Services Set For Mendham High School Senior Lacrosse Captain Matthew LaRosa
The local athletic community was among those mourning the loss of Matthew Larosa, a West Morris Mendham High School senior who reportedly died suddenly on New Year's Eve.
LaRosa, of Mendham, 18, was a leader and captain of the Minutemen lacrosse team.
"We are calling on the community help support Matt’s family, classmates, teammates, teachers and school officials as they deal with their tragic loss," Morris Sussex Sports wrote in a Thursday morning Facebook post.
"Deepest condolences to the LaRosa family," one person commented. "There is no greater heartbreak."
"[P]rayers, love…
Thousands Raised In Memory Of Hackensack Shooting Victim Christian Pacas, 22
The community is rallying to help provide a memorial for Christian Pacas, who was gunned down last month in Hackensack.
Pacas, 22, was remembered on a GoFundMe as a "spirited life" with "big dreams for himself and his family."
The campaign, launched by Maria Pacas, had raised more than $8,800 as of Wednesday afternoon.
"Anyone that knew him knew how true he was to himself and that is something anyone can say is extremely rare," Maria Pacas wrote. "He always had a way to make you laugh, smile, and lift you up."
Pacas was shot dead before dawn Dec. 22, around the corner from the Bergen…
