Long Branch, NJ – Family members and friends of Terry Paul gathered at the LBCC field on Long Branch Ave. to remember the athlete who died unexpectedly in front of his college dorm.
Terry Paul passes away
According to WITN.com, Terrence “Terry” Paul collapsed in front of his East Carolina University dorm near 2 p.m.
The Greenville Medical Examiner’s Office listed the cause of death as cardiomyopathy, or inflammation of the heart.
Family and friends came out to remember the young man who was passionate about sports and who loved his family and friends. Community members described Terry Paul as an overall a good guy who was “all about doing the right things”. He was baptized at Second Baptist Church in Long Branch about two years ago.
Paul’s aunt, remembered her beloved nephew as a good kid, who was getting ready to enter medical school upon graduation next year. She also expressed to the crowd to learn from her nephew experiences, and to continue to carry on his legacy.
Paul was a popular athlete who switched from playing football as a wide receiver to joining the track and field team.
After graduating from Long Branch High School in 2007, Paul attended Monmouth University and then transferred to East Carolina in Greenville, NC as a chemistry major.
At the vigil, funeral arrangements were announced. Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, with remembrances from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch.
Visiting will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15 until his funeral service at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 93 Liberty St., Long Branch.
Burial for Terry Paul will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Condolences may be emailed to fiorefh@aol.com and will be received by the family.
