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