Services Set For 19-Year Old Who Died In Crash

EAST QUOGUE, NY — Funeral services have been set for a young East Quogue man whose death has cloaked the community in mourning.

Due to the "overwhelming support and projected attendance," for Gianni Mongelluzzo, the wake has been moved to the Church of St. Rosalie, 31 E. Montauk Highway, in Hampton Bays and will take place on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at the Church of St. Rosalie.

The 19-year old died Saturday in a crash in East Quogue, police said.

His father Michael Mongelluzzo posted a message to family and friends on Facebook about his family's unthinkable loss: "We are broken in the loss of our son Gianni. The outpouring of love from everyone is a testament to Gianni’s heart and soul," he said. "He loved everyone and had a zest for life and a path that was just beginning. My family will never be the same. The sun, the moon, and the stars no longer exist. We are unable to see in color, only black and white . . . Please remember him as the bright light that always wanted to help the next person who may have needed it."

He added: "As you know, my sons Michael and Frank and my daughter Ava and my grandchildren need mine and Zelda's love. We will unite and move forward thinking of Gianni every day. It will be a struggle but it is what Gianni would have wanted in the end. We are again overwhelmed by the love and support of the community and our friends. We love you all. It is what is keeping us on the path to experience life again."