Help the Ippolito Family in Memory of Dominic

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Wow! We are overwhelmed and in awe of the way that our community has shown up for our friends in their time of need. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and/or shared so far; your support means so much!! Please know that the funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward covering the costs of Dominic’s Memorial Service and also to help cover monthly expenses so that the family can take the time that they need to seek outside support and grieve the loss of their beautiful boy.

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Hello everyone,

I have created this GoFundMe Page in an effort to help the Ippolito’s cover funeral expenses for their late son, Dominic. Dom passed away unexpectedly and without warning this afternoon, shortly after arriving home from visiting his new classroom at school orientation today. At this time, we are unsure of the root cause, and we ask that you give the family space to process this impossible news as they await information from the medical examiner.

Dominic would have been starting the 4th grade this week. He was a smart, kind, sweet young man who had a huge heart and would help anyone who needed it. He was strong and brave and knew what it was to work hard in the pursuit of his goals. So much so that he recently earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do--quite a feat for a boy his age! Dom was a fierce gamer and loved to play online and in-person with friends and family alike. He loved going to the movies, 4-wheeling with his Dad and playing outside in the neighborhood with his friends. Dominic loved animals and helped to take great care of his dogs, cats, birds and Axolotl. He had a great sense of humor and a tendency to drop one-liners that made people smile. Most of all, Dom was a wonderfully supportive friend. He knew just what to say to make people laugh if they were having a bad day, and was happy to just be around the people that he loved.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 11th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM at Darby Funeral Home. The service will follow at 2:00PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Chris Collett officiating. A reception will follow from 3:00PM-5:00PM at Events on Main. Dominic is survived by his mother and father, Hailey and Ralph Ippolito, and his younger sister, Aria. We appreciate everyone's support and prayer as we mourn the loss of this beautiful soul.