The Geneva community is grieving the loss of varsity football coach Larry Guererri, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday.
The Geneva Central School District informed district families of the tragic news via an email on Friday. The statement acknowledged Guererri’s contributions to the school community, noting that he had a long history of coaching sports in Geneva and the Finger Lakes region.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Head Coach @Coach_G24 We ask for prayers for his family, our program and community. We’ll always Love and miss ya Coach G!!! #GenevaLegend pic.twitter.com/FFIvvrKDiy
— Geneva Varsity Football (@GenevaPantherFB) March 24, 2023
In addition to being the head coach of the high school football team, Guererri was also a parent and grandparent of students in the district and a well-known community member. The statement extended the district’s condolences to his family and friends.
Guererri had been the varsity football coach in Geneva since 2021, and his son Konnor played on the team as a junior last season. The Geneva CSD has made its Trauma, Illness, and Grief Team available to students and staff. Details about services for Guererri are forthcoming.
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