Beth Ann Quigley, a World Trade Center employee who was assigned in April 1998 as an Assistant Trader of NASDAQ/OTC stocks on Floor 104 of One World Trade Center (North Tower)Although Beth was very happy with her position at Cantor Fitzgerald, she knew that continuing formal education was critical to her long term success. She applied to and was accepted into the MBA program at New York University's Stem School of Business. She realized what an honor it was to attend Stem and anxiously awaited the start of this program. She had only attended two classes before September 11th, 2001.Beth balanced work and play extremely well.She loved life and always had a smile for all who greeted
During her four years as a student at Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, NJ, Beth volunteered in the community, diversified into student government and journalism, became keenly interested in Spanish language and culture, was elected to the National Honor Society in her junior year, and was selected to be co-captain of the cheerleading squad
At College of the Holy Cross, Beth double majored in Economics and Spanish. Her freshman year roommate, Lukie Jovel, became Beth’s close friend and remained her roommate until September 11. Her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and adventure led Beth to spend her junior year in Spain. While at the University of Seville in Seville, Spain, she immersed herself in the culture, specialized in Spanish literature and culture, became fluent in the language, and traveled extensively throughout Europe.
Beth was better at being a true friend than most people could ever dream to be. She touched more people’s lives on a consistent basis than seems fathomable.
She loved her Job and the people she worked with, which is much more than most can
Her capacity to give love was That love is felt by all of us here today as well as by many who could not be here.
She almost never missed a good time (unless she was studying for the GMATs).
When she smiled, it made you feel part of her
When she laughed, you were compelled to join.
She could just as easily get your back as give you a shoulder to cry.
