Our family recently experienced the unexpected and tragic loss of my 19-year-old nephew Luke Pesce. He had a tragic accident on a long run. It has left us heartbroken and we are facing challenges as we try to honor his memory and support his loved ones during this difficult time.

Luke was a genuine and kind-hearted soul. He was a caring big brother who loved God, running long distances, math, pizza, and always loved his three younger siblings, Leah, Jonathan, and Ethan. His kindness and sincerity brought so much love to our family, and his absence is deeply felt by everyone who knew him. Luke was a 2025 graduate of Lakeview High School in Litchfield, CT.

We are raising funds to help cover Luke’s funeral and burial expenses. The support will allow us to give him the service he deserves and ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time. Any help or support for our family would be truly appreciated. Nothing is too big or small, and your kindness means so much to us as we navigate this loss. Thank you for considering a donation and for keeping our family in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you to Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department, Connecticut State Police, Thomaston Police Department, and Waterbury Police Department.