In Memory of Paul Innella

I miss you with all my heart, Uncle Paul. Every picture I look at my eyes start to tear up. I love you! :( <3

*** Posted by Heather Rich (his goddaughter) on 2010-08-23 ***

Rest in peace. Tori loved you. <33333333333333333333

*** Posted by Samantha, Tori's friend on 2010-07-02 ***

As your daughter, no one person alone can replace you. I think about you every day, as well as say prayers for you. You are and always will be a part of my heart. I wrote a story about you a short while ago. It explains my feelings without you and about how I felt when I found out your life had come to a horrific end. When I hear about you, I well up and hide my feelings from family. I can't change what happened that day, even though every day I wish I could. In the words of my mother, "It is what it is." Though I wish it wasn't just "is what it is," I have to face the fact that, even though we all wish we could press rewind the clock, we just can't. You will be deeply missed, and may you R.I.P. God bless all victims of the World Trade Center 9.11.01. I love you. <3333333

*** Posted by Tori, his loving daughter on 2010-06-30 ***

Eight years have not eased the pain or heartbreak of losing you. May you rest in peace.
Love Mom and Dad

*** Posted by Shirley Innella on 2009-09-11 ***

7 years Paul... unbelievable. I continue to pray for you. Your absence is a void in your daughter's life that can never be filled. She's funny, smart, and a real clown - go figure. ;-) Rest in peace and love.

*** Posted by Jennifer Jones Novara on 2008-09-11 ***

Paulie,
I had a dream about you last night - I was asking you if you'd be the godfather to my daughter Abigayle.  And then my mind must have realized something was amiss because I told you that I was so glad you were still here with us.

I wish you were here to play with my kids, teach them silly stuff, and how to dive into the pool (my oldest boy loves to swim)! Sweet thoughts to you in heaven. 

I love you and miss you my friend.

*** Posted by Lori Bocola on 2006-06-07 ***

May God bless you on this your 5th Christmas in heaven.You are still with us every minute of every day. Rest in peace.
Love Mom and Dad

*** Posted by Shirley & Paul Innella on 2005-12-29 ***

Eternity without you my love is still so difficult
Vile are those that still scar you
Living their lives without remorse
May they see what they have caused
Righteous they try to make others believe; they go unpunished
Just as you believed it could happen
Real...beyond their own walls of hatred

May honesty and peace become a part of their holiday season and in the coming New Year so it may differ from the past.

*** Posted by Lucy Aita, Paul's fiance/spouse on 2005-11-26 ***

My Brother Paul, another year has passed.  There is still so much love and compassion that is shown to your family.  We are so fortunate to have so much support during our grieving.  On September 11th we visited your crypt and had a mass in your honor and spent the day with Mom & Dad.  Having the children around really helps them through these difficult times.  Knowing you are in Heaven and looking down on us makes us very content in your love and spirit.

*** Posted by Maria Rich on 2005-09-17 ***

There were so many phone calls today trying to let me know how much they wanted to ease my pain and emptiness, there was not one voice on the phone that wasn't filled with tears and true emotion. The nicest thing that was told to me this day by someone that loved Paul very much at one time, is that she asked him once who his best friend was and he replied "My Mother".
  How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it.
Love MOM

*** Posted by Shirley Innella on 2005-09-12 ***

Just want to say I am grateful to hear Pauls story on CNN tonight...the 4 year anniversary of 9/11. I think allowing his daughter to receive the funds is a great way to memorialize him...so she may now know him.

*** Posted by Jeannie on 2005-09-11 ***

When I watched the Towers in flames and knew you were up there, all I could do was cry and say "My Brother is there." Aunt Marie and I cried and held each other as we watched the Tower fall. I thought about our family and how it would never be the same. It has taken me all this time to pay tribute because my heart could not bear the pain of saying goodbye. Though the words were rarely spoken for they were hard for me to say. I loved you from the day I was born and will continue to until the day I die.
Love Billy (Brother to Paul William Innella)

*** Posted by William Innella on 2004-08-28 ***

Elogy to my Spouse

We made a life together, a home and a household-
He was the world to me, and his love
Held me together in moments of joy and pain-
He was my spouse, come shine or rain,
I long to be with him again
In the great Eternity beyond all things;
My lover, my spouse
Who has gone far away from us
because of this tragedy that has touched the world
Too close to home to ever forget what really matters-
I wish you'd come back to me, and the world
And tell everyone what you really felt inside, of the pain
You feel at leaving me behind-
My lover, my spouse, it is but you and I
Against strange changing destiny, lucky in love, rearranged,
Our love eternal will forever burn, a flame forever more-
We were made for one another and fit together so perfectly
Our hearts beating as one
As free as our love was meant to be-
As free and beautiful as in the beginning,
And as we all must return to dust
And bid farewell to all we wish well
So, my dear, I say good night
Knowing that you will always be near me-
In my heart, your spirit blessed, I hold you close-
You used to sleep beside me, and now you rest
My cherished spouse, forever your love will guide me

Tim Cantey - Poet/Author
and
Lucy A. Aita - Fiance/spouse

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2004-07-25 ***

My Brother
I will always cherish and love you
I'm always thinking of you
I'm proud to be your sister
And now that you're far away in Heaven
I'm gonna keep saying
I love my Brother
And you'll know it in your heart

In honor of Paul, his family has created a Memorial Website for him.  Please come and visit his website at www.paulinnella.com.  Tributes, Comments and photos can be submitted at lijimbo@optonline.net.

*** Posted by Maria Rich on 2004-07-19 ***

To our son Paul
  Your 3rd fourth of July in Heaven. Today was a special fourth. "Ground Zero was reborn on the 4th of July." A Cornerstone was laid for the "Freedom Tower" The inscription carved into the granite pays tribute to all who lost their lives in the Sept.11 attacks and to the enduring spirit of Freedom.
    Your patriotism remains with us always. We can always remember all your patriotic shirts and your love of the Olympics which will be with us soon.
    Rest peacefully.
Forever Mom and Dad

*** Posted by Shirley & Paul Innella on 2004-07-04 ***

A tribute to Paul's last year

*** Posted by Lucy Paul's fiance/spouse on 2004-07-02 ***

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and we relive our memories of living side by side. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. GOD has you in his keeping-we have you in our hearts.
Love Mom and Dad

*** Posted by Shirley & Paul Innella on 2004-06-11 ***

This is the first time I have been able to write a tribute to you Paul, but Aunt Dorothy has joined you along with your Aunt Marie. Your were all too young to leave us. It sure is a comfort to know that the three of you are looking over us. Rest in Peace.

Uncle Tom

*** Posted by Thomas Innella on 2004-06-11 ***

There are so many memorials to Paul that are touching. But, a persons life cannot be changed or altered. Paul's last year was his happiest.

Patti, Lucy's long time friend

*** Posted by Patti on 2004-06-08 ***

On May 5, 2004, God took another Angel.  Aunt Marie is now sitting beside her cherished nephew Paul in Heaven with other family and friends looking down and guiding us.  Come to paulinnella.com to view Paul's life with his family and friends.

*** Posted by Maria Rich on 2004-06-03 ***

Eulogy to my Spouse

We made a life together, a home and a household-
He was the world to me, and his love
Held me together in moments of joy and pain-
He was my spouse, come shine or rain,
I long to be with him again
In the great Eternity beyond all things;
My lover, my spouse
Who has gone far away from us
because of this tragedy that has touched the world
Too close to home to ever forget what really matters-
I wish you'd come back to me, and the world
And tell everyone what you really felt inside, of the pain
You feel at leaving me behind-
My lover, my spouse, it is but you and I
Against strange changing destiny, lucky in love, rearranged,
Our love eternal will forever burn, a flame forever more-
We were made for one another and fit together so perfectly
Our hearts beating as one
As free as our love was meant to be-
As free and beautiful as in the beginning,
And as we all must return to dust
And bid farewell to all we wish well
So, my dear, I say good night
Knowing that you will always be near me-
In my heart, your spirit blessed, I hold you close-
You used to sleep beside me, and now you rest
My cherished spouse, forever your love will guide me

Tim Cantey - Poet/Author
and
Lucy A. Aita - Fiance/spouse

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2004-06-02 ***

God called Aunt Marie on May 5, 2004 to watch over you. She missed you so very much and has never been the same since you were killed. I have lit a vigil candle next to yours for Aunt Marie. Thank you for the sign you sent that your are together.
Love Mom

*** Posted by Your Mom on 2004-06-01 ***

Paul, Happy Easter 2004 in Heaven.  We had Easter with Mom & Dad and friends.  Heather and Jimmy had a great time looking for Easter Eggs.  You were thought of often.  I hope you are proud of your website.  We try to add to it as often as we can.  Keep looking down on your family.  Until we meet again.
Love always,
Maria & Jim
Sister & Brother-in-law

*** Posted by Maria & Jim Rich on 2004-04-12 ***

Disturbing as so much has been since Paul's untimely death I didn't think there could be anything else left to shock me...until recently...when I was given the picture of Paul falling to his death. Life is so unfair for such a loving and kind person to perish in such a way. It saddens me beyond words. I continue to honor him and will always as my actions will never cease, in his memory, just as he would have expected from his fiance/spouse. I try not to look at the picture of the last minute of his life because it is too difficult to face, but the truth of this horrible act of terrorism must be shown as it is so real. I know he was thinking of me as he was falling...just as I was of him. We loved each other truly and unconditionally for the last year of his life...I can still hear his voice telling me he loved me as he leaned down over our bed to kiss me goodbye before leaving for work. The special moments only he and I shared will never be forgotten and no one can take them from me.

*** Posted by Lucy A. Aita - Fiance/spouse on 2004-01-21 ***

People get upset with me if I share my true feelings about 9-11, so I won't say anything except thanks for providing this website.

*** Posted by Gerald Fitzgerald on 2003-12-13 ***

Paul was an inspiration to us all. I bowled with him on many occasions and always loved his fun loving spirt.  Paul talked about his bowling family (Mom and Dad mostly) and how the sport was in his blood.  He meet his ex-wife Debbie in a bowling league and many of his close friends. If there is a bowling alley up above that is were I'm sure he is.  I still often think about Paul Innella when I'm bowling and what a great friend he was.  Peace to you Paul and to your family.

*** Posted by Loving Friend on 2003-12-04 ***

Eulogy to my Spouse

We made a life together, a home and a household-
He was the world to me, and his love
Held me together in moments of joy and pain-
He was my spouse, come shine or rain,
I long to be with him again
In the great Eternity beyond all things;
My lover, my spouse
Who has gone far away from us
because of this tragedy that has touched the world
Too close to home to ever forget what really matters-
I wish you'd come back to me, and the world
And tell everyone what you really felt inside, of the pain
You feel at leaving me behind-
My lover, my spouse, it is but you and I
Against strange changing destiny, lucky in love, rearranged,
Our love eternal will forever burn, a flame forever more-
We were made for one another and fit together so perfectly
Our hearts beating as one
As free as our love was meant to be-
As free and beautiful as in the beginning,
And as we all must return to dust
And bid farewell to all we wish well
So, my dear, I say good night
Knowing that you will always be near me-
In my heart, your spirit blessed, I hold you close-
You used to sleep beside me, and now you rest
My cherished spouse, forever your love will guide me

Tim Cantey - Poet/Author
and
Lucy A. Aita - Fiance/spouse

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2003-10-24 ***

Paul was one of my Best Friends.  His life was full of joy and adventure.  His friends miss him so much and just want fun, loving Paulie back.  His parents, siblings and friends meant the world to him.  We all know Paul is watching down on us at every get together and laughing and crying along with us.  Paulie, know that we are taking care of your loved ones for you.

*** Posted by A Loving Friend on 2003-10-21 ***

Eulogy to my Spouse

We made a life together, a home and a household-
He was the world to me, and his love
Held me together in moments of joy and pain-
He was my spouse, come shine or rain,
I long to be with him again
In the great Eternity beyond all things;
My lover, my spouse
Who has gone far away from us
because of this tragedy that has touched the world
Too close to home to ever forget what really matters-
I wish you'd come back to me, and the world
And tell everyone what you really felt inside, of the pain
You feel at leaving me behind-
My lover, my spouse, it is but you and I
Against strange changing destiny, lucky in love, rearranged,
Our love eternal will forever burn, a flame forever more-
We were made for one another and fit together so perfectly
Our hearts beating as one
As free as our love was meant to be-
As free and beautiful as in the beginning,
And as we all must return to dust
And bid farewell to all we wish well
So, my dear, I say good night
Knowing that you will always be near me-
In my heart, your spirit blessed, I hold you close-
You used to sleep beside me, and now you rest
My cherished spouse, forever your love will guide me


Tim Cantey - Poet/Author
and
Lucy A. Aita - Fiance/spouse

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2003-09-29 ***

Paul was my best friend's fiance.  I met him a few times at their house in NJ. Every time I met Paul he was a true pleasure to be around.  He and Lucy were always hugging and holding hands like newly weds, it was so nice to see them together and so happy. Paul had such great qualities that are missed so very much. He was a generous, loving man with a great heart. Life will never be the same without him.

*** Posted by Patti on 2003-09-29 ***

Paul was my older Brother.  He is thought of and prayed for each and every day. His memory lives on with me and my children, especially my son Jimmy.  We miss having you in our lives to enjoy the kids and to be there for Mom and Dad.  Billy and I are doing the best we can for them and for each other and have grown so much closer.  I cherish that relationship and know you are smiling on us from above.  Your family and friends meant the world to you and feel your spirt often.  Until we meet again.  We love you.

*** Posted by Maria & Jim Rich on 2003-09-28 ***

Paul was a wonderful son for whom I have been searching the last two years for any information on the last hour of his life. I have nothing of him but wonderful memories that I cherish. His wealth of friends have been so supportive of my family. I found one mother who's son who was only 24 on the 103rd floor and she had contact with her son, he knew he was going to die and she told him to find someone's hand to hold so he wouldn't die alone. I sure pray that it was my son's hand that he found. There seems to be so much missing from life now. God bless all the young innocent victims of 9/11/01.

*** Posted by Shirley Innella Mother on 2003-09-11 ***