BRICK, NJ (June 27, 2026) — Louis F. DiRienzo Jr., a New Rochelle High School graduate who rose to become defensive coordinator at Monmouth University, died unexpectedly on June 27, 2026, at age 34, according to an obituary published by Westchester Funeral Home, Inc.
DiRienzo was born June 16, 1992, in Yonkers to Louis Sr. and Carol DiRienzo. He attended St. Eugene School before graduating from New Rochelle High School. He earned a degree in Health and Physical Education from Southern Connecticut State University, where he played linebacker and served as team captain, and later completed graduate work at Springfield College in Massachusetts, earning a master’s degree in education while serving as a graduate assistant football coach.
DiRienzo built a coaching career focused on developing young athletes. He joined Monmouth University in 2025 as linebackers coach and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2026. He previously spent five seasons as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Springfield College, helping lead the program to multiple conference championships. He was named the 2023 Gridiron Club of New England Division II/III Co-Assistant Coach of the Year. Earlier in his career, he coached at Rutgers University and Wagner College.
According to the obituary, DiRienzo is survived by his parents, Louis Sr. and Carol; his wife, Allison; his daughters, Audrina and Giavanna; his brother, Andrew, and sister-in-law, Courtney; his grandmother, Mildred; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Emilio; grandparents Carmine and Lucretia; aunts Joyce and Carmen Marie; and uncle Michael.
The obituary states DiRienzo was a registered organ donor through NMDP, the National Marrow Donor Program, formerly known as Be The Match.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, from 3-8 p.m. at Westchester Funeral Home, Inc., 190 Main Street, Eastchester. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 3, at 9:30 a.m. at Assumption Church, 100 Pleasant Ave., Tuckahoe. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to NMDP.
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