James “Jimmy” McGrath, who died in a stabbing outside a high school party Saturday, received honors from his community at his team’s first lacrosse game since the tragedy
Off field, Tony Gandalfo told Fox News Digital his son Peter was among McGrath’s Fairfield Prep teammates. He said he knew the teen, who had friends on both teams, and was still processing the tragedy.
"Often times at a tragedy you really see the beautiful side of being part of a community like you have here," he said."I’m so happy to see that it’s not just the Fairfield Prep community, but Shelton and other communities that have reached out to show support. It’s unfortunate it takes a tragedy to see how much love is out there. But there’s a lot."
Residents of numerous surrounding communities turned out in support, including Stamford to the west and nearby New Haven.Fairfield College Preparatory School won 16-1 His funeral is scheduled for Friday after a Mass at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull, according to an online obituary. "Jim was born on December 18, 2004 and was always a positive, loving and caring person. Many described Jim as a wonderfully happy person with a big heart who was a loving friend to many. He loved his school, Fairfield Prep, and he excelled as an athlete in every sport he chose. He
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