A ten-year-old child died at a little league game on Monday after getting an epileptic seizure while running to first base.
Lazar LaPenna, a fourth-grader at East School in Long Beach, fainted on the field at Point Lookout Park in Lido Beach on May 2, 2022.
Gregg LaPenna, his father and coach revealed that Lazar was diagnosed with epilepsy a few years back and taking medicines regularly for more than three years.
The bereaved dad suggested that his son’s death has nothing to do with baseball. According to the report, Lazar was happy to have gotten a hit earlier in the game.
Who Is Lazar Lapenna’s Father Gregg Lapenna?
Gregg Lapenna is the coach and father of Lazar LaPenna who passed away due to an epilepsy seizure during a little league game.
Lazar was diagnosed with Epilepsy a few years ago and his parents didn’t allow him to play any games except baseball.
According to him, Lazar was standing in front and smiling and all of sudden his brother ran to him shouting ” Lazar having a seizure”
Greg alongside his brother tried giving CPR for some time. However, the efforts went unsuccessful leading to Lazar’s death.
Find Gregg LaPenna Father On Facebook
Lazar Lapenna’s father Gregg Lapenna is active on Facebook under the name “Gregg LaPenna.”
He changed his Facebook profile and put Lazar Lapenna’s photo tributing him during the hardest time.
Thousands of people are writing their condolences and tributes after hearing about the loss of Lazar in an unexpected way.
One of Lazar’s well-wishers wrote “Our deepest condolences for your devastating loss. God bless you and give you the fortitude you need.”
Lazar LaPenna Family Details
Lazar LaPenna was born into a middle-class family of five members.
His father, Gregg Lapenna was the coach of the baseball team of little league. His mother’s name is Monique Lapenna. Lazar had two brothers named Gerry and Blaze Lapenna.
Lazar celebrated his tenth birthday at nearby restaurants the night before he died. He was a die-hard Mets fan who also enjoyed baseball.
Gregg Lapenna grieves the tragic death of his son
Gregg Lapenna was heartbroken when his son tragically passed away during the baseball game.
Flowers, baseballs, and baseball caps have been left at the ballpark. The family says that the community’s support is helping them get through this loss.
Other sports in the community are paid homage to the death of Lazar, with baseball bats displayed and starting hashtag #BatsOutForLazar.