Baseball
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2014.200.9
Dimensions: 3 in X 3 in X 3 in
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm X 7.62 cm
Source: Jodi Ann Marrero
Credit Line: Gift in memory of Jose Marrero from your "J" family-Jodi, Jon, Jordan and Jenna
Description
Baseball with "I Love | You | Dad! | R.I.P. | Jordan | 2010" handwritten on the ball by Jordan, the son of Jose Juan Marrero. The New York Mets logo is printed opposite the writing on the reverse side of the baseball.
Baseball with "I Love | You | Dad! | R.I.P. | Jordan | 2010" handwritten on the ball by Jordan, the son of Jose Juan Marrero. The New York Mets logo is printed opposite the writing on the reverse side of the baseball.
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker Jose Marrero lived in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He and his wife, Jodi, had three children, and Jose also had a daughter from a previous relationship. Resuming a childhood hobby, Jose raised pigeons and planned to race them. A facilities manager at Euro Brokers, he was the fire warden for the South Tower’s 84th floor. On September 11, Jose was seen helping people evacuate. He was 32 years old.
Native New Yorker Jose Marrero lived in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He and his wife, Jodi, had three children, and Jose also had a daughter from a previous relationship. Resuming a childhood hobby, Jose raised pigeons and planned to race them. A facilities manager at Euro Brokers, he was the fire warden for the South Tower’s 84th floor. On September 11, Jose was seen helping people evacuate. He was 32 years old.
