Michael Farrell graduated in 2019 and went to Villanova University, the coach said. "It was a horrific scene for everybody," he said. "From what I heard it sounded like a train was hitting a bus doing like 100 miles per hour.". November 17, 2022 (98 years old) View obituary. (Photos by Jennifer Corr) Brianna Maglio, a Garden City (N.Y.) and Scranton lacrosse alum, is currently hospitalized following the crash. Quogue Village Police Chief Christopher Isola told Newsday he did not believe the curve on Montauk Highway near the intersection was any more or less dangerous than other bends in the town. ", Kurt and Nina added: "This should never have happened and it should never happen again.". "He was the glue of our family and everything is changed now forever," Nicole said. The parents said their son and his friends took an Uber around 10:30 p.m. to go somewhere to dance. Farhan Zahid, 32, of Bay Shore was driving the Toyota Prius that was struck by a Nissan Maxima driven by Justin B. Mendez, 22, of Brookhaven, police said. Looking at the flowers and messages, Kurt was filled with emotion. Michael always had a beautiful smile and was so upbeat. "It feels like yesterday that James Farrell was jumping on the fence after winning the Nassau boys lacrosse championship," said Manhassets Mark Giardino, a physical education teacher at the high school, who also coached Farrell in junior varsity basketball. RIP, Ryan. According to the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, which posted Ryan's obituary, he lived his entire life in Manhasset, and "loved the Orange & Blue," the school's colors. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Suffolk County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition as the fourth passenger. "Ryan, James and Michael were very, very special. Police say the officer who witnessed Mendez speeding made a U-turn and tried to follow but the crash happened seconds later. And at college, there was Brianna, Kurt said. "But he was not a sore loser.". "That's ridiculous. Participants. Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse, the Kiesses said. "I was down on the lacrosse fields in Delaware on the club circuit when I heard the devastating news.". Beloved husband of the late. . Kiess is survived by his parents Kurt and Nina, his sisters Nicole and Kim, his grandparents Klaus and Nancy Kiess and Anna Calace-Mottola, and his longtime girlfriend Brianna Maglio. Kiess' girlfriend, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, another passenger in the Prius, remained in critical condition, Lt. Daniel Hartman, a Quogue police spokesman, said Monday night. Kiess said thought should be put into redesigning the roadway where the crash took place. Kurt Kiess thanked the 3,500 that turned out in a huge outpouring of love for his son's services Thursday at the funeral home; interment followed the funeral service Friday at Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington. Others read a poem, "Remember me," and the 23rd Psalm and a 1 Corinthians 13, a verse about love, was also read. Bill Cherry, who coached boys lacrosse at Manhasset High School from 2007 until retiring in 2016, said Kiess and both of the Farrells were more than just star athletes. We have to pull together now." "It was our first party," Kurt told Patch earlier. Ryan Kiess in a photo taken at the University of Scranton. "Any accident like this we look at it aggressively and look to rule it out first," Isola said. ", He added that Ryan, "the ultimate jock, has been sidelined. "Everyhing was perfect," Kurt said. We have evidence that can demonstrate there was a brief view of the vehicle, but the officer very quickly loses sight and never catches up to him," says Quogue Police Chief Christopher Isola. "Ryan had every aspect of his life figured out," she said. He'd heard that the last time a crash took place at the site was years ago, Kiess said. Investigators are trying to determine if excessive speed was a cause of a devastating collision that killed five people late Saturday in Quogue, including two brothers, their friend and both drivers. The head-on collision killed Mendez, 32-year-old Uber driver Farhan Zahid, of Bay Shore, and three of his four passengers. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael O'Brien Farrell (Port Washington, New York), who passed away on July 24, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. "I coached all three of them over the years and its just unbelievable," Cherry said. Herbst said. Funds were also donated to GoFundMe pages for those impacted by the tragedy, including Kiess' girlfriend Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City. Both were killed in the crash. "Every turn along Montauk Highway in the Town of Southampton is dangerous," he said. The amount of traffic on Montauk Highway has increased over the years." Both directions of Montauk Highway in the area of the crash reopened Sunday morning after being closed for several hours overnight. ", Nicole, her voice breaking, said she longed for just one more bear hug, for one more bright morning of her brother bursting into her room unannounced to wake her up. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. They were all at the start of their careers, it was unlimited they had their whole lives in front of them. "Its surreal. "We first met Bri at the Belmont Stakes and I remember watching them interacting and thinking, 'They are the loves of each other' lives, even if they don't realize it yet.' "At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, his presence was known due to his height and beautiful smile. Reflecting on that night, Nina said the "what ifs" swirl in her mind. He urged those in the church, "Remember, Number 17 is in the ultimate Hall of Fame, with the love of Jesus Christ.". All who loved him wish he'd made his tee time, scheduled a week before the crash, Rev. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. "Michael was such a happy-go-lucky kid and a tough lacrosse player," Cromwell added. Police said that just after 11:15 p.m., the Maxima, traveling west on Montauk Highway near Quogue Street, left its lane and hit the eastbound Prius head-on. "Try not to get too rowdy up there and please save us some food," she said, smiling through the tears. Justin B. Mendez, 22, of Brookhaven, who was driving a red Nissan Maxima and crashed head-on into a gray Toyota Prius on Montauk Highway and Quogue Street (East) died at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital a short time later, police said. Neither drivers family could be located Sunday. . As the funeral began on Friday, a sea of young faces marked by unthinkable loss gathered as an organist played "Ave Maria." Copyright 2023 Newsday. Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical condition. "My son was so proud of that house. She is thankful that her son was home with their family during the past year during the pandemic, for those precious moments. He lettered in football and lacrosse, and was an All-Nassau and All-Academic player who also sang in the chorus, Cherry said. James Farrell, who also died in the crash with his brother Michael, was known as "King James" to Ryan, his friend from elementary school, the buddy he rode the school bus with. James Farrell played the midfield for Manhasset and went on to play in college at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a team captain his senior year. On their way to go out dancing, the three were riding in an Uber with Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio of Garden City, who is . "Ryan, you've been my best friend since the day you were born.". There were vacations to St. John, Florida, California, Turks and Caicos. Ryan Kiess died in the crash and his girlfriend, Brianna M.. Then all of a sudden, boom, you have it happen to you. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. Credit: James Escher, "He was a kid everyone loved being around," said current Manhasset boys lacrosse coach Keith Cromwell. Veeravenkata Vadaparty. Ryan came into the world as a 9lbs 4oz baby and lived larger than life. The pain rips us apart," he said. "When I got up this morning it took my breath away," she said. Her son, she said, loved to eat the German food of his family's roots and that, as well as key lime pie and all his favorites, will be served after his funeral services, she said. Brianna Maglio is 26 years old and was born on 09/04/1996. We mourn with the family of Brianna M. Maglio for this great loss. Due to the number of fatalities, the NTSB is assisting in the investigation as well as state police. Investigators believe excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said. "I was sitting on my bed with the windows shut in the house with the air conditioning on low and I heard a huge crash," Dicarlo said. His voice breaking on tears, Kurt said: "We know they saved Bri. All of the friends he'd held so close during his life turned out in force for his funeral, a solid show of support and love, Kurt said. It's estimated that he may have been driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone on a sharp curve. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. Not food, or travel. "He said he was going to Garden City to see a friend. Kurt asked all in attendance to touch their hearts. "Ryan loved cleaning the pool. He loved many things the Suburban, Christmas dinner at Peter Luger, eating at Tony's Di Napoli, the North Hempstead Country Club. We believe that. Kiess girlfriend, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, another passenger in the Prius, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. "They spent hours, just sitting with each other," he said. All of his friends were in the cottage, playing games and dancing," he said. Love is meaningful relationships and sharing mutual emotions," he said. It was written by Chinese and Zou. We love you forever.". QUOGUE, NY, (July 24, 2021) - Brianna Maglio, age 22, of Garden City, was identified as the only survivor of a tragic head-on collision Saturday night that claimed the lives of five men in the Village of Quogue. Brianna Maglio is on Facebook. Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. Brianna is my daughter.". QUOGUE, NY Candles flickered gently on the altar beneath a cross at the Church of Our Savior Lutheran in Manhasset Friday as Ryan James Kiess, 25, one of five killed in a head-on crash in Quogue on July 24, was laid to rest. We see this happen on TV. Donna Odom, who has lived near the scene of the crash her entire life, said she hadnt seen an accident at the intersection in more than 20 years. "It can't help my son but maybe it can help someone else. ". 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. His son and Brianna had gone to Remsenburg a day before the party to help get the new house ready for the first party held there, Kurt said. Meantime, Syed Rizvi is planning a final goodbye for his brother-in-law Zahid, a married father of three. This one was especially tragic, she said. Brianna M. Maglio Death - Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . Her smile would light up a room.". ", But, he added, "We believe in the resurrection. "Hes definitely mature beyond his years," the mother said. Police said the Maxima crossed the centerline and collided with the Prius. He said it was too early to say if drugs or alcohol were a factor. Ryan, he said, loved to tease his sisters. These two families are beloved in this community. Please received our heartfelt condolences. Michael Farrell plays forManhasset High School in a 2018 victory. The adjectives Nina Kiess used to describe her son was good-hearted, respectful and loyal. "Ryan and Brianna shared something only a few are ever able to experience in a lifetime and we were all able to witness it," Nicole said. "Gentle heart, gentle giant," Kurt Kiess said of his middle child, who stood 6-foot-3, choking up as he spoke. He said he would not offer platitudes, say Ryan was in a "better place. Local obituaries for Garden City, New York 37 Results Saturday, January 28, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Emil Codignotto Codignotto - Emil, on January 26, 2023. He towered over me.". State Police are assisting with accident reconstruction, Isola said. Investigators believe excessive speed on the part of the Maxima may have been a factor in the crash, police said. Speaking of her brother, Nicole said it would have been impossible to navigate the pain of the days since her brother's loss without the caring and kind community that embraced them; there are "deep roots of love" connecting them all, she said. I wish I could have protected you. I love you more than any words. 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