Community in mourning after boy struck by vehicle while getting off school bus dies

The Lambeth and area community is in mourning after learning a young boy passed away after being struck by a vehicle while getting off his school bus Monday afternoon.

The Lambeth and area community is in mourning after learning a young boy passed away after being struck by a vehicle while getting off his school bus Monday afternoon.

“Dante was a joyful radiant child that brought joy to everyone around him,” reads his obituary on the O’Neil Funeral Home web page

Dante Adriano Caranci, 7, was the son of Stefano and Jacqueline Caranci, and brother to Vincenzo.

A member of Lambeth Lancers Minor Hockey, the association said in a social media post, “Dante was a proud member of our U9MD2 team and will be greatly missed.”

It also urged supporters to put their hockey sticks outside their front door to show support for Dante’s family.

He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Delaware. The London District Catholic School Board chose not to issue a statement, citing respect for the family’s wish for privacy. However, there has been no shortage of condolence messages from within the school community.

Emily Jane posted on Facebook, “The LDCSB is a tight-knit community, and colleagues, students, and families have all been reeling from this devastating news. In the coming days and weeks, please keep all of those impacted and heartbroken by this tragic loss in your prayers.”