TOMS RIVER – A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for the family of the 24-year-old man who was tragically killed in a freak motorcycle accident Sunday night.
On March 13, Nicholas Cacciapaglia was learning how to ride a motorcycle for the first time in the parking lot of Ocean County Power Sports when he lost control of the bike, struck a curb and entered into oncoming traffic on Route 37. He was hit by a passing car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Stephan Cacciapaglia, Nicholas’ brother, created the GoFundMe page hoping to collect donations towards the memorial and funeral.
“He was loved and respected by everyone around him, and he gave that same love and respect back to everyone who entered his life. I couldn’t have asked for a better brother or mentor, and I can’t imagine having to go through the rest of my life without him,” Stephan wrote online.
The community has come together and contributed over $17,000 in less than 24 hours. Their goal is to raise $20,000 to cover the cost of funeral funds.
If you would like the donate, visit the GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/nicholas-vincent-cacciapaglia-funeral-fund.
