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Christopher Coluccio, age 14, of West Sayville, was found next to the tracks near the Patchogue LIRR station around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, MTA officials said
Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
Police notified Coluccio's family and the Bayport-Blue Point school district.
Coluccio reportedly might have been wearing earbuds at the time of the crash.
Bayport-Blue Point Superintendent Timothy Hearney, in a statement, said: "As many of you know, this has been a difficult week, and unlike any other for our school community."
Coluccio was a ninth-grader at Bayport-Blue Point High School, Hearney said.
"Chris was extremely intelligent, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed wrestling, played golf, and was well-liked by all," he added. "I know he will be greatly missed by everyone in our school district and beyond."
Visiting hours have been set for Saturday, Sept. 25 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes in Bayport.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snow RC Church, in Blue Point.
Note: No services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26.
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