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Holmdel man ID'ed as one of the victims killed in New Orleans terror attack, family tells New Orleans publication

They say that 25-year-old Billy DiMaio was a Holmdel High School graduate, and that he graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.

Amanda Lee

Jan 2, 2025, 9:34 PM

Updated 2 days ago

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A Holmdel High School graduate has been identified as one of the victims killed in the New Orleans truck attack.
Billy DiMaio, 25, grew up in East Islip, Long Island before attending Holmdel High School, where he played lacrosse.
The school's superintendent confirmed Billy graduated in 2017.
"Billy was a valued member of our community who gave back by assisting with the boys' lacrosse program, leaving a positive impact on our students." said Holmdel Superintendent Scott Cascone.
In a Facebook post, the high school's lacrosse team said, "Our lacrosse community has suffered an unimaginable loss. Billy was a remarkable young man on and off the field. All of us in the Holmdel community are devastated by this sad news. Please keep the DeMaio family in your thoughts and prayers."
In 2022, Billy DeMaio graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.
It said in a statement, "Billy was a leader within our community who shined not only as a star student in the classroom but also as a top athlete, serving as a captain on our 2022 championship lacrosse team."
After graduating, he went on to work in New York City as an account executive for Audacy.
It stated: "Billy will be fondly remembered for his unwavering work ethic, positive attitude, and kindness. He was a true asset to the Audacy team, and his contributions and presence will be deeply missed."