Adam P. Arias, 37 gave his life helping others
Date of Death: 9/11/2001; Twin Towers, Manhattan, N.Y.
Also see Adam P. Arias-National September 11 Memorial
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who, as his family put it, "could sing better than 'Old Blue Eyes' himself," was silenced forever on Sept. 11.
Adam P. Arias, the 37-year-old vice president of operations for Euro Brokers, died Sept. 11 outside World Trade Tower 2 when it collapsed after it was hit by the plane overtaken by hijackers.
After running down 84 flights, he managed to escape from Tower 2. Putting his own personal safety aside, Mr. Arias — rather than running away from the building — was seen outside Tower 2 helping firemen direct horrified New Yorkers away from the disaster site, witnesses said.
Born and raised in New Springville, Mr. Arias moved to Dongan Hills when he married in 1998. He was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and earned multiple Security Exchange Commission licenses.
In his free time, Mr. Arias enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid golfer and played regularly on Island courses. He was also an accomplished singer and songwriter and had played with several bands in Staten Island and Manhattan. "He could really sing a ballad and particularly loved singing Frank Sinatra songs. He did rock-n-roll, the classics and opera," said his brother, Donald. He also wrote love songs.
His friends liked giving him nicknames such as "Atom" when he sang and "Sand Wedge" when he played golf.
He also was passionate about NASCAR racing and saw the sport live in the Poconos and in Ohio. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Plains.
"He was the baby," added his brother, Donald, an Air Force officer in air defense. "I'm taking this personally, and I have a new mission — to make sure everyone responsible is brought to justice."
Mr. Arias had received a call from his brother at work warning him to leave after Tower 1 was hit. He responded to his brother as he looked at Tower 1, "You won't believe what I'm seeing. People are falling out of buildings."
As spelled out in Mr. Arias' will, a scholarship fund will be set up in his name to train people to work with his autistic children. His 6-year-old nephew is autistic.
"He was a loving and caring man who did whatever he could to help people," said his wife, Margit.
In addition to his wife, the former Margit Mills, and his brother, Donald; surviving are, his parents, Thomas and Theresa; his other two brothers, Thomas and Andrew, and his two sisters, Lorraine Arias and Lauren Lucchini.
The funeral was Friday from Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a 8:30 p.m. service conducted by the Rev. Trudy Codd in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Cremation followed.
By Staten Island Advance; Posted Sep 11, 2010
By Alysha Sideman
Advance staff writer
Sunday, 09/23/2001
Date of Death: 9/11/2001; Twin Towers, Manhattan, N.Y.
Also see Adam P. Arias-National September 11 Memorial
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who, as his family put it, "could sing better than 'Old Blue Eyes' himself," was silenced forever on Sept. 11.
Adam P. Arias, the 37-year-old vice president of operations for Euro Brokers, died Sept. 11 outside World Trade Tower 2 when it collapsed after it was hit by the plane overtaken by hijackers.
After running down 84 flights, he managed to escape from Tower 2. Putting his own personal safety aside, Mr. Arias — rather than running away from the building — was seen outside Tower 2 helping firemen direct horrified New Yorkers away from the disaster site, witnesses said.
Born and raised in New Springville, Mr. Arias moved to Dongan Hills when he married in 1998. He was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and earned multiple Security Exchange Commission licenses.
In his free time, Mr. Arias enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid golfer and played regularly on Island courses. He was also an accomplished singer and songwriter and had played with several bands in Staten Island and Manhattan. "He could really sing a ballad and particularly loved singing Frank Sinatra songs. He did rock-n-roll, the classics and opera," said his brother, Donald. He also wrote love songs.
His friends liked giving him nicknames such as "Atom" when he sang and "Sand Wedge" when he played golf.
He also was passionate about NASCAR racing and saw the sport live in the Poconos and in Ohio. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Plains.
"He was the baby," added his brother, Donald, an Air Force officer in air defense. "I'm taking this personally, and I have a new mission — to make sure everyone responsible is brought to justice."
Mr. Arias had received a call from his brother at work warning him to leave after Tower 1 was hit. He responded to his brother as he looked at Tower 1, "You won't believe what I'm seeing. People are falling out of buildings."
As spelled out in Mr. Arias' will, a scholarship fund will be set up in his name to train people to work with his autistic children. His 6-year-old nephew is autistic.
"He was a loving and caring man who did whatever he could to help people," said his wife, Margit.
In addition to his wife, the former Margit Mills, and his brother, Donald; surviving are, his parents, Thomas and Theresa; his other two brothers, Thomas and Andrew, and his two sisters, Lorraine Arias and Lauren Lucchini.
The funeral was Friday from Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a 8:30 p.m. service conducted by the Rev. Trudy Codd in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Cremation followed.
By Staten Island Advance; Posted Sep 11, 2010
By Alysha Sideman
Advance staff writer
Sunday, 09/23/2001
Adam P. Arias, 37 gave his life helping others
Date of Death: 9/11/2001; Twin Towers, Manhattan, N.Y.
Also see Adam P. Arias-National September 11 Memorial
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who, as his family put it, "could sing better than 'Old Blue Eyes' himself," was silenced forever on Sept. 11.
Adam P. Arias, the 37-year-old vice president of operations for Euro Brokers, died Sept. 11 outside World Trade Tower 2 when it collapsed after it was hit by the plane overtaken by hijackers.
After running down 84 flights, he managed to escape from Tower 2. Putting his own personal safety aside, Mr. Arias — rather than running away from the building — was seen outside Tower 2 helping firemen direct horrified New Yorkers away from the disaster site, witnesses said.
Born and raised in New Springville, Mr. Arias moved to Dongan Hills when he married in 1998. He was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and earned multiple Security Exchange Commission licenses.
In his free time, Mr. Arias enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid golfer and played regularly on Island courses. He was also an accomplished singer and songwriter and had played with several bands in Staten Island and Manhattan. "He could really sing a ballad and particularly loved singing Frank Sinatra songs. He did rock-n-roll, the classics and opera," said his brother, Donald. He also wrote love songs.
His friends liked giving him nicknames such as "Atom" when he sang and "Sand Wedge" when he played golf.
He also was passionate about NASCAR racing and saw the sport live in the Poconos and in Ohio. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Plains.
"He was the baby," added his brother, Donald, an Air Force officer in air defense. "I'm taking this personally, and I have a new mission — to make sure everyone responsible is brought to justice."
Mr. Arias had received a call from his brother at work warning him to leave after Tower 1 was hit. He responded to his brother as he looked at Tower 1, "You won't believe what I'm seeing. People are falling out of buildings."
As spelled out in Mr. Arias' will, a scholarship fund will be set up in his name to train people to work with his autistic children. His 6-year-old nephew is autistic.
"He was a loving and caring man who did whatever he could to help people," said his wife, Margit.
In addition to his wife, the former Margit Mills, and his brother, Donald; surviving are, his parents, Thomas and Theresa; his other two brothers, Thomas and Andrew, and his two sisters, Lorraine Arias and Lauren Lucchini.
The funeral was Friday from Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a 8:30 p.m. service conducted by the Rev. Trudy Codd in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Cremation followed.
By Staten Island Advance; Posted Sep 11, 2010
By Alysha Sideman
Advance staff writer
Sunday, 09/23/2001
Date of Death: 9/11/2001; Twin Towers, Manhattan, N.Y.
Also see Adam P. Arias-National September 11 Memorial
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who, as his family put it, "could sing better than 'Old Blue Eyes' himself," was silenced forever on Sept. 11.
Adam P. Arias, the 37-year-old vice president of operations for Euro Brokers, died Sept. 11 outside World Trade Tower 2 when it collapsed after it was hit by the plane overtaken by hijackers.
After running down 84 flights, he managed to escape from Tower 2. Putting his own personal safety aside, Mr. Arias — rather than running away from the building — was seen outside Tower 2 helping firemen direct horrified New Yorkers away from the disaster site, witnesses said.
Born and raised in New Springville, Mr. Arias moved to Dongan Hills when he married in 1998. He was a graduate of Port Richmond High School and earned multiple Security Exchange Commission licenses.
In his free time, Mr. Arias enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid golfer and played regularly on Island courses. He was also an accomplished singer and songwriter and had played with several bands in Staten Island and Manhattan. "He could really sing a ballad and particularly loved singing Frank Sinatra songs. He did rock-n-roll, the classics and opera," said his brother, Donald. He also wrote love songs.
His friends liked giving him nicknames such as "Atom" when he sang and "Sand Wedge" when he played golf.
He also was passionate about NASCAR racing and saw the sport live in the Poconos and in Ohio. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Pleasant Plains.
"He was the baby," added his brother, Donald, an Air Force officer in air defense. "I'm taking this personally, and I have a new mission — to make sure everyone responsible is brought to justice."
Mr. Arias had received a call from his brother at work warning him to leave after Tower 1 was hit. He responded to his brother as he looked at Tower 1, "You won't believe what I'm seeing. People are falling out of buildings."
As spelled out in Mr. Arias' will, a scholarship fund will be set up in his name to train people to work with his autistic children. His 6-year-old nephew is autistic.
"He was a loving and caring man who did whatever he could to help people," said his wife, Margit.
In addition to his wife, the former Margit Mills, and his brother, Donald; surviving are, his parents, Thomas and Theresa; his other two brothers, Thomas and Andrew, and his two sisters, Lorraine Arias and Lauren Lucchini.
The funeral was Friday from Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a 8:30 p.m. service conducted by the Rev. Trudy Codd in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Cremation followed.
By Staten Island Advance; Posted Sep 11, 2010
By Alysha Sideman
Advance staff writer
Sunday, 09/23/2001
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