In Memory of Kristen Montanaro

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I have so early childhood memories with you Kristen (and Karen and Jamie Ellen and Libby!). I remember my sister Theresa being the grown up and babysitting us all. I could not write down all that we did in such a short time, and although through the years we did lose touch, you and karen were always always in our hearts. I remember discovering Led Zeppelin IV on your Moms Record player and playing Tangerine over and over again. Whenever I hear that, I get chills because I feel like you are standing next to me. Rock on in Heaven Kristen Forever. Love Carol n Theresa.

*** Posted by carol sparandera cutting on 2011-09-11 ***

I only met Kristen once or twice, but I commuted to NYC with Jamie regularly. I think of you all often. God bless you on this 10th anniversary of a horrible event in US history.

*** Posted by jf on 2011-09-11 ***

Forever Young

*** Posted by Donna Frank on 2011-09-06 ***

Kristen,

I met you and Karen the first time in DeMatti's Park Camp with my sister, and you and I connected, and Rosie and Karen connected. They were "girlie girls"; we weren't. I didn't see you thru the winter months, but you were my best summer friend back then, in the way that only kids can be.... I miss you, and I wonder what wonderful things you would have accomplished or how many people's lives you would have touched.... I KNOW your sisters and Mom miss you every day. Godspeed, girl!

*** Posted by Pamela Falco on 2010-09-11 ***

I was at my daughter's soccer camp in Harvey Cedars, NJ this morning, and I took a walk to the water with my two-year-old son and my dog while I waited for her to finish. I noticed the beautiful park bench with Kristen's name engraved. Today is August 26th, and a balloon and flowers were attached to the bench. As I read the dates on the bench, I realized it was her birthday today and that she passed away on 9/11/01. Just reading the date brought to my eyes tears and images I'd rather not remember. You see, I was at 1 World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11/01. I often ask myself why I survived. As I look at my little son's smiling face and listen to my daughter's laughter on the field, I have to believe it was because they were meant to be. My heart and prayers go out to your family.

*** Posted by Sharon Marinaccio on 2010-08-26 ***

Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars, NJ (LBI)

I walk my dog at this park, and I noticed a young woman's name etched on a bench: Kristen Leigh Montanaro 8/26/67 - 9/11/01.... Just the date alone speaks for itself. Every time I walk pass that bench, I look out into the bay and say a prayer for you and your family. On 8/26 of every year, I make a special trip to your bench to see the flowers and the sentiments that are left ... and again I say a prayer for you ... and wish you a Happy Birthday. I will always pray for you.

Love,
Roz and Hamilton (my dog)

*** Posted by Roz on 2010-07-14 ***

I do miss you so much: your smile, your energy—I will never forget you, sweetie.

*** Posted by joe gansas on 2009-04-13 ***

I grew up with the girls, Kristen, Karen and Jamie and let's not forget lil Libby. We were the Maryland Street Crew.I remember so many good times all of us had, from beating up the kid down the street "CLEM"...lol, to sleigh riding down by Labetti Post. We built go carts, had tree houses and a club house out back of the "TWINS" yard. I remember Ellen working in a plant store and always had plants all over the house.I remember Ellen dating Jim at the time with his yellow car always fixing it...lol. We hung out at either the TWINS house or my great grams house "HONEY", or we would be making one of our million trips to the little candy store "VICS", to buy sweedish fish or flying saucers for a penny. We all went to camp at Damaties Summer Camp, went to Tottenville Pool and planted a garden. We would love when the roller skating truck would come or Kristens favorite was the Tennis truck. We would play dodge ball in the sprinkler area, or a checkers championship on the wall. Yes we were all pals. Karen, Kristen, and Jamie were my best friends growing up. They were the best! Ellen and Jimmy were awsome too!
  I feel bad that through the years of H.S. we lost touch with each other, I married and had 3 children, moved to Florida, then after my divorce, moved back to Rosebank. I don't think anyone ever really leaves Rosebank. I saw Kristen many times walking past my home on Tompkins Ave with her walkman on, I guess headed to the beach. So many times in my busy life, I wanted to invite her in and talk about old times, but never had the time them. Now all I have are memories of us as kids, and a few pictures, I keep on my dresser. I was an EMT-D for a private comany out of Staten Island when the Towers were hit. We were all called over there to help. All I could think about was who was in those buildings, and we have to get them out. I was stationed at Chelsea Piers, had surgical tents set up at Liberty Island NJ, but nothing came over. I still cry for you Kristen and all my other friends I have lost over there. But when I do visit Staten Island frequently, I always stop by the Angel Garden and find you and talk a while, it helps. It also helps knowing you are in Heaven with my mom, I hope you two have met up there, I know she would just love you! I know your up there in Heaven singing Rock N Roll with the Angels, Miss you bunches Kristen.
Your Childhood Best Friend, Lisa Maglio

*** Posted by Lisa Maglio Payne, Schuylkill Haven, Pa on 2005-09-19 ***

she was my love, my life, always my angel...I will love you Kris for the rest of my life

*** Posted by Mark Stapelfeldt on 2005-09-11 ***

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