In Memory of Anthony Alvarado

Anthony was such a wonderful, humble kid. He was a childhood friend of Mark Acevedo and of my son Michael. We lived in the same building. My heart goes out to my friend Sonia. Such a beautiful friend. I know her pain. I, too, lost my son Mark in 1992. She was a wonderful mom. When you loose a child, part of your heart goes with them. And I'm sure that Mark and Anthony are angels and are hanging out in the lord’s paradise and looking down and watching over us. We’ll miss you forever, Anthony and Mark.

*** Posted by Lillian de Jesus on 2010-07-24 ***

With all respect I write this to pay respect to Anthony Alvarado.... I didn't know him, but I am truly sorry for your loss.... Just to let you know, my son's name is Anthony Alvarado, and I'm glad he is not the only one.... I hope that all is well for your family, and may god bless....

Christina (Philadelphia)

*** Posted by Christina Valentin on 2009-12-29 ***

I met Anthony in the 80s at 229E Kingsbridge. He became my best friend and even when I moved back to PR we always kept in touch by phone. I still remember when we used to go play football across the street in Poe park and on Fridays Anthony, Angel and me used to go to the bar at Jerome and he always asks the bartender for a Mistik juice, and till these day every time I go to the Bronx I always remember my good friend. My e mail is mrdnscott9 at hotmail.com

*** Posted by Scott Markham Rodriguez on 2009-09-11 ***

He is my brother, and I love him forever. He is my heart and soul. If you would like to contact me or would like to talk to me about my brother, hit me back at freestyleboyz1462162 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

*** Posted by Gabriel i Alvarado on 2009-08-14 ***

There is another person with the same name, Anthony Alvarado, and he's not dead yet—because that's me.

*** Posted by Anthony on 2009-04-05 ***

What can I say? Anthony was the embodiment of what a man should be. Anthony was sent to us from heaven to let us know,  by setting an example, just how special we all really can be. Anthony's love was infectious. He made you want to be a better person, to be an optimist because life is grand. He will always be remembered as a kind, loving, and sweet person to me. I really miss walking into him every now and then in the neighborhood. Me and my sister Janick hung out with Anthony, Carlos, Fernando, etc.... Please feel free to email me at anniedilullo (at) yahoo (dot) com. Anthony, I miss you and wish you were here.

*** Posted by Anna Rosario Di Lullo on 2009-03-04 ***

I don't remember when I met Anthony. I knew that I was pretty young, probably around the age of 3 or 5. I can't remember most of the things that we did together, but I will always have one memory on my mind. It was Anthony, his son Joshua, Johnny, my sister Nery, and I. We were all in a line doing the dance and jamming to Limbo-Limbo-Limbo.... Anthony was a great guy! I would never forget him. Even though I was young and might not remember anything, I will always remember his kindness and his love. When the Twin Towers happened, I was too young to notice what was going on and what I was losing. At my age now, 14, I understand. It's a bit harder for me now because he was a great guy! Nothing hurt me more than seeing Sonia, his mom, crying, devastated with tears. Every time I see the World Trade Center collapse, I always cry, not because I want to, but because I have no choice. It affected me in a harsh way, and it's just hard to forget about everything like that. Losing someone you know is hard. It feels like a part of you has been taken away. Anthony, I love you! Sonia, you will always be my Grandma! I love you soo much! God bless you.

*** Posted by Reynali Nieves on 2008-09-15 ***

Although my best friends and I are not related, we look towards each other as brothers and consider each other's family our own family as well. Today marks the day we lost a member of 'our family'. My family. In his absence, I have seen his son grow and mature into a responsible and respectable young man. It's what Anthony would have wanted, would have raised him to be were he still with us. I know he's up in heaven looking down upon Joshua and the rest of his family with a smile on his face. Proud of what his son has become. Rest easy brother.

*** Posted by Jason Estrella on 2008-09-11 ***

I met Anthony on Valentines Day, 1987. We became good friends. Even though we moved apart, we always managed to pick up the phone just to say "Hi". He was the kind of person that you can talk to anytime. We would spend hours and hours on the phone until the break of dawn. The last time we talked, it was the night before 9/11. He called to tell me that he got some tickets to visit me down in Florida for the following weekend. But things changed. My heart and prayers to the Alvarado / Irrizary family.

Anthony, "STILL MISSING YOU"

*** Posted by Janice Melendez on 2007-09-11 ***

I didn't know him, just stumbled on this page by accident... I'm really sorry for your enormous loss! May God be with you all, comfort you and bless you!

*** Posted by Kimmie Wheeler on 2006-11-25 ***

I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START ANT I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T SPOKEN TO YOU IN LONG TIME. EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT YOU I SAY WHY,
WHY YOU I REMEMBER WHEN WE ALMOST LOST YOU THE FIRST TIME I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY FRIEND COULD'VE DIED BUT YOU DID IT YOU PULLED THREW.THEN 9/11 HAPPENED I ASK GOD WHY HE DIDN'T TAKE YOU THEN TO PUT YOU THREW THE SUFFERING YOU WENT THREW.
I DON'T MEAN TO WRITE ANYTHING THAT BRINGS BACK BAD MEMORIES. THERE WOULD BE A BOOK WHEN IT COMES TO THINGS I REMEMBER ABOUT YOU.  THE THINGS WE DID GOOD AND BAD.  THE GIRLS WE DID...YOUR GREAT FAMILY ESPECIALLY YOUR MOM!! YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER.  ANT I MISS YOU YOUR FRIEND FOREVER BIG A TO YOU, ADRIAN TO ALL OTHERS.  ANYONE WANT TO SEND ME A EMAIL SEND IT TO moralesnel@yahoo.com  THIS IS FROM ADRIAN'S WIFE BECAUSE OF HIM I MEET MY HUSBAND AND I REMEMBER ANT AS THE MOST SWEETEST AND MOST HOMBLE MAN I WILL EVER MEET...HE WAS ALWAYS WITH A SMILE AND MADE ME FEEL SO SPECIAL JUST TO BE AROUND HIM, HE WAS ONLY 19 YEARS OLD WHEN I FIRST SAW HIM IN POE PARK, HE SAID HELLO TO MY SISTER AND WE STARTED A GREART FRIENDSHIP.. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND LOVE NELLY

*** Posted by Adrian Ruiz on 2005-10-06 ***

I lived in the same building as Anthony in the 80's.  He was always like a big brother to me.  We played sports with all our neighborhood friends and we called ourselves "The Kingsbridge Bombers."  We played against different neighborhoods at Poe Park, St. James Park, and Walton H.S.  It was a magical time for all of us and some of the best memories of my life.  Until the day I die, I will be a part of "The Kingsbridge Bombers" and I will never forget the guys: Carlos, Adrian, David, Manny, Vigilio, Cesar, Fernando, Pancho, Abel, Frank, Chino, Watson, Guido, and the rest of the gang.  If anyone wants to get in touch with me, you can email me at mikeacevedo70@yahoo.com.  I'm in the army right now, stationed in Germany, but as soon as I receive something, I'll try to get back to you ASAP.  Anthony, my friend, mentor, and brother-from-another-mother, look down on all of us from heaven and know that you are a permanent memory in all our lives.  MIKE

*** Posted by mike acevedo on 2005-09-10 ***

I grew up with Anthony at 229 E. Kingsbridge road.  We played football, baseball, stickball, and any other sport with our friends.  we called ourselves The Kingsbridge Bombers.  I had a little brother named Mark who also passed away, and when 9/11 occurred, it felt like I lost a big brother.  If anyone ever lived in the Kingsbridge area in the 80's, you would know me.  I moved around 1987.  You can reach me at mikeacevedo70@yahoo.com.  Anyone else, can still email me, because I'd love to talk about how cool Anthony was.  My list of Angels in heaven keeps growing.  He was a true friend.  It's hard to find friends like any of the guys on the team.  It was a magical time in Kingsbridge and I wouldn't change anything about it.  I've been in the army for the last four years and I have three years left.  Even if you don't support the whitehouse, always support the troops.  Take care

*** Posted by Mike Acevedo on 2005-09-10 ***

I am The mother of Anthony Alvarado an would like to thank every one for taking a look at my sons memorial. Please feel free to contact me by email fatmammashouse@aol.com

*** Posted by Sonia Irizarry on 2005-08-19 ***

I met anthony in the summer of 1981 i was sitting on a bench watching a few kids play baseball he was one of the kids he came over to me and introduced himself to me and asked me if i wanted to play ball with them i did and that day was the start of a friendship that's ireplaceble. we hung out in poe park in the bronx we went to the same schools, played in the same baseball teams, he even went out with my sister. he called my mother titi.  all that im trying to say is that he was agreat friend and there isnt a day i dont think about him yo antman we miss you  and we love you  im trying to locate any of his relatives  if they read this they can call my store 631-929-1517 or 631 -281-8020 i really would like to talk to any of his relatives  thank you .....love you ant

*** Posted by manny rodriguez on 2004-09-11 ***