On a warm Christmas morning, Edydson Sine shared gifts with his parents and helped wash the breakfast dishes before heading to what would be his final shift at CVS, where he was tragically stabbed just before closing.
His father, Edison Cine Sr., mentioned that his 23-year-old son hadn’t planned to work that day; he was covering a shift for a co-worker. “My son usually helps out,” he shared with reporters.
Cine Sr. described his son as incredibly selfless, saying, “He would walk in front of a bullet for anyone. He was willing to take on tough jobs. I loved his simplicity.” He added that Edydson always sought to better the lives of those around him.
According to law enforcement, as Cine was nearing the end of his shift on Christmas Day, he was stabbed in the chest by 43-year-old John Piraccio.
The young man, who had worked at the Lindenhurst store for ten months, was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, but sadly, he was pronounced dead.
Piraccio fled the scene but was apprehended on Friday and now faces second-degree murder charges. During his arraignment on Saturday morning, he appeared detached, wearing a gray and blue sweatshirt.
Prosecutors allege he is responsible for the young CVS employee’s death, though details about what led to the stabbing remain limited. Investigators suspect Piraccio may have been a problematic customer.
Suffolk County Police Chief Kevin Catalina stated, “Based on the individual’s background, we can only assume he entered the store with malicious intent, and the encounter with Cine may have stemmed from that.” He also criticized CVS for the delay in providing surveillance footage, implying it slowed the arrest process.
CVS acknowledged that they eventually provided the video but didn’t specify if they would assist with funeral expenses for the employee who lost his life on the job. A spokesperson stated, “Our team worked through the night to deliver the footage as requested. We’re in touch with the family to offer support.”
In his last hours, Edydson enjoyed a cozy Christmas morning at home in West Babylon, giving his parents the money he earned from his job and eating breakfast with his three siblings.
“We’re a very close family, we do a lot together. He was deeply loved,” Cine Sr. reflected. He recalled Edydson saying, ‘I’ll wash the dishes before I go to work,’ a moment that resonates deeply with him. “He kissed me goodbye, went to work, but sadly, he never came home.”
