was given to me for a reason!

If her family reads this, I would love to find out more about her wonderful spirit.

Judy Figueroa

September 13, 2002

Nancy was my goddaughter by confirmation. She was a very thoughtful & considerate person - also very loving. She always had a smile on her face and made everyone around her feel good about themselves. The Muniz family is always in our thoughts and prayers.



God bless you & with love,



Judy Figueroa & Family

Michael Muniz

September 12, 2002

Although like all americans, I was affected by the tragedy in New York. However, here in Oregon it was hard to have any personal relationship with the many people who lost their lives on September 11. I decided to look for someone who shared my last name and I found Nancy. There are few Muniz in this country since the name originated in Asturias and now I wonder if Nancy and I are somehow related in history. My questions began. Was Nancy Puerto Rican, Cuban, Spanish, Mexican or some other latina? Did she have a love of Salsa or the impact of the bolero? Did she cry when she heard Vicente Fernandez songs of loves lost? Would she have liked my paella or my empanadas? Would we have been friends or compadres? I have read all of the tributes and she must have been a wonderful woman and mother. I now have a connection to someone and I truly feel the loss of Nancy to her family and expecially her son. I will never forget her memory.



Espero Nancy que te descanses en Paz y nos conocemos en el futuro en el cielo.

Kandyce Muñiz

September 10, 2002

Although I didn't know Nancy the articel I read told me how much she was loved by all that knew her. I worked on a National Tribute Quilt that will hang in the American Folk Museum and I made Nancy's square to remember her and her family as we share the our last names. It is so hard for me as it is most Americans to find a way to pay tribute to all of the brave that lost their lives that day. Nancy will always be remembered and all of the victims of 9/11.

Carmen Soto

September 6, 2002

Today Sept 06, 2002. Almost 1 year anniversary of that horrible day. Time went by but, not the memories. I met Nancy like 9 years ago. We worked togetrher at Woodhull Hospital. She works as Adm Secretary of the Medical Director, Exec. Conf. Scretary in the Dept of Obs/Gyn and also in the Dental Dept, from there she went to work at the WTC. She was always looking for something more stable , her major concern a better life for her son Brian ( her pride and joy). She cares a lot for him and her family. Always talking about them and how proud she was of her family and how much she loved them. Nancy was a wonderful woman, so caring, so giving that was so easy to like and love her. Time goes by, but althougt I don't call or visit doesn't mean I forgot. Every time I enter my office I see Nancy's picture hanging at my door . Believe it or not sometimes I talk to her. Nancy's body is not around for us to hold But, she is always around us and embracing us. Waiting for that beautiful that we will be together as God's promises.I know that Brian will be ok, she will be his Guardian Angel and she knows that her family will take care of him.Josefa,Juan,Diana,Ada,Migdalia,Johnny,Brian

and all the family continuing praying for God's strengh and mercy I will pray too. Nancy's friend and co-worker. May God Bless you all. Carmen

Jesenia Cabrera-Loubriel

August 31, 2002

To the Muniz family

I really didn't know Nancy but I heard alot from my grandma Sonia

she used to tell me how good of a person she was and how she treated everyone with so much respect so for all the respect she gave to every one i give my families respect and condolences to u my family.



Never disrespected anyone

Angel from above

Naturally beautiful

Couragous and Bold

Young and Spirited



God Bless You,

The Cabrera-Loubriel Family

Eric Loubriel

Jennifer Loubriel

August 30, 2002

To my God parents and my family,

As i sit here, i think of my childhood and remember the many times being at church singing hymns and participating in the youth group activities. I remember being in the house and the girls playing and doing my hair. But yet i feel very saddened and ashamed for not keeping in touch with you guys through out the years.On that dreadful day we found out that Nancy was missing and for those who read these beautiful tributes to Nancy they will never know the sleepless nights that we endured. The countless phone calls that we made to one another to share whatever info. we had and where we had registered her as missing 1 million times just in making sure that no stone went uncovered and that we had done all that we could.

What I could never tell you is that i admire you my family so very much for your everlasting faith in GOD and for your family unity. You have taught me that no matter whatever the situation always believe in a higher power and never give up hope. I wish i would have spent more time with you guys over the years and gotten to know everyone alot better. I am comforted in that whenever i want to hear her voice or think of her i can play the answering machine at moms house and hear her voice.

Please know that still a year later as we continue to grieve words cannot express the wonderful joy that fills my heart in seeing the way you have all pulled together to care for Brian and show the world what the true meaning of the word family really is.





Sleep my angel for your time has come..........

God has called you please go on....

Nancy you left us too soon....

But that is alright.......

We will meet again..........

One day near the light.....

Many love and miss you....

and still everyone still cries.....

When you are with Mom and Brian....

Help us wipe their eyes...



God Bless you all.

We love you,

Jennifer and Ashley

Sonia Marroquin

August 30, 2002

Nancy was the sweetest most loving person that was a part of our lives. She was my cousin. Always full of cheer. No matter how difficult things may have seemed she managed to make you giggle or laugh. She was a great mother, a loving daughter, great sister and a good cousin. In my heart she'll always be. In my prayers I ask that all of us who knew her feel confort so that some day we can cross our paths once again. Nancy, you are truly missed. Love your cousin and Godmother Lolita!

mercedes vega

July 6, 2002

dear muniz family



we lost a great human being, I admire nancy a great deal since this happen I have dreament about her. I love here and miss here a great deal I just want to say thank you for being my friend I feel the lost as well as the family always remember that someday we will see her again just like me I am waiting to see my brother that I miss a great deal,my love goes out ot Mr.Mrs. Muniz diane,johnny,ada migdalia.



A Poem

Nancy thank for the great memories I have.....You are another angel above......You have a great impact on me since we meet......I feel that this shouldn't had happen to you.......Your memories will always go on with me.....thank for being a friend

Love Always Mercedes & mECHE

lourdes vega-rivera

July 4, 2002

we grew up with the muniz, shared good times and bad. nancy was a big sister to the girls.you will always be missed, and may god give strength to your family to cope with your loss.

Mildred Rodriguez

May 27, 2002

Always, I shall remember Nancy with her great smile and loud laughters that came forth from her heart.

This has been a great loss to many.

Now, she is an ANGEL continuing to share her love, but from above.

Nevertheless, We miss you Nancy.

Julio Rodriguez

April 7, 2002

The shock heard around the world. The day you left ourlives. Losing you is losing a part of us, I hope that a part of us is with you our payers and thoughts will be with you and the family, especially the legacy that you left behind. God Bless you Nancy I love and miss you. See you in my dreams.

Sharon Nivins

March 22, 2002

Knowing Nancy for a few years was very pleasurable. Her department worked with my department in Engineering Construction Division. Nancy would come to our Department on many occassions to drop off mail and pick up work for her department. Each time she came her & I would talked about our families, our problems, vacations & so much more. She would tell me all about her son & I would give her encouragment along the way. Despite the things she went through, she always had an encouraging word for me. Nancy was a very beautiful person & always had a kind word to say. She would be greatly missed. Condolences to her song & all her family.

Allison Munoz

March 16, 2002

I never met Nancy but I heard of her through my sister Gisela Rodriguez who works with her sister Diana. I want to extend my deepest condolences to her entire family and friends. Myself and my family were deeply saddened by her loss. God bless you all and always know that she is always with you every step of the way.

Edna Spanoz

March 12, 2002

Nancy you are so very missed.A smiling face,always happy,friendly to everyone.You inspired trust,respect and admired it in others. Nancy was one of my many cousins, a very loving,remarkable lady with the spirt of an angle.We her family and friends mourn her loss and will always miss her dearly. We were bless to have her in our lives.She is in Gods hands now and will always live in our hearts. "The scent of a flower lingers long past its earthly beauty".

Yolanda Benner

March 11, 2002

I never knew that Nancy worked in the WTC until I called her sister Ada to find out if her other sister Diana who's a police officer was alright. When I heard the horrible news that Nancy was missing, I was in complete shock. I will always remember Nancy for her wonderful smile and kind heart. I still see images of her in my wedding video and it's so hard to believe that she's not here with us. My prayers are with the Muniz family, especially her little boy Brian.



I love you all and God bless,



Yoly and family

Rick Matos

March 1, 2002

A great loss to the family and to all with whom she thouched. All who knew her will miss her with fondness in their hearts.

william perez

March 1, 2002

To Nancy,with love.You are my sister.Allways with a smile.a smile that touched and gave courage.You did and lived as your spirit,with love and COURGE.Help us have your courge.I miss you. Your bro. will

Yvette (Bibi) Cruz

February 28, 2002

Nancy; She was an angel even before 9/11. Now she is up in heaven lookin down on her lil. boy, her family and all of us that loved her so dearly! We will always remeber her as the nice angel that always put a smile on our faces and always knew how to make someone, anyone smile!



We Love U

alays did, and

Always will!***

Bibi, Ita and all of us at 995

Francis Rodriguez-Pescetto

January 31, 2002

Always I will remember Nancy as an excellent mother, an excellent person. She was always ready to help anybody, in her family, the office, the train or the street.

My prayers will be always with her and her family.

Ana Martinez

January 17, 2002

Nancy will always be in my thoughts.

It's hard to express what one feels when a trajedy that happened in a few hours felt like a life time. Since day one that I met Nancy by introduction of ourselves I knew there was something special about her. It wasn't only her beautiful son but her beautiful personality. I would turn that left to enter the doors leading to my desk and the first person I would see every morning will be Nancy. She would tell me "It's not that bad, put a smile on your face". Not everyone makes me smile, but she sure did. I would sometimes skip lunch to chat with her. Even though I was not able to get to know her longer "I wish I had" I will always cherish the happy times, the good advice and the loving friendship that Nancy and I had. Nancy my blessings will always be with you and your family.

Lakitia Sanderlin

January 8, 2002

God's Blessing's to the Nuniz family.

Dana DeLeo

January 7, 2002

I worked with Nancy for a few months when she was working on the third floor in Bldg 14 at JFK. She was a wonderful person and a loving mother. She talked about her son repeatedly and you could see the love and devotion she had for him just by her eyes. My heart goes out for her son and her family. I hope that in time the pain will ease and the memories will bring laughter and smiles back to their faces. God Bless You all, and God Bless Nancy. Angel Above!

Teresa Jahn

December 19, 2001

We are deeply sorry for your loss of Nancy. May her life and love continue living on through her loved ones. 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

Laurie Spencer

October 31, 2001

I knew Nancy from working in the Construction Division. She was always pleasant and always the first to say hello.



Her smile remains in my memory. It feels as if she's merely stepped away for a little while.

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