Tragedy has struck as a local middle school student has died.
13-year-old Andry Rodas Villagran died suddenly on Wednesday.
Those who know him say he collapsed while playing Soccer, a sport he loved, however that has not been confirmed by authorities.
Andry was an 8th grader at Dr. Earl F. Calcutt Middle School.
A GoFundMe fundraiser, has been created to help Andry’s family with funeral and memorial expenses.
A vigil was held in his honor on Thursday.
The mayor of Central Falls, Maria Rivera, issued a statement on Andry’s passing.
“It is with deep sadness that we mourn the sudden and untimely loss of a beloved young resident of our city. This young man was a beloved member of our community in Central Falls, an enthusiastic soccer player, and a future leader. Rest in peace, Andry.
Services have yet to be announced.
Poor kid. way to young. Rest in peace young man.
My deepest condolence,RIP❤️ God got you under his wings now, you are another one of God Angels 👼👼👼
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Sincere condolences on your huge loss!
Our sincere condolences to this young man family.
My brother was his best friend and my brother was so sad and andry was a great kid he was kind but my other brother was playing with him he was 21 but then when the game ended andry fell and had like a heart problem or sm but it was sad but at least he died were he loved and went to his furnal the saddest thing I ever experienced rip andry