We love our son and we always will.". He was like a brother, he was a brother. The accident occurred at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday on Montauk Highway in Quogue. PennDOT worker remains seriously injured after hit-and-run, Search on for owner of dogs that attacked man while walking pets. The shockwaves from the horrific accident on Montauk Highway that claimed five lives almost two weeks ago continue to be felt in the village. Four friends who were reportedly headed to a dance hired an Uber vehicle. . Maglio is a nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Role In Riverhead Murder, Robbery: DA, Man's Dance With His Son's Widow At Her 2nd Wedding Touches Hearts, 'Paws Of Luck' Raffle, With $10K Grand Prize, Helps Shelter Pets, Long Island Weather: Rain, More Snow In The Week's Forecast, Competing Athletes Team Up To Give Life Skills Student Forever Memory. He was really nice. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Four Ferraris stolen from LI service center: cops, NY teacher forced 5th-grade girl to use male pronouns causing suicidal thoughts: suit, Shipwreck of famous vessel possibly found off NY after Hurricane Ian, Inside the Hamptons trailer park thats become a playground for millionaires. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. I gave him a high five and said, 'Have fun.' I was best man at this wedding and I stayed very close to his widow. "There was a big group of them, the Manhasset High School Class of 2014. The prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Mary, located at 1300 Northern Boulevard. In addition to Zahid, three passengers in the Prius were killed: Manhasset residents Michael O. Farrell, 20, his brother, James P. Farrell, 25, and Ryan J. Kiess, 25. I just lost my son. James was a captain during the 2018 season for us," the lacrosse team tweeted. If you don't know me, my name is Brianne, I'm 23 and currently based in Indiana. Why is he still at work? Zahid and Ahmad were both born in Pakistan, where they married seven years ago. The fourth Uber passenger, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, remains hospitalized in critical condition. My son walked out the living room door at 10:30. Ryan Kiess, a former lacrosse player at the University of Scranton, also was remembered by his team this week. Had a goal and an assist in a 17-4 win over the Merchant Marine Academy on April 11 in Kings Point, New York. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. ", His son and his friends, Kiess said, "were all good kids." GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AFPN) -- When Brianna Maglio scored the first goal of the season for her fourth grade lacrosse team in Garden City, N.Y., she wasn't just doing it for her team. "Both Ryan and Brianna graduated from Scranton and both also played for Scranton's Lacrosse teams. "They were doing the right thing. "They were the best of friends.". Greater Farmingdale Participants. "Ryan and Bri dated the past six years and were the cutest couple you ever saw," he said. PhillyVoice Staff, Man dies in construction accident at Amazon warehouse in North Philly, police say, Gunman in Pat's King of Steaks shooting will claim self-defense, attorney says, Murder-for-hire pilot thwarted in Southwest Philadelphia, prosecutors say, Philadelphia Zoo's new exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs and lots of bugs, Loch Bar, a seafood house with live music, to open on Avenue of the Arts, IronPigs to offer 'The Mandalorian' jerseys as part of 'Star Wars Night' ticket package, Six Flags to enhance Hurricane Harbor with more water slides, tree house for young kids. Greater Sayville Kurt Kiess, Ryan Kiess's father, said his son and Brianna Maglio, an ICU nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, had been dating for six years; he has been standing vigil at the hospital with Maglio's family. Ahmad added that she was getting ready to open a beauty parlor in the couples hometown of Bay Shore next month and the family was planning to travel to Pakistan in October to see Zahids sister get married. It breaks our heart," she continued. "The notion that these are sleepy country towns is gone. "They were all at the start of their careers, it was unlimited they had their whole lives in front of them. They added, "Former @ScrantonWLAX letterwinner Brianna Maglio '19 was also involved in the accident and is still in critical condition at a local hospital. The fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. Instead, Zahids family is traveling to the U.S. for his funeral. He leaves behind his wife and three children: A 1-year-old, a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old. "We love Bri," he said. The University Counseling Center and Campus Ministry are available for anyone who is grieving and wishes to talk with someone.". Herb & Olive donated proceeds from purchases of Loukoumades to the Farrell Scholarship Fund. "They were a fantastic couple," he said. "They were buddies," Kiess said. "Our hearts are broken following the news out of Long Island this weekend. "We love her. Siblings Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Speaks Out. Five men died in the crash on Montauk Highway Saturday night, police said. Vice Doughnuts & Coffee. Ahmad said her children keep asking her when their dad is coming home, and why he isn't home from work yet. A fourth passenger, Brianna Maglio, 22, remains in critical condition at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. His son met Brianna at the University of Scranton; they both played lacrosse and had been dating for six years, Kiess said. Ryan Kiess and Maglio met at the University of Scranton, where they played lacrosse and had been dating for six years, the Kiess family said. And, he said, they enjoyed playing golf together at the North Hempstead Country Club. Greater Oyster Bay Ryan's Garden City girlfriend Brianna Maglio, who remains in critical condition, has been transferred to Northwell's South Shore University Hospital. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Covering all the great things happening on Long Island and its vibrant downtowns. Zahid followed his wife to the US in 2016 and found work as an Uber driver to support Ahmad and their kids son Ayan, 6, daughter Mishal, 3, and son Ahaan, 16 months. Brianna Maglio, Kiess' girlfriend and 24 years old at the time of the crash, is the sole survivor of the accident. Greater Lindenhurst Greater Bay Shore It shouldn't be that dangerous. Better than I did, actually.. Passengers Michael O. Farrell, 20, James P. Farrell, 25, and Ryan J. Kiess, 25, all of Manhasset, were also killed in the crash, as was the driver of the Maxima, 22-year-old Justin B. Mendez of Brookhaven. He called the young mens stories and memories sacred and beautiful. Police have released new information about a head-on collision on Long Island that killed five people and seriously injuring another earlier this year. Greater Massapequa, Greater Smithtown We've received your submission. All three of them were fun, bright and well-rounded gentlemen both on and off the playing field and will leave a profound and positive impact on our school community.. The Judge overseeing this case is Frank Tinari. She said her son was going home after doing laundry with his girlfriend when he crashed. I'm in shock still. All of his friends were in the cottage, playing games and dancing," he said. Maglio remains at South Shore University Hospital, and investigators have spoken with her family. Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones.". 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. Ahmad said she is still searching for the right answer. The driver of the Uber, 32-year-old Farhan Zahid, and passenger Ryan Keiss, 25, also were pronounced dead at the scene. "You would look at a couple like Ryan and Bri and think they would be a great family. Thanks for contacting us. Help us meet our fundraising goal of 600 shirts! Hug your kid because you never know. The latest Tweets from Bri Maglio (@BriannaMaglio). Specialties Specialty Physician Assistant A physician assistant works under the supervision of a medical doctor, providing. Ahmad stayed home to raise their children son Ayan, 6, daughter Mishal, 3, and son Ahaan, 16 months while preparing to open a beauty parlor in the hamlet next month. The Uber driver, 32-year-old Farhan Zahid of Bay Shore, a father of three, was also killed, along with 22-year-old Justin Mendez, who had veered into oncoming traffic, causing the fatal accident. They called an Uber to take them home after 10:30 p.m. Kiess' father, Kurt, spoke to the outlet about the love his son had for Maglio. My son was so proud of that house. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Robert Romeo said during the Tuesday prayer service. They have many friends at Scranton who have been touched by their lives. Email. Benvenuti said the Manhasset community will rally around the families with assistance, both financial and emotional. Brianna Maglio, Kiess's girlfriend and a University of Scranton graduate, continues to receive treatment for her injuries. A witness told police Mendez turned off his headlights, and radar and officer visual placed his vehicle at roughly 55 miles per hour. "Our thoughts are with the families of Mr. Zahid and the four others who lost their lives in this heartbreaking crash, and we hope the survivor makes a full recovery," Uber said in a statement. On the night of July 24, Zahid was driving four passengers in his vehicle on Montauk Highway around 11:20 p.m. when they were hit head-on by an incoming vehicle near the intersection on Quogue Street East. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a masters degree in accounting. 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. James Farrell, a former Penn lacrosse captain, and his brother Michael, a Villanova student, were killed in the Long Island crash. Eyewitness News reporter Kristin Thorne sat down Friday with Kiess' father, Kurt Kiess, to discuss the police department's findings. Michael Farrel was a full-time business student at Villanova University, according to his LinkedIn page, and James Farrell was the captain of the University of Pennsylvanias lacrosse team during the 2018 season. BlissfulDestinations For The Perfect New England Escape, Jewish War Veterans127thAnniversary Program, Long Island Startup Featured On Reality Show, How John Lodge Is Carrying On The Mantle Of The Moody Blues. She's getting better. "Our hearts are heavy today.. We mourn the loss of @ScrantonMensLax alum Ryan Kiess '18/'20, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident late Saturday evening. A crash investigation remains ongoing with the NTSB, New York State Police and the New York Attorney General's Office. As it stands, the night when his son died was clear, but on a foggy night, the roads would be even more difficult to navigate, he said. , Romeo left the crowd there with a message to continue sharing the stories of Kiess and the Farrells. She had lived on Long Island, as do most of her family, since 2008. The crash is being investigated by Quogue Village Police detectives with the help of New York State Police, Southampton Town Police, and Westhampton Beach Police, authorities said.Montauk Highway initially remained closed from Old Depot Road in Quogue to Quogue Street (East) while the investigation was underway but was reopened Sunday morning, police said.Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Quogue Village Police Department at 631-653-4791. Justin Mendez, 22, of Brookhaven, Long Island, is said to have been the driver of the oncoming Nissan Maxima, the NY Daily News reported. Italian born Pietro (Nonno) Maglio, resident of Garden City, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 at the age of 84 years old. That's what was taken away from us. Man Charged With DWI After Riverside Crash: Police, 'Reckless Driver' Charged With DWI In Southampton: Police, Search On For Man Who Possibly Brandished Pistol In Hamptons: PD, Anna Maria Villa singing at La Volpe Ristorante Italiano, An Evening of Magic at East Wind - Bending Reality. We called him our big teddy bear, Perez said. Cherished nephew of Mark Kiess, Julie Zier Kiess, Allene Kiess, Lisa Katz, JP & Kara Dowd. The driver of the Maxima, Justin B. Mendez, 22, of Brookhaven, who police believe may have been speeding, was also killed in the crash. A fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, remains hospitalized at Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition, police said. Brianna Maglio is the Marketing Programs Coordinator at Onapsis based in Boston, Massachusetts. May the power and strength of the Manhasset community help hold these poor families up during this terrible time.. Community members shared their sympathies for the parents of the young men and Manhasset alums shared the stories of the last time they saw Kiess and the Farrell brothers. They all attended Manhasset Secondary School where they played lacrosse. QUOGUE, Long Island (WABC) -- Police have released new information about a head-on collision on Long Island that killed five people and seriously injuring another earlier this year. "We are grieving with them," Quogue Mayor Peter Sartorius said during a press briefing on Tuesday. Credit: Aahid Family. Kiess' girlfriend, Brianna Maglio, 22, is in critical condition at a nearby hospital. Investigators say black box data shows the Nissan Maxima involved in the crash was traveling at speeds upwards of 106 mph before the driver veered into oncoming traffic and hit a Toyota Prius on Montauk Highway in Quogue just before midnight on July 24. They tweeted, "Our hearts are broken.". Quogue police are scheduled to provide an update on their investigation of the crash on Tuesday. Kiess' girlfriend, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, of Garden City, survived and remains in critical condition. Zahid had joined her on Long Island from Pakistan five years ago. Our lives will never be the same. Our hearts are broken following the news out on Long Island this weekend, a statement published on the Penn Mens Lacrosse Twitter page read. "That road is not a little country road," Kurt Kiess said. We gather as a people to confront this tragedy, this horrendous event, Rev. In addition, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 2 remembered Ryan for his "contagious smile, great sense of humor, and willingness to help others.". The memory of these three young men will live on, so share them with their families, their parents, their siblings and grandparents., I lost my best friend when we were 31-years-old, Romeo said. 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