Maria Percoco Vola, From CNN.com

Maria Percoco Vola, 1964-2001

Maria was an administrative assistant for insurance broker Aon, and was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

She is remembered for her compassion, even at an early age – When Maria was 12, she heard of an earthquake in Italy, and went around her neighborhood collecting money to help the victims.

The New York Times reported on October 5, 2001, that her fate was unknown, that her relatives were still searching for her, with hope beyond hope. She had made two phone calls to her sister, Tilly, to tell her about the attack. It was later concluded she died inside the WTC.

A guestbook for Maria can be found at Legacy.com.

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