~~In Memory of~~


Charles Costello
~September 11, 2001~

On September 11, 2001, Brother Costello rushed into the Trade Center after the first plane hit, in order to rescue passengers that may have been trapped in the elevators. Chuck is as much of a hero as the fire fighters and police. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for another. Brother Costello will be sorely missed, and never forgotten.






James Leonard May
June 9, 1957-June 11, 2001

James was born June 9, 1957 the second youngest of
nine children to Alvin and Joyce May.
James and his wife Diane were married for 17 1/2 years
and have two children--Nikki Marie (16) and
James Leonard Jr. (15).James loved fishing as well
as coaching girls little league softball.

We lost James on June 11, 2001 while he was working
on a job in San Antonio, Texas. Our deepest sympathies
are extended to Diane, Nikki, James Jr. and the rest of
the May family and friends.






Raymond Zytnowski
November 18, 1944-January 8, 2002

Raymond started in the Elevator industry on October 3, 1968 and
was initiated into the union on December 2, 1969.

Raymond was a service mechanic for Schindler Elevator and was
fatally injured in Chicago on January 8, 2002.

Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with the Zytnowski family.





Mark Pillipiere
~died September 27, 2001~

Mark was a member of Local 18-LosAngeles, CA.
Mark was 33 years old and was killed while working at 700 W Civic
Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA on September 27, 2001.

Mark's memory will live on with the brothers and sisters of
Local 18 as well as the entire IUEC.





Lawrence F. Jasper
~died June 1, 2001~

Lawrence was born August 31, 1979 and entered
the elevator industry on August 13, 1999. A member of Local 2,
Lawrence was killed on the job on June 1, 2001 while working
at the Chicago Housing Authority Complex.

Our thoughts go with the family and friends of Lawrence.





Steve Kuhn
~died July 11, 2002~

Steve, a member of Local 8, was intiated into the
union in October 1967. Steve was the father of three children, and
he and his wife were raising the children of his daughter who
preceded him in death. Steve was killed on the job on July 11, 2002.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Kuhn Family.



Elevator Related Fatalities

U.S.A. News - Wednesday - April 2nd
- Elevator Fatality -
Norwood, Ohio

A United State Playing Card Co. employee was killed when a freight elevator collapsed Police said. Joyce Spencer, age 56 had driven a tow motor into the elevator when it dropped and turned on its side. It crushed her.