Massapequa High School hockey player Connor Kasin’s parents mourn his untimely loss.
A Long Island high school hockey player tragically died on November 30, 2024, after collapsing on the ice during a charity game set up in honor of a fellow student who died in a car crash.
Highlights
- Connor Kasin was born to his father, Craig Kasin, and his mother, Mary Kasin. They are mourning their son’s tragic loss.
- His father, Craig Kasin, is a Space Cadet who has always supported Connor in achieving his hockey dreams.
- Connor was raised along with his two brothers, Christian and Cole Kasin.
Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old senior at Massapequa High School in Long Island, passed out on the ice during the intermission of a charity match held at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage at around 9 PM on Saturday.
He was rushed to hospital after members of the crowd performed CPR on him until paramedics arrived, but he was sadly pronounced dead.
The cause of the passing is still unknown. Nassau police said its detectives are still investigating the incident but noted that “no criminality is suspected.”
He was playing for his high school’s team, the Massapequa Chiefs, at a match meant to celebrate the life of Sabrina Navaretta, a graduate of rival Syosset High School, when he tragically passed away.
His school said in a letter to parents and students:
‘It is heartbreaking to report that Connor did not survive. His passing is devastating to the Massapequa community, and we offer our deepest condolences to Connor’s family and friends.’
Massapequa High School
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, his travel team, Sharks Elite Youth Hockey, said,
‘It is with a heavy heart the Sharks share the sudden passing of 18U defenseman, Connor Kasin. Please keep the Kasin family in your thoughts and prayers.’
Sharks Elite Youth Hockey
His coach, Jeff Tempone, told CBS News,
‘He was a coach’s dream. You coach him and he loved the game. It’s missing someone. It’s missing someone very special. ‘Probably in the best shape on the team, as far as being physical, and was just a great kid, highly coachable kid, always encouraging his teammates on the bench.”It was devastating. It’s a 17-year-old kid — has his whole life ahead of him,’
Jeff Tempone
In an Instagram post on Sunday, the New York Islanders extended their deepest condolences to Connor’s family, friends, and teammates.
Connor Kasin’s Parents Have No Words To Convey Their Heartbreak
Connor Kasin was born in 2007 in Massapequa, New York, United States, to his father, Craig Kasin, and his mother, Mary Kasin.
His father, Craig Kasin, is a Federation space Cadet. According to his LinkedIn profile, he attended Nassau Community College from 1986 to 1988.
Later, Craig joined St. John’s University in 1989 and graduated in 1990. His mother, Mary Kasin, attended Hicksville High School but left in 1989.
On September 11, 2021, Mary posted a photo of Connor and her family celebrating Thanksgiving day.
His parents have avoided the media spotlight, so only limited information is available regarding their personal lives.
Currently, they are mourning the tragic death of their beloved son, Connor Kraig. They said they had no words to express their feelings during the interview.
He shared a close bond with his grandfather, Bruce Kasin, his grandmother, Mary-Ann Kasin, and his beloved great-grandmother, Honey Kasin.
Moroever, he was also closely related to his aunt, Lee Ann Newton-Ryan, and Dorothy Reddy.
Lee Ann Newton-Ryan is married to her husband, Tim Ryan, and works at JESCO Lighting Group.
Tim Ryan serves on the board of directors at the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce. He poured a small tribute to Connor through his official social media handle, saying,
In Loving Memory of Connor Kasin!
Tim Ryan
In addition, Connor Kasin grew up with his two brothers, Christian Kasin and Cole Kasin.
Christian’s official Facebook handle shows that he lives in Massapequa, New York, and works at The Krusty Krab, a food and beverage company established in 1999.
On the other hand, Cole has avoided the media spotlight and social media handles.
According to Connor’s parents, calling hours to remember Connor will be held at Massapequa Funeral Home South Chapel on Wednesday, December 4th, from 7-9 PM, and Thursday, December 5th, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Friday at St. William at Abbot Roman Catholic Church in Seaford, NY, with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.
Additional Information
- Connor Kasin was a senior defenseman on the high school ice hockey team.
- Kasin was studying in 12th grade at Massapequa High School.
- His passing is the first hockey-related fatality in memory involving a New York High School athlete.
