57°
A GoFundMe page said 18-year-old Madison Alfano died in a crash while returning home from work at college. The memorial fundraiser has received more than $107,000 from more than 2,000 donations as of Wednesday, Jan. 17.
ALSO SEE: Details Released In Parkway Crash That Killed Monmouth U. Student Returning From Work Shift
"No parents should have to bury their 18-year-old daughter," the GoFundMe page said. "We are asking for an immense amount of support and love from our community to the Alfano family."
Monmouth University said Alfano was a first-year communications student in the honors school. She was also a member of the equipment staff for the Hawks athletic department.
The college has made counseling services available for Monmouth students, faculty, and staff.
"The university grieves the tragic and untimely loss of a member of our community and extends its deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and fellow students at this most difficult time," Monmouth president Dr. Patrick Leahy said in a news release. "Flags on campus have been lowered in Madison’s honor."
A memorial page said visitation hours for Alfano will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Both visitations will be held at Scarpaci Funeral Home on Amboy Road in Staten Island.
A burial mass will be held for Alfano at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. The service will happen at the Church of the Holy Child, which is also on Amboy Road in Staten Island.
You can click here to see Madison Alfano's GoFundMe page.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Middletown and receive free news updates.
