"Always smiling. ", Brianna Maglio, who was in critical condition Sunday, in a photo taken at theUniversity of Scranton. "It was a horrific scene for everybody," he said. The adjectives Nina Kiess used to describe her son was good-hearted, respectful and loyal. ", Kurt and Nina added: "This should never have happened and it should never happen again.". The Farrell family could not be reached Sunday. Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger said the loss has hit the Manhasset community hard. Herbst said. "Jesus wept and he weeps with us today," Rev. ", Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. 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. Brianna's net worth hovers over Greater than $499,999 with a yearly income that's about $150 - 174,999. This is so senseless, so heartbreaking.". Michael Farrell graduated in 2019 and went to Villanova University, the coach said. As the funeral began on Friday, a sea of young faces marked by unthinkable loss gathered as an organist played "Ave Maria." Police announced Tuesday that a quantity of marijuana was found in the car that was involved in a fatal head-on collision on Montauk Highway in Quogue. The pastor also thanked the entire Manhasset community, the fire department and school district, the Nassau Police Department, and even the Americana Manhasset mall, which provided parking, for coming together to lay Ryan to rest. Nicole also spoke about the beautiful bond he shared with Brianna, whom they all call "Bri" and who he called "Bri-Bri. All who loved him wish he'd made his tee time, scheduled a week before the crash, Rev. Ryan. Brianna Maglio is 26 years old and was born on 09/04/1996. You never want your children to predecease you," Nina Kiess said. Love is meaningful relationships and sharing mutual emotions," he said. Brianna M. Maglio Death - Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . A member of the Manhasset High School Class of 2014, Ryan was excelled at lacrosse, football, and ice hockey, where he served as team captain. Others read a poem, "Remember me," and the 23rd Psalm and a 1 Corinthians 13, a verse about love, was also read. "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. Kiess said thought should be put into redesigning the roadway where the crash took place. "We'd love to see Ryan rise and root for his beloved 'blue and orange' Islanders, Mets, green Jets. "He was a real celebrator when he won," Kurt said. ", But, he added, "We believe in the resurrection. A funeral will be held for Zahid on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Masjid Darul Quran in Bay Shore. James Farrell heads downfield during a game for Manhasset High School in 2014. Credit: James Escher. 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. Because you all love Ryan," he said. The sun shone through the blue stained glass mosaic as Ryan's parents and sisters wrapped their arms around one another in grief. Investigators believe excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. ". Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical. When he left for college, his son amassed even more loyal friends, Kurt said. "The reason he was working at night was to spend time with his family during the day," says Rizvi. The way Ryan's face lit up when he looked at Brianna, and they way Brianna smiled. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Authorities released details on the night of the crash this week, and said Mendez was speeding, had marijuana in his car, and according to witness accounts that have not yet been verified, may have turned off his headlights when police began to follow him. "It breaks our heart. If only Nina and Kurt Kiess hadn't lost their beloved son on a curving Quogue road in the dark of night. Police say in addition to the marijuana, Mendez was also spotted by witnesses and a Quogue police officer driving at a high rate of speed right before the crash. Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse, the Kiesses said. It's estimated that he may have been driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone on a sharp curve. MORE: 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. His son loved sports, including golf, as well as the Jets, the Mets, and the Islanders. . Due to the number of fatalities, the NTSB is assisting in the investigation as well as state police. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. If there was a leaf in the pool, Ryan was going to get it," he laughed. Next, the song "You'll Be In My Heart" played, as Kurt laid his hand on his son' coffin. According to Kurt Kiess, Ryan's father,. Nicole remembered going to McDonald's, watching "Tarzan" with her brother, and Ryan sitting in his Subaru with the seat extended all the way back. "Heroes lie here," he said. Then all of a sudden, boom, you have it happen to you. Pray for Bri. 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 . "I was down on the lacrosse fields in Delaware on the club circuit when I heard the devastating news.". We have to pull together now." Credit: James Escher, "He was a kid everyone loved being around," said current Manhasset boys lacrosse coach Keith Cromwell. Neither drivers family could be located Sunday. "Brianna loved taking care of Ryan and Ryan loved taking care of Brianna," he said, adding that Ryan loved spending time with Brianna's family. We are made to know about this on July 26, 2021. It was written by Chinese and Zou. Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . "Ryan loved cleaning the pool. James Farrells brother, Michael, also played midfield for Manhasset, Cherry said. The parents said their son and his friends took an Uber around 10:30 p.m. to go somewhere to dance. He excelled on the field, winning two New York State hockey championships and leaving a long legacy in lacrosse. Reflecting on that night, Nina said the "what ifs" swirl in her mind. .. and the blue and orange of Manhasset. Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. 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. But more than the sports and the compettion, he said, he loved his teammates. ", His son and his friends, Kiess said, "were all good kids. "He was a team-first kind of guy," Cherry said. Veeravenkata Vadaparty. Ryan Kiess in a photo taken at the University of Scranton. Ryan, he said, loved to tease his sisters. He loved his family, friends and the community. Maglio, 24, of Garden City, survived and Kiess said he believes his son and the other young men saved her. "These four heroes here these four angels saved Brianna. We love you forever.". "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. Had a goal and an assist in a 17-4 win over the Merchant Marine Academy on April 11 in Kings Point, New York. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. He lettered in football and lacrosse, and was an All-Nassau and All-Academic player who also sang in the chorus, Cherry said. He noted the village officers are aggressive in speed enforcement throughout Quogue, including along that portion of Montauk Highway where the speed limit is 40 mph. "He said he was going to Garden City to see a friend. They will all live through Bri forever. The amount of traffic on Montauk Highway has increased over the years." All who loved "Ry-guy" yearn for him to be back, a doting grandson and beloved son, he 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. Her brother, she said, was fiercely protective of his sisters. Our lives will never be the same. He leaves behind three children. We believe that. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. Why does it hurt so much? In Brianna's heart and in Ryan's heart, they were married. 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. 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. "Michael was such a happy-go-lucky kid and a tough lacrosse player," Cromwell added. Police say the driver of the Nissan Maxima, 22-year-old, Justin Mendez, was driving around a curve when he went into oncoming traffic and smashed into a car that was being used as an Uber. Herbst said. Marc Herbst read a reading from the gospel according to Luke, about a widow losing a child. Beloved cousin of KJ, Jack, Maggie & Timmy Kiess and Anna, John, Elsa & Nora Dowd. Join Facebook to connect with Brianna Maglio and others you may know. The brothers were in an Uber with Ryan J. Kiess, 25, of Manhasset, and Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City. Treasured by Bob, Christy, Catherine, Sarah & Lauren Weppler and Joe, Darlene, Rocky, Argie, Iliana, George, Shana & Brianna Maglio. Not food, or travel. Investigators believe excessive speed on the part of the Maxima may have been a factor in the crash, police said. Kiess' girlfriend of six years Garden City resident Brianna Maglio, 22 is the only survivor and is currently at Peconic Bay Medical Center, listed in critical condition, the New York. 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. Ryan worked with his mother on the outdoor lights. Kurt asked all in attendance to touch their hearts. ", Through tears, Kiess said: "Our hearts are broken forever. "He died with two of his friends. 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. Ryan came into the world as a 9lbs 4oz baby and lived larger than life. "It was our first party," Kurt told Patch earlier. ", "They were doing the right thing and being smart and getting a ride to meet friends and then this happens," Cherry said. "He was a pleasure to coach.". And at college, there was Brianna, Kurt said. "They spent hours, just sitting with each other," he said. Please received our heartfelt condolences. The couple were talking about rings, had chosen a wedding song, Kurt said. His son, Kurt said, loved his "Manhasset guys," the young men he'd grown up with, and his friends at teammates at the Univesity of Scranton. We see this happen on TV. "At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, his presence was known due to his height and beautiful smile. Nicole said she'd imagined her future children one day calling him "Uncle Ryan", and envisioned the day when she'd spoil his kids with candy and late-night sleepovers. She spoke of her brother's zest for life, his love of his friends and food, his bright smile and caring heart. 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. Participants. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. Rev. "Ryan came into the world as a 9-pound, 4-ounce baby and lived larger than life," his obituary read. "They were doing the right thing.". Harold V. Muller Jr. November 13, 2022 (84 years old) View obituary. Police said the Maxima crossed the centerline and collided with the Prius. 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. The head-on collision killed Mendez, 32-year-old Uber driver Farhan Zahid, of Bay Shore, and three of his four passengers. All rights reserved. The pain rips us apart," he said. Money was also raised by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and local businesses along Plandome Road for the scholarship that will be established by the Farrell brother's parents, Jim and Elene Farrell. Funds were also donated to GoFundMe pages for those impacted by the tragedy, including Kiess' girlfriend Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City. "He was the glue of our family and everything is changed now forever," Nicole said. Beloved husband of the late. He towered over me.". "Its surreal. "The world was in front of them. They were all at the start of their careers, it was unlimited they had their whole lives in front of them. We are devastated.". Michael Farrell plays forManhasset High School in a 2018 victory. Both were killed in the crash. The Suffolk medical examiner would not release information on Mendez's autopsy or toxicology report. Police say the officer who witnessed Mendez speeding made a U-turn and tried to follow but the crash happened seconds later. Four friends who were reportedly headed to a dance hired an Uber vehicle. He said he would not offer platitudes, say Ryan was in a "better place. "He was a kind, gentle soul who always stood up for his friends or the underdog. The hundreds of mourners were there for Manhasset High School alums Ryan Kiess, 25, and brothers 20-year-old Michael and 25-year-old James Farrell, who died in a head-on collision in Quogue on July 24. The wife of the Uber driver also held a funeral for her husband and sole provider this week; left with three small children, she has commenced fundraising efforts to help them. "Everyhing was perfect," Kurt said. 2 for three years and played the viola for eight years in the school orchestras, the obituary said. They're our heroes. Brianna M. Maglio Death | Obituary | Dead | Died | Funeral Plans - We heard about the great loss, that Brianna M. Maglio is no more and has passed away. 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. The Farrell brothers were laid to rest last Friday as hundreds of mourners, many young, turned out in Port Washington for the emotional and heartfelt service. He urged those in the church, "Remember, Number 17 is in the ultimate Hall of Fame, with the love of Jesus Christ.". Kurt Kiess also shared vivid memories of his only son. Last weekend, Kurt and Nina Kiess went to the spot where their son died, on Montauk Highway in Quogue. The driver of the Prius, Farhan Zahid, 32, of Bay Shore, was an Uber driver, and three passengers, Michael O. Farrell, 20, James P. Farrell, 25, and Kiess, 25, all from Manhassett, died at the scene, police said. "Ryan, James and Michael were very, very special. You can find more information here. It's a curvy road. "Ryan had every aspect of his life figured out," she said. Dorothy Vlach. This one was especially tragic, she said. James Farrell was the captain of the Manhasset team in 2014, Cherry said. Credit: NJ Sport Pics / Jim O'Connor, And Maglio is "the best, fun-loving, sweetest, young, beautiful, respectful, loyal [person with] a lot of energy," she said. Brianna's current home is located at , , Joanne Doherty, . "He went as a lacrosse player and came back a loving and caring man," he said. ", She added: "Our futures revolved around where Ryan and Brianna were going to end up.". "I love you forever, my little brother.". During the pandemic, after her shifts as a nurse, would come over and sleep in Ryan's room, while he was working, he said. They weren't married in the law, but in the Lord. (Photos by Jennifer Corr) Brianna Maglio, a Garden City (N.Y.) and Scranton lacrosse alum, is currently hospitalized following the crash. Brianna Maglio is on Facebook. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition. Manhasset brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, and their friend Ryan Kiess, 25 were all killed. "That's not something to be proud of," he said. "Ryan, you've been my best friend since the day you were born.". 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. I love you more than any words. "He was a leader on the defense," Cherry said. Cherry, the three men's former coach, said the Saturday crash was "so senseless, so heartbreaking. Ryan, rise so you can tease your sisters and say you're the favorite," he said. "Our community is absolutely heartbroken," Schlanger said. Its a nightmare.". Thank you for protecting me and making me laugh and thank you for saving Bri. Ryan played Division III lacrosse at the University of Scranton with his cousin Jack; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 2018, followed by his Masters in accountancy the following year. Her smile would light up a room.". It shouldn't be that dangerous. 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. Its like a nightmare. Ryan's 22-year-old girlfriend Brianna Maglio of Garden City, a neonatal nurse who played college lacrosse at Scranton, remains in critical condition.