Richard Caproni Memorial Artwork
Richard Caproni memorial, "One Nation Under God"
Richard Caproni's memorial plaque
Picture of Richard's parents with his memorial, a high school plaque.
Victims memorial at a park in Lynbrook.
Victims' Memorial bench
Richard Caproni's parents by the memorial tree dedicated to their son and his friend, Michael Hanna
Flags and flowers surrounding the memorial tree and plaque dedicated to Richard Caproni and his friend, Michael Hanna
Picture of a memorial water fountain in honor of those who lost their lives from the 9/11 attack
Richard Caproni with family around the holidays
Richard Caproni with his family at the beach
Richard Caproni
Richard Caproni in the Heisman Post
Richard Caproni Quilt Memorial
Richard Caproni and Michael Hannan, dressed in tuxedos, posing for a picture.
Memorial bench dedicated to Mike Hannan and Rich Caproni, who were great friends.
Memorial patch dedicated to lifelong friends, Richard Caproni and Michael Hannan
Portrait of Richard Caproni taken when he was a baby.
Snippets from Rolling Stone's article titled "Broken Lives, Broken Dreams," about Richard Caproni.
Snippets from Rolling Stone's article titled "Broken Lives, Broken Dreams," about Richard Caproni.
Snippets from Rolling Stone's article titled "Broken Lives, Broken Dreams," about Richard Caproni.
Snippets from Rolling Stone's article titled "Broken Lives, Broken Dreams," about Richard Caproni.
Snippets from Rolling Stone's article titled "Broken Lives, Broken Dreams," about Richard Caproni.
Long Island 9/11 Memorial
Lynbrook Memorial
Marsh & McLennan September 11th Memorial
Rich Caproni and Mike Hannan Memorial Tree
SUNY Oswego 9/11 Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Memorial Garden
Conseleya 9/11 Memorial
Dewitt 9/11 Memorial
Montclair State University 9/11 Memorial
New York Times Portraits of Grief
It was just a studio apartment, but Richard Caproni had finally become a homeowner after more than a decade of renting in Manhattan and Queens. He had bought in Lynbrook, on Long Island, not far from where he grew up, and moved in three weeks ago.
His sister, Lisa, was still decorating the place in denim-blue and wood hues. He told her no fussy, floral motifs. "He was proud of buying that apartment," she said. "Because he was on his own."
Mr. Caproni, 34, worked in the accounts payable department at Marsh & McLennan. Known as Richie to his family and friends, he was always teasing them to make them laugh.
In high school, he played football and remained a lifelong fan. He favored the Giants, but followed other teams; he had tickets to an Ohio State game in a few weeks.
His new apartment would have been the perfect place to kick back and watch "Monday Night Football."
"He just had to unpack a little more," his sister said. "And he was good to go."
Rich, roommate, friend.
Rich, roommate, friend.
I miss you buddy. Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts.
Posted by Susan Mason and family
I was in Mr. Caproni's class
I was in Mr. Caproni's class in High School and remember when Mr. C told us his son was born...I don't know why but I never forgot that......MR C. was a great teacher. I graduated from South Side High School in 1968.
Posted by Toni Epstein
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