Description Chinese beaded bracelet belonging to Joshua S. Vitale. The printed symbols on the beads are faded.
Historical Notes Joshua Vitale was born in Manhasset on Long Island. He lived in Great Neck with his fiancée, Ina, whom he had known since childhood and was to marry in July 2002. Joshua held New York Yankees season tickets and enjoyed skiing, golfing, and playing tennis. On September 11, Joshua was on the North Tower’s 104th floor at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he was a trading sales assistant. He was 28 years old.
Curator's Comment Joshua believed this bracelet brought him good luck. He wore it most days but left it at home on September 11. HIDE