Local college student dies during study abroad trip

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The University of Dayton community is mourning a student who died while studying abroad.

The university announced that junior marketing major Connor DiNapoli, 21, died unexpectedly during a trip to Rome Thursday, June 27.

“We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Connor’s family, friends, faculty, staff and our entire campus community,” the university said in a statement.

The university is planning to hold a memorial service for DiNapoli later this fall. More information will be available from the university around that time.

Those looking to offer prayers or to light a candle in remembrance can do so at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.

Information on student resources available for those affected by DiNapoli’s passing is available here .

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