Funeral Set For Penn State Lacrosse Player From Wellesley
WELLESLEY, Mass. (CBS/AP) — A Penn State lacrosse player killed in a car crash in Boston's North End will be laid to rest.
Connor Darcey, 21, was among two killed and one seriously injured Friday afternoon when a convertible rolled over on Commercial Street.
Wellesley Raider Lacrosse held pick-up games on Sunday at Sprague Field to celebrate Darcey's life.
Bill Darcey, Connor's father, was appreciative of the outpouring of support for his family.
"He really was a likable, lovable, smart, talented, beautiful boy," he said.
Connor's teammate, Sam Lawrence, says "He was such a joyful person, and he just brought so much energy, life and enthusiasm to everything he did."
Darcey's younger brother played in one of the games and wore his brother's helmet.
A wake is being held Sunday afternoon at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home in Wellesley. A funeral takes place Monday morning at St. Andrews Church, also in Wellesley.
Darcey was a 2012 graduate of Wellesley High School and had just completed his sophomore year at Penn State, where he was the team's goalie, according to his obituary.
The university said in a statement it "suffered a tremendous loss" and was "deeply saddened."
Police declined to release names or any new information regarding the crash Sunday.
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