All who loved him wish he'd made his tee time, scheduled a week before the crash, Rev. It was written by Chinese and Zou. Its a nightmare.". Credit: James Escher, "He was a kid everyone loved being around," said current Manhasset boys lacrosse coach Keith Cromwell. "Every turn along Montauk Highway in the Town of Southampton is dangerous," he said. "We gather here today and know the pain of tragedy. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Suffolk County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. "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. "Our community is absolutely heartbroken," Schlanger said. Thank you for protecting me and making me laugh and thank you for saving Bri. 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. "He was a real celebrator when he won," Kurt said. . Investigators believe excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said. We are devastated.". Looking at the flowers and messages, Kurt was filled with emotion. ". 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. "But he was not a sore loser.". He leaves behind his parents, older sister Nicole and younger sister Kimberly, as well as his grandparents and other heartbroken relatives. The couple were talking about rings, had chosen a wedding song, Kurt said. "They spent hours, just sitting with each other," he said. Beloved cousin of KJ, Jack, Maggie & Timmy Kiess and Anna, John, Elsa & Nora Dowd. Smiling, he said, he, too, didn't learn about Brianna right away. "Try not to get too rowdy up there and please save us some food," she said, smiling through the tears. Maglio, 24, of Garden City, survived and Kiess said he believes his son and the other young men saved her. "Hes definitely mature beyond his years," the mother said. "Gentle heart, gentle giant," Kurt Kiess said of his middle child, who stood 6-foot-3, choking up as he spoke. . Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical. Neither drivers family could be located Sunday. "Heroes lie here," he said. "It's hard to write something like this when you don't have the words," Nicole said. 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. Quogue resident Joseph Dicarlo said he was inside his home when the sound of a collision jolted him to attention. "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.' "The reason he was working at night was to spend time with his family during the day," says Rizvi. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition as the fourth passenger. "Everyhing was perfect," Kurt said. Kurt Kiess also shared vivid memories of his only son. 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. Last weekend, Kurt and Nina Kiess went to the spot where their son died, on Montauk Highway in Quogue. You can find more information here. 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. ", Through tears, Kiess said: "Our hearts are broken forever. "He was a kind, gentle soul who always stood up for his friends or the underdog. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition. A funeral will be held for Zahid on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Masjid Darul Quran in Bay Shore. Michael Farrell graduated in 2019 and went to Villanova University, the coach said. Michael always had a beautiful smile and was so upbeat. "Ryan came into the world as a 9-pound, 4-ounce baby and lived larger than life," his obituary read. He'd heard that the last time a crash took place at the site was years ago, Kiess said. 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. Ryan had just been promoted by KPMG, his family said. 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. Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse, the Kiesses said. He was passionate about family, friends, sports, food, music, travel, and good times, especially at the North Hempstead Country Club. "We'd love to see Ryan rise and root for his beloved 'blue and orange' Islanders, Mets, green Jets. Veeravenkata Vadaparty. If only Nina and Kurt Kiess hadn't lost their beloved son on a curving Quogue road in the dark of night. Beloved husband of the late. This one was especially tragic, she said. They were just glowing. "Thank you for taking me to Taco Bell for the first time. Nicole also spoke about the beautiful bond he shared with Brianna, whom they all call "Bri" and who he called "Bri-Bri. All of his friends were in the cottage, playing games and dancing," he said. "That's ridiculous. Seeing the spot for the first time, she said, was "just surreal." Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical condition. There were vacations to St. John, Florida, California, Turks and Caicos. We love our son and we always will.". "Ryan, James and Michael were very, very special. "They were doing the right thing.". "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. It's a curvy road. ", As Kurt said, the pastor added, "Its the love that we share with one another that helps us through this difficult time. "Michael was such a happy-go-lucky kid and a tough lacrosse player," Cromwell added. He adored travel, fantasy football, Chinese food, the chicken at Dominick's Deli, and music and playlists of all kinds, including disco, oldies, rock and, when he returned from college, country. 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. "Always smiling. We see this happen on TV. Herbst 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. Others read a poem, "Remember me," and the 23rd Psalm and a 1 Corinthians 13, a verse about love, was also read. "I keep thinking about that moment all day today, how happy he was, how full of life.". "Ryan loved cleaning the pool. He leaves behind three children. Then all of a sudden, boom, you have it happen to you. He loved many things the Suburban, Christmas dinner at Peter Luger, eating at Tony's Di Napoli, the North Hempstead Country Club. ", His son and his friends, Kiess said, "were all good kids. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "He was a physical, aggressive leader out there.". All rights reserved. They're our heroes. We have to pull together now." He urged those in the church, "Remember, Number 17 is in the ultimate Hall of Fame, with the love of Jesus Christ.". I wish I could have protected you. We mourn with the family of Brianna M. Maglio for this great loss. Had a goal and an assist in a 17-4 win over the Merchant Marine Academy on April 11 in Kings Point, New York. Participants. Michael Farrell plays forManhasset High School in a 2018 victory. 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. He loved Brianna. The adjectives Nina Kiess used to describe her son was good-hearted, respectful and loyal. Because you all love Ryan," he said. They weren't married in the law, but in the Lord. James Farrell was the captain of the Manhasset team in 2014, Cherry said. Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger said the loss has hit the Manhasset community hard. 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. Brianna Maglio is on Facebook. "From what I heard it sounded like a train was hitting a bus doing like 100 miles per hour.". These two families are beloved in this community. Please received our heartfelt condolences. Ryan's 22-year-old girlfriend Brianna Maglio of Garden City, a neonatal nurse who played college lacrosse at Scranton, remains in critical condition. James Farrell heads downfield during a game for Manhasset High School in 2014. Credit: James Escher. Ryan, rise so you can tease your sisters and say you're the favorite," he said. Its like a nightmare. The head-on collision killed Mendez, 32-year-old Uber driver Farhan Zahid, of Bay Shore, and three of his four passengers. Cherry, the three men's former coach, said the Saturday crash was "so senseless, so heartbreaking. The parents said their son and his friends took an Uber around 10:30 p.m. to go somewhere to dance. Her brother, she said, was fiercely protective of his sisters. Italian born Pietro (Nonno) Maglio, resident of Garden City, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 at the age of 84 years old. ", His voice quiet, Kurt said: "Rest in peace, our son. 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. "He was a leader on the defense," Cherry said. That' real love. He excelled on the field, winning two New York State hockey championships and leaving a long legacy in lacrosse. Our lives will never be the same. Investigators believe excessive speed on the part of the Maxima may have been a factor in the crash, police said. The two had been dating for six years. Three passengers in the Prius were also killed, police said: Michael O. Farrell, 20, of Manhasset; his brother, James P. Farrell, 25, of Manhasset; and Ryan J. Kiess, 25, of Manhasset. "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 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. "They helped clean up and then they called an Uber to go dancing. "That's not something to be proud of," he said. This is so senseless, so heartbreaking.". The pain rips us apart," he said. ", 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. Im in shock still. "The world was in front of them. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. 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. She is thankful that her son was home with their family during the past year during the pandemic, for those precious moments. A 32-year-old Bay Shore man was the driver of the car, a . Maglio was involve in fatal a car accident that took the lives of her loving boyfriend Ryan and their friends Michael and James. (Photos by Jennifer Corr) Brianna Maglio, a Garden City (N.Y.) and Scranton lacrosse alum, is currently hospitalized following the crash. Pray for Bri. 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. Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. That friend was the love of his life," he said. Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. Ryan Kiess died in the crash and his girlfriend, Brianna M.. "Its surreal. Investigators believe excessive speed may. Manhasset's AL Fresco . Dorothy Vlach. It's estimated that he may have been driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone on a sharp curve. "The young people called an Uber to be safe, he said. MORE: 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. 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. Herbst said. Harold V. Muller Jr. November 13, 2022 (84 years old) View obituary. "He went as a lacrosse player and came back a loving and caring man," he said. Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. Of Ryan, he said, "We'd do anyting to see that big smile, that big heart, to hear his playlists," he said. Kiess said thought should be put into redesigning the roadway where the crash took place. Police say the officer who witnessed Mendez speeding made a U-turn and tried to follow but the crash happened seconds later. It shouldn't be that dangerous. He towered over me.". "My son was so proud of that house. Love is meaningful relationships and sharing mutual emotions," he said. Manhasset brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, and their friend Ryan Kiess, 25 were all killed. ", Brianna Maglio, who was in critical condition Sunday, in a photo taken at theUniversity of Scranton. ", Kurt and Nina added: "This should never have happened and it should never happen again.". "Ryan, you've been my best friend since the day you were born.". "When I got up this morning it took my breath away," she said. "It was our first party," Kurt told Patch earlier. 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. "I coached all three of them over the years and its just unbelievable," Cherry said. Brianna's current home is located at , , Joanne Doherty, . You never want your children to predecease you," Nina Kiess said. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Brianna Maglio, the sole survivor of the July, 2021 head-on crash in Quogue that left five dead, has filed a complaint. Reflecting on that night, Nina said the "what ifs" swirl in her mind. The Farrell family could not be reached Sunday. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. During the pandemic, after her shifts as a nurse, would come over and sleep in Ryan's room, while he was working, he said. "These four heroes here these four angels saved Brianna. Ryan Kiess played defense at Manhasset and went on to play at the University of Scranton. 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. "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. Rev. He said he would not offer platitudes, say Ryan was in a "better place. 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. ", But, he added, "We believe in the resurrection. Police said the Maxima crossed the centerline and collided with the Prius. "Its every parents nightmare.". 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. Pietro Maglio was born in Grotollela, Italy in. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Five men died in the crash on Montauk Highway, police said. Meantime, Syed Rizvi is planning a final goodbye for his brother-in-law Zahid, a married father of three. 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. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. We love you forever.". We believe that. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. ", She and her sister first learned that their brother had a girlfriend on Instagram, Nicole laughed. Ryan. Kiess and James Farrell were classmates from elementary school to high school and played lacrosse together, Ryan parents, Kurt and Nina Kiess, said. We are made to know about this on July 26, 2021. 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. "Even though I am technically his older sister, I always looked up to him figuratively and literally. 2 for three years and played the viola for eight years in the school orchestras, the obituary said. Both were killed in the crash. The Suffolk medical examiner would not release information on Mendez's autopsy or toxicology report. If there was a leaf in the pool, Ryan was going to get it," he laughed. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. "He was a pleasure to coach.". Marc Herbst read a reading from the gospel according to Luke, about a widow losing a child. Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . Check Background Get Contact Info Reputation & Background View All Public Private As the funeral began on Friday, a sea of young faces marked by unthinkable loss gathered as an organist played "Ave Maria." 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. He volunteered at the Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department Company No. The sun shone through the blue stained glass mosaic as Ryan's parents and sisters wrapped their arms around one another in grief. The way Ryan's face lit up when he looked at Brianna, and they way Brianna smiled. "And there's nothing you can do to help Ryan but we can help Bri. I love you more than any words. ", 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. 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. 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. "It breaks our heart. 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 will all live through Bri forever. Her smile would light up a room.". At the altar, white roses surrounded a photo of Ryan; the roses might have been wedding flowers, the suit he wears in the photograph that depicts his smiling face might have been worn to a celebration if only life were different. "He was the glue of our family and everything is changed now forever," Nicole said. When he left for college, his son amassed even more loyal friends, Kurt said. November 17, 2022 (98 years old) View obituary. According to Kurt Kiess, Ryan's father,. Brianna M. Maglio Death - Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . Next, the song "You'll Be In My Heart" played, as Kurt laid his hand on his son' coffin. "It was a horrific scene for everybody," he said. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Why does it hurt so much? "He died with two of his friends. "He said he was going to Garden City to see a friend. And at college, there was Brianna, Kurt said. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. "I love you forever, my little brother.". November 16, 2022 (85 years old) View obituary. .. and the blue and orange of Manhasset. James Farrells brother, Michael, also played midfield for Manhasset, Cherry said. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. "Feel Ryan's love in you. 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. Ryan Kiess in a photo taken at the University of Scranton. Four friends who were reportedly headed to a dance hired an Uber vehicle. Police said that just. ", "They were doing the right thing and being smart and getting a ride to meet friends and then this happens," Cherry said. 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. November 22, 2013. Brianna is my daughter.". All who loved "Ry-guy" yearn for him to be back, a doting grandson and beloved son, he said. "It can't help my son but maybe it can help someone else. ", She added: "Our futures revolved around where Ryan and Brianna were going to end up.". Copyright 2023 Newsday. She spoke of her brother's zest for life, his love of his friends and food, his bright smile and caring heart. Both directions of Montauk Highway in the area of the crash reopened Sunday morning after being closed for several hours overnight. 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. His son loved sports, including golf, as well as the Jets, the Mets, and the Islanders. 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. Friends of Brianna M. Maglio the sole survivor of a July head-on wreck in Quogue that killed five people have started a running challenge to raise money for her medical care. 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. He added, "You see these things on the news and you say, 'That's somebody else' and then it becomes your family. 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. 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. Credit: NJ Sport Pics / Jim O'Connor. 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. Not food, or travel. "At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, his presence was known due to his height and beautiful smile. 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. "He was a team-first kind of guy," Cherry said. But more than the sports and the compettion, he said, he loved his teammates. State Police are assisting with accident reconstruction, Isola said. Due to the number of fatalities, the NTSB is assisting in the investigation as well as state police. "Jesus wept and he weeps with us today," Rev. 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. 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. In Brianna's heart and in Ryan's heart, they were married. He said it was too early to say if drugs or alcohol were a factor. 10 - Brianna Maglio gp 11 p 7 g 2 a 5 Bio Player Profile Game Log Career Stats Split Stats Career Statistics Freshman Year (2015) Game-by-Game Statistics Saw action in 11 games and started twice (vs. Redlands on March 16 and Occidental on March 18) Scored two goals and had five assists for seven total points The amount of traffic on Montauk Highway has increased over the years." Visitation will be on Aug. 5, and a funeral service and internment will be held on Aug. 6. Funds were also donated to GoFundMe pages for those impacted by the tragedy, including Kiess' girlfriend Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City. He lettered in football and lacrosse, and was an All-Nassau and All-Academic player who also sang in the chorus, Cherry said. RIP, Ryan. The fifth passenger, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio of Garden City, was taken to a . 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