As the days continue, we continue to find out more names of the victims who tragically lost their lives after a crazed man intentionally drove his white pickup truck on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and mowed down New Years partiers.
Billy DiMaio is the latest name to be revealed as he was one of the 14 people killed early Wednesday morning when a man drove a truck down Bourbon Street.
R.I.P. — 25-year-old Billy DiMaio of New Jersey ID’ed as one of the 14 deceased victims in the New Orleans terror attack
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"He was a pure, gentle-hearted soul. He will be truly missed," his mother said. pic.twitter.com/XxmN4YseLL
The 25-year-old was a former college lacrosse player for Chestnut Hill who also played for the Holmdel High School lacrosse team for three years before playing in college. He once scored 37 goals as a senior and later graduated and had a job as an account executive.
Just like everyone else who was tragically killed in New Orleans, he leaves behind loving family and friends.
“We are devastated by the news of the passing of our alumnus, Billy DiMaio ’22,” the college said in a statement on Thursday.
“Our prayers are with the entire DiMaio family at this tragic hour, as our entire college reflects upon the positive impact he had upon so many in our close community,” the statement continued.
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At the time of his death in New Orleans, DiMaio was working for Audacy’s New York office as an account executive for more than two years and is remembered by his colleagues for his “unwavering work ethic, positive attitude, and kindness” according to a company spokesperson, per ABC.
Billy DiMaio traveled to the New Orleans area to not only celebrate, but also hang out with friends who were attending the Sugar Bowl, his parents said.
Another Former Athlete Was Also A Victim In New Orleans
Former Chestnut Hill College lacrosse captain Billy DeMaio has been identified as one of the 14 people killed early Wednesday morning when a man drove a truck down Bourbon Street.
He was one of two former athletes that saw his life come to an end.
Princeton University football player Tiger Bech was also killed in the attack.
He was a wide receiver at Princeton from 2017 to 2019.
