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. But more than the sports and the compettion, he said, he loved his teammates. Others read a poem, "Remember me," and the 23rd Psalm and a 1 Corinthians 13, a verse about love, was also read. 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. ", His son and his friends, Kiess said, "were all good kids. "Feel Ryan's love in you. "Ryan had every aspect of his life figured out," she said. The couple were talking about rings, had chosen a wedding song, Kurt said. 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. You can find more information here. 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. "He was a real celebrator when he won," Kurt said. We are made to know about this on July 26, 2021. Beloved cousin of KJ, Jack, Maggie & Timmy Kiess and Anna, John, Elsa & Nora Dowd. 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. "It's hard to write something like this when you don't have the words," Nicole said. Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical. Kurt Kiess also shared vivid memories of his only son. And at college, there was Brianna, Kurt said. 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. Michael always had a beautiful smile and was so upbeat. I love you more than any words. Funds were also donated to GoFundMe pages for those impacted by the tragedy, including Kiess' girlfriend Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City. Ryan Kiess died in the crash and his girlfriend, Brianna M.. Rev. 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. 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 was a team-first kind of guy," Cherry said. 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. It was written by Chinese and Zou. Meantime, Syed Rizvi is planning a final goodbye for his brother-in-law Zahid, a married father of three. 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. "That's not something to be proud of," he 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. Its a nightmare.". .. and the blue and orange of Manhasset. We believe that. He said it was too early to say if drugs or alcohol were a factor. "Hes definitely mature beyond his years," the mother said. "It was a horrific scene for everybody," he said. Ryan had just been promoted by KPMG, his family 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. "Always smiling. Ryan came into the world as a 9lbs 4oz baby and lived larger than life. 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 . ", 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. He urged those in the church, "Remember, Number 17 is in the ultimate Hall of Fame, with the love of Jesus Christ.". The two had been dating for six years. ". Her smile would light up a room.". Credit: James Escher, "He was a kid everyone loved being around," said current Manhasset boys lacrosse coach Keith Cromwell. The fifth passenger, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio of Garden City, was taken to a . Five men died in the crash on Montauk Highway, police said. Ryan, rise so you can tease your sisters and say you're the favorite," he said. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. They're our heroes. She spoke of her brother's zest for life, his love of his friends and food, his bright smile and caring heart. During the pandemic, after her shifts as a nurse, would come over and sleep in Ryan's room, while he was working, he said. "Ryan loved cleaning the pool. "They were doing the right thing.". It's estimated that he may have been driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone on a sharp curve. 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 . "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. Kiess said thought should be put into redesigning the roadway where the crash took place. "I keep thinking about that moment all day today, how happy he was, how full of life.". Reflecting on that night, Nina said the "what ifs" swirl in her mind. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. Thank you for protecting me and making me laugh and thank you for saving Bri. The adjectives Nina Kiess used to describe her son was good-hearted, respectful and loyal. Maglio, the sole survivor of the crash, remains hospitalized in critical condition. "Ryan, James and Michael were very, very special. Maglio was involve in fatal a car accident that took the lives of her loving boyfriend Ryan and their friends Michael and James. Smiling, he said, he, too, didn't learn about Brianna right away. Kurt asked all in attendance to touch their hearts. Of Ryan, he said, "We'd do anyting to see that big smile, that big heart, to hear his playlists," he said. He'd heard that the last time a crash took place at the site was years ago, Kiess 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. You never want your children to predecease you," Nina Kiess said. Brianna M. Maglio Death - Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . Harold V. Muller Jr. November 13, 2022 (84 years old) View obituary. "Try not to get too rowdy up there and please save us some food," she said, smiling through the tears. Her brother, she said, was fiercely protective of his sisters. Next, the song "You'll Be In My Heart" played, as Kurt laid his hand on his son' coffin. It's a curvy road. "He said he was going to Garden City to see a friend. Veeravenkata Vadaparty. 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. The sun shone through the blue stained glass mosaic as Ryan's parents and sisters wrapped their arms around one another in grief. 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. According to Kurt Kiess, Ryan's father,. Ryan, he said, loved to tease his sisters. We mourn with the family of Brianna M. Maglio for this great loss. Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse, the Kiesses said. "I love you forever, my little brother.". "He was a leader on the defense," Cherry said. Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. 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. Last weekend, Kurt and Nina Kiess went to the spot where their son died, on Montauk Highway in Quogue. "Any accident like this we look at it aggressively and look to rule it out first," Isola 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. "He was a pleasure to coach.". We see this happen on TV. All who loved "Ry-guy" yearn for him to be back, a doting grandson and beloved son, he said. He leaves behind his parents, older sister Nicole and younger sister Kimberly, as well as his grandparents and other heartbroken relatives. Italian born Pietro (Nonno) Maglio, resident of Garden City, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 at the age of 84 years old. The Farrell family could not be reached Sunday. "Gentle heart, gentle giant," Kurt Kiess said of his middle child, who stood 6-foot-3, choking up as he spoke. He walked into the living room and got into the car and that was the last time I saw my son," Kiess said. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Suffolk County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. "But he was not a sore loser.". When he left for college, his son amassed even more loyal friends, Kurt said. ", She added: "Our futures revolved around where Ryan and Brianna were going to end up.". ", 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. 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. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition. Maglio is a nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. The pain rips us apart," he said. ", Brianna Maglio, who was in critical condition Sunday, in a photo taken at theUniversity of Scranton. There were vacations to St. John, Florida, California, Turks and Caicos. "The young people called an Uber to be safe, he said. 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. All rights reserved. Investigators believe excessive speed on the part of the Maxima may have been a factor in the crash, police said. 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. "I coached all three of them over the years and its just unbelievable," Cherry said. 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. That' real love. ", As Kurt said, the pastor added, "Its the love that we share with one another that helps us through this difficult time. If there was a leaf in the pool, Ryan was going to get it," he laughed. They weren't married in the law, but in the Lord. He leaves behind three children. Investigators believe excessive speed may. His son and Brianna did everything together, Kurt said. Had a goal and an assist in a 17-4 win over the Merchant Marine Academy on April 11 in Kings Point, New York. He was passionate about family, friends, sports, food, music, travel, and good times, especially at the North Hempstead Country Club. "It can't help my son but maybe it can help someone else. They were just glowing. He loved his family, friends and the community. A funeral will be held for Zahid on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Masjid Darul Quran in Bay Shore. Neither drivers family could be located Sunday. 2 for three years and played the viola for eight years in the school orchestras, the obituary 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. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. He said he would not offer platitudes, say Ryan was in a "better place. "Jesus wept and he weeps with us today," Rev. Brianna is my daughter.". They were all at the start of their careers, it was unlimited they had their whole lives in front of them. RIP, Ryan. James Farrell was the captain of the Manhasset team in 2014, Cherry said. Its like a nightmare. He towered over me.". Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . Both were killed in the crash. The brothers were in an Uber with Ryan J. Kiess, 25, of Manhasset, and Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City. "Its surreal. They will all live through Bri forever. Marc Herbst read a reading from the gospel according to Luke, about a widow losing a child. The head-on collision killed Mendez, 32-year-old Uber driver Farhan Zahid, of Bay Shore, and three of his four passengers. Investigators believe excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said. "That's ridiculous. 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. "We'd love to see Ryan rise and root for his beloved 'blue and orange' Islanders, Mets, green Jets. 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. The amount of traffic on Montauk Highway has increased over the years." "Michael was such a happy-go-lucky kid and a tough lacrosse player," Cromwell added. Why does it hurt so much? "From what I heard it sounded like a train was hitting a bus doing like 100 miles per hour.". Cherry, the three men's former coach, said the Saturday crash was "so senseless, so heartbreaking. Not food, or travel. He loved many things the Suburban, Christmas dinner at Peter Luger, eating at Tony's Di Napoli, the North Hempstead Country Club. Ryan Kiess played defense at Manhasset and went on to play at the University of Scranton. Brianna Maglio is on Facebook. 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. Michael Farrell plays forManhasset High School in a 2018 victory. Due to the number of fatalities, the NTSB is assisting in the investigation as well as state police. She is thankful that her son was home with their family during the past year during the pandemic, for those precious moments. ". Participants. Pietro Maglio was born in Grotollela, Italy in. Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger said the loss has hit the Manhasset community hard. MORE: 3 Manhasset HS alumni among 5 killed in weekend Quogue crash. "When I got up this morning it took my breath away," she said. If only Nina and Kurt Kiess hadn't lost their beloved son on a curving Quogue road in the dark of night. Ryan's 22-year-old girlfriend Brianna Maglio of Garden City, a neonatal nurse who played college lacrosse at Scranton, remains in critical condition. These two families are beloved in this community. Pray for Bri. 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. Herbst said. We are devastated.". Visitation will be on Aug. 5, and a funeral service and internment will be held on Aug. 6. Police said that just. We love you forever.". "Everyhing was perfect," Kurt said. Our lives will never be the same. Kiess and James Farrell were classmates from elementary school to high school and played lacrosse together, Ryan parents, Kurt and Nina Kiess, said. We have to pull together now." Ryan Kiess in a photo taken at the University of Scranton. Because you all love Ryan," he 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. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. 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. 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