Football Player Died After Being Injured During A Game Against Elwood John Glenn High School

A junior from Shoreham-Wading River High School died Wednesday night after undergoing surgery from a head injury he sustained during a football game against Elwood High School. During the third quarter of the game he collided with another player.   After the injury, the game halted and Tom Cutinella was taken to Huntington Hospital where he later passed away.  Tom Cutinella was a guard/linebacker.

Superintendent of Shoreham-Wading River Schools, Dr.Steven Cohen made the following statement, “The Shoreham-Wading River School District community is terribly saddened to learn of the tragic death of Tom Cutinella, a high school junior and varsity football player. Tom passed away after colliding with an opponent in Wednesday night’s game against Elwood John H. Glenn High School. Our school community is truly devastated by this awful news and we all extend our deepest condolences to Tom’s family and friends during this difficult time. Tom played football for the district since he entered the high school in ninth grade, becoming a member of the varsity team this year. In addition, Tom played lacrosse and was a member of the Natural Helpers program, which focuses on peers helping peers. He excelled academically, had a great sense of humor and was just a great individual overall. He was well-liked among students and staff and he will truly be missed. Each student is a valued member of our educational community and a young person’s death is always tragic. A sudden loss like this can have a profound effect on the entire school community. Grief counselors will be made available to students and staff for as long as needed as we mourn and cope with the loss of such an amazing life.”