A Westchester County eighth-grader described as having a “kind heart” died Sunday after accidentally falling from the roof of a five-story parking garage in Harrison, New York.
Sources told The Post that Mark Anthony Giordano, 13, was riding his bike with friends on the roof of a garage near the Halsted Avenue Metro-North station when he fell off the side of the building.
Police are investigating but do not believe there is foul play, the official added.
A student-athlete at Harrison High School, Giordano was an all-league wrestler and football player whose future was “limitless,” according to a GoFundMe set up for his grieving family.
“He will be missed as a kind soul and devoted friend to all he met during his short time here,” fundraiser organizer Frank Barcella wrote on the page.
“Our goal is to help Mark’s family rest in peace and assist with any expenses they may incur during this time of hardship.”
Community members quickly rallied to support the family, and the fundraiser had raised more than $48,000 of its $75,000 goal as of Monday morning.
Lewis N. Uhl, superintendent of the Harrison Central School District, The district posted a statement on its website. We sympathize with the family and let students, teachers and parents know that help is available to those who need it.
“There is nothing more difficult to understand and sadder to experience than the loss of a child,” Wool wrote. “Mark was beloved by his teachers, coaches and friends.
“We are rallying our support for the students and faculty at the middle and high school and extending support to any school connections who may have known this tenacious and incredible young man,” he continued.
“In times of incredible tragedy, I am always comforted by the generosity and love our community shows to each other and to those most in need.”
District wrestling teams posted a heartbreaking tribute to Giordano. On our Facebook page.
“We are completely devastated by the news this morning of the passing of Mark Anthony Giordano,” the team wrote about the 220-pound wrestler. “Mark was an incredible young man who accomplished so much in a very short period of time.
“His potential was limitless not only on the football field but on the mat,” the post continued, “but most importantly he was a great teammate, brother and son who was always respectful, respectful and loving.”
“Please pray for his mother Michelle and his sister Lisa and help them if you can.”
