The soccer group is mourning the lack of Bergenfield Excessive Faculty coach Rob Violante this week.
On Could 14, Violante was concerned in a two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York. A southbound Sprinter van crossed the median and crashed right into a northbound Honda sedan. That crash killed 4 folks and left a fifth individual in vital situation.
Violante’s dying was confirmed by the New Jersey Soccer Coaches Affiliation.
“He was greater than a coach, he was a mentor, father determine, and a supply of power for our college students and group,” Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio mentioned. “His influence as Head Soccer Coach and Dean of College students won’t ever be forgotten.”
Violante grew to become the pinnacle coach at Bergenfield in 2011. He has taken the crew to the playoffs 5 occasions, profitable 61 video games over the previous 15 years. His father, Frank, is at present the athletic director at Glen Rock Excessive Faculty.
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Over the previous 24 hours, numerous folks have prolonged their ideas and prayers to the Violante household.
“Completely devastated to be taught concerning the passing of Rob Violante this morning,” one individual wrote on X. “Rob was a star QB and basketball participant at Somers once I was in HS. At all times heard the identify and knew he was the son of legendary soccer coach Skip Violante at Dobbs Ferry. And he, and his brothers Chris and Brian, later grew to become associates of mine.”
“Devastated for our group, for my assistant coach and his household,” one other individual mentioned. “A tragedy. Misplaced an unimaginable human, an impactful man, and somebody who won’t ever be forgotten. Life is unfair generally. Hug the folks you like. Relaxation straightforward Coach Rob Violante.”
“Very unhappy information. Our ideas & prayers are with you. The Suffern Basketball program has the entire Violante household in our hearts presently,” a 3rd individual commented.
Violante’s legacy won’t ever be forgotten.
Our ideas are with Violante’s family members.
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