Former MSU Baseball Player Nicholas Cocchia Dies, $36K Raised

Support is on the rise for the family of former New Jersey high school baseball player Nicholas "Nick" Cocchia, who died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 26, according to his obituary on the Rossi Funeral Home website. He was 25 years old.

Cecilia Levine

09/06/2024 6:00 a.m.

Nick was raised in Mountainside before moving to Kenilworth with his family, his obituary says. Nick played first base, outfield, and pitched for the varsity baseball team at Governor Livingston High School in Berkley Heights, his obituary says.

He helped lead the team to their victory as state champions in 2015 before playing college baseball for Montclair State University. He graduated with a degree in justice systems with a concentration in criminal justice.

As of press time, more than $36,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Nick's family.

Click here to donate and here for Nick Cocchia's complete obituary.

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