Community Rallies Behind Family of 6-Year-Old Killed in Staten Island Fire

Over $500,000 raised in GoFundMe campaign as investigation into cause of fire continues.

Rory DeCristoforo, a 6-year-old girl from Staten Island, was tragically killed in a house fire on New Year's Day.
The fire, which started in a bedroom on the second floor of the family's two-story home, is still under investigation.
A GoFundMe campaign for the DeCristoforo family has raised over $500,000, with many donations coming from local businesses, sports teams, and individuals.
Mark DeCristoforo, Rory's father and a respected figure in the community due to his roles at St. Peter’s Boys High School, has been offered support from his employer, including covering the cost of Rory's funeral and providing catered food for the family.
The DeCristoforo family, who had recently moved into the house to care for Mark's aging parents, also lost their home in the fire.