Reflecting on that night, Nina said the "what ifs" swirl in her mind. Herbst 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. 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 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 way Ryan's face lit up when he looked at Brianna, and they way Brianna smiled. 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. 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. 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. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. (Photos by Jennifer Corr) Brianna Maglio, a Garden City (N.Y.) and Scranton lacrosse alum, is currently hospitalized following the crash. "He went as a lacrosse player and came back a loving and caring man," he said. Manhasset brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, and their friend Ryan Kiess, 25 were all killed. We are devastated.". Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. The fifth passenger, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio of Garden City, was taken to a . . "They were doing the right thing.". ", Brianna Maglio, who was in critical condition Sunday, in a photo taken at theUniversity of Scranton. His voice breaking on tears, Kurt said: "We know they saved Bri. "From what I heard it sounded like a train was hitting a bus doing like 100 miles per hour.". Check Background Get Contact Info Reputation & Background View All Public Private Of Ryan, he said, "We'd do anyting to see that big smile, that big heart, to hear his playlists," he said. State Police are assisting with accident reconstruction, Isola said. The two had been dating for six years. Ryan worked with his mother on the outdoor lights. ", His voice quiet, Kurt said: "Rest in peace, our son. 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. "It was a horrific scene for everybody," he said. Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. Because you all love Ryan," he said. Due to the number of fatalities, the NTSB is assisting in the investigation as well as state police. Credit: James Escher, "He was a kid everyone loved being around," said current Manhasset boys lacrosse coach Keith Cromwell. 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. "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.' 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. "Try not to get too rowdy up there and please save us some food," she said, smiling through the tears. This one was especially tragic, she said. Please received our heartfelt condolences. "Ryan, James and Michael were very, very special. ", He added that Ryan, "the ultimate jock, has been sidelined. Brianna is my daughter.". He leaves behind three children. 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. Investigators believe excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said. "It's instantaneous. He walked into the living room and got into the car and that was the last time I saw my son," Kiess said. James Farrells brother, Michael, also played midfield for Manhasset, Cherry said. We believe that. All rights reserved. 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. 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. "Feel Ryan's love in you. 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. He excelled on the field, winning two New York State hockey championships and leaving a long legacy in lacrosse. Not food, or travel. "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. Rev. This is so senseless, so heartbreaking.". Its a nightmare.". According to Kurt Kiess, Ryan's father,. "He was the glue of our family and everything is changed now forever," Nicole said. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. But more than the sports and the compettion, he said, he loved his teammates. A funeral will be held for Zahid on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Masjid Darul Quran in Bay Shore. It was at the University of Scranton where he met Brianna Maglio, 24; the two had been dating for six years. Veeravenkata Vadaparty. Police said that just. Brianna's net worth hovers over Greater than $499,999 with a yearly income that's about $150 - 174,999. Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse, the Kiesses said. "Heroes lie here," he said. We are made to know about this on July 26, 2021. 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. They were just glowing. His son loved sports, including golf, as well as the Jets, the Mets, and the Islanders. We mourn with the family of Brianna M. Maglio for this great loss. 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. "Youre so happy that your kids are doing the right thing and then you wonder why and how something like this happens? 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. Obituary, Brianna M. Maglio Cause Of Death Brianna M. Maglio 22, of Garden City sadly passed away . The pain rips us apart," he said. 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. 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. Its like a nightmare. It's a curvy road. "Ryan came into the world as a 9-pound, 4-ounce baby and lived larger than life," his obituary read. 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. .. and the blue and orange of Manhasset. 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. "Jesus wept and he weeps with us today," Rev. Police say the officer who witnessed Mendez speeding made a U-turn and tried to follow but the crash happened seconds later. He said he would not offer platitudes, say Ryan was in a "better place. Ryan Kiess in a photo taken at the University of Scranton. A 32-year-old Bay Shore man was the driver of the car, a . Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. 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. 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. Ryan, rise so you can tease your sisters and say you're the favorite," he said. Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. "He was a real celebrator when he won," Kurt said. 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. 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. They're our heroes. 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. Neither drivers family could be located Sunday. "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. The couple were talking about rings, had chosen a wedding song, Kurt said. ", "They were doing the right thing and being smart and getting a ride to meet friends and then this happens," Cherry said. His son and Brianna did everything together, Kurt said. Then all of a sudden, boom, you have it happen to you. Dorothy Vlach. "Ryan had every aspect of his life figured out," she said. ". "Our community is absolutely heartbroken," Schlanger said. Our lives will never be the same. ", 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.". "Ryan loved cleaning the pool. "Any accident like this we look at it aggressively and look to rule it out first," Isola said. Maglio is a nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Meantime, Syed Rizvi is planning a final goodbye for his brother-in-law Zahid, a married father of three. "Gentle heart, gentle giant," Kurt Kiess said of his middle child, who stood 6-foot-3, choking up as he spoke. "I love you forever, my little brother.". Kiess said thought should be put into redesigning the roadway where the crash took place. That friend was the love of his life," he 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. "I keep thinking about that moment all day today, how happy he was, how full of life.". Her smile would light up a room.". 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 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. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. 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. He loved Brianna. "The reason he was working at night was to spend time with his family during the day," says Rizvi. As the funeral began on Friday, a sea of young faces marked by unthinkable loss gathered as an organist played "Ave Maria." "At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, his presence was known due to his height and beautiful smile. They were all at the start of their careers, it was unlimited they had their whole lives in front of them. Kurt Kiess also shared vivid memories of his only son. We love you forever.". Maglio was involve in fatal a car accident that took the lives of her loving boyfriend Ryan and their friends Michael and James. Brianna Maglio is 26 years old and was born on 09/04/1996. Thank you for protecting me and making me laugh and thank you for saving Bri. In Brianna's heart and in Ryan's heart, they were married. 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 have to pull together now." He loved his family, friends and the community. Four friends who were reportedly headed to a dance hired an Uber vehicle. Seeing the spot for the first time, she said, was "just surreal." "The world was in front of them. RIP, Ryan. ", She added: "Our futures revolved around where Ryan and Brianna were going to end up.". Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger said the loss has hit the Manhasset community hard. Maglio, 24, of Garden City, survived and Kiess said he believes his son and the other young men saved her. Smiling, he said, he, too, didn't learn about Brianna right away. "Even though I am technically his older sister, I always looked up to him figuratively and literally. Im in shock still. 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 Funds were also donated to GoFundMe pages for those impacted by the tragedy, including Kiess' girlfriend Brianna Maglio, 22, of Garden City. Quogue resident Joseph Dicarlo said he was inside his home when the sound of a collision jolted him to attention. These two families are beloved in this community. ". "I was down on the lacrosse fields in Delaware on the club circuit when I heard the devastating news.". We love our son and we always will.". "He was a leader on the defense," Cherry said. He said it was too early to say if drugs or alcohol were a factor. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. He was passionate about family, friends, sports, food, music, travel, and good times, especially at the North Hempstead Country Club. "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. During the pandemic, after her shifts as a nurse, would come over and sleep in Ryan's room, while he was working, he said. Kiess and James Farrell were classmates from elementary school to high school and played lacrosse together, Ryan parents, Kurt and Nina Kiess, said. 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. ", She and her sister first learned that their brother had a girlfriend on Instagram, Nicole laughed. Marc Herbst read a reading from the gospel according to Luke, about a widow losing a child. "My son was so proud of that house. 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