Memorial Card
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1017.4
Dimensions: 4.375 in X 2.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.1125 cm X 6.6675 cm
Source: Philomena Mistrulli
Credit Line: Gift of The Mistrulli Family in loving memory of Joseph D. Mistrulli
Description
Prayer card created in memory of Joseph D. Mistrulli. The front of the card is an illustration of a man being embraced by the figure of Jesus Christ. The figure of an angel hovers over the two. The back of the card features a photograph of Mistrulli. Printed text states: "Joseph D. Mistrulli | Entered into Eternal Life | September 11, 2001." A poem follows.
Prayer card created in memory of Joseph D. Mistrulli. The front of the card is an illustration of a man being embraced by the figure of Jesus Christ. The figure of an angel hovers over the two. The back of the card features a photograph of Mistrulli. Printed text states: "Joseph D. Mistrulli | Entered into Eternal Life | September 11, 2001." A poem follows.
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker Joseph Mistrulli and his wife, Philomena, had three children. A carpenter, Joseph was adding a story to the family’s Wantagh, Long Island, home. He was a foreman for Island Acoustics and helped build New York City attractions such as the Russian Tea Room before it reopened in 2006. On September 11, Joseph was on a job with Bronx Builders at Windows on the World on the North Tower’s 107th floor. He was 47 years old.
Native New Yorker Joseph Mistrulli and his wife, Philomena, had three children. A carpenter, Joseph was adding a story to the family’s Wantagh, Long Island, home. He was a foreman for Island Acoustics and helped build New York City attractions such as the Russian Tea Room before it reopened in 2006. On September 11, Joseph was on a job with Bronx Builders at Windows on the World on the North Tower’s 107th floor. He was 47 years old.
