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E. RUDY BACCHUS: Changing His Life

 

E. Rudy Bacchus thought becoming a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission was one of his greatest accomplishments. "He passed the exam on his first attempt," said his sister, Dr. Avril Anthony- Wilson. "He was pleased."

Mr. Bacchus, 48, was a successful independent trader at the American Stock Exchange and lived with his wife and two children in Metuchen, N.J. About 10 years ago, he made some changes in his life, giving up going to clubs and dancing, and becoming a deacon at his church. He used some of his earnings to help parishioners pay mortgages and college tuition, and he helped them define their financial goals.

He was attending a breakfast meeting at Windows on the World on Sept. 11.

Mr. Bacchus recently provided emotional support to Dr. Anthony-Wilson as she made plans to open a private medical practice in their childhood home in Cambria Heights, Queens. The week before the attack, she reminded him of the date of the opening celebration. "Sept. 22, I'll be there," he said.

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From "Profiles in Grief" of The New York Times