The Mogadore and Field communities are mourning the loss of Isaiah Pruszynski, a sophomore at Field High School and member of the school’s boys soccer program, who passed away this week. His death has brought together two neighboring athletic communities, with players, coaches, classmates, families, and supporters coming together to remember Isaiah and offer support to his loved ones during an extremely difficult time.
Before a scheduled boys soccer match at Falcon Stadium, players from Theodore Roosevelt and Field High School paused the competition to honor Isaiah’s memory with a moment of silence. The Rough Rider All Sports Boosters shared the tribute on social media, emphasizing that while athletic competition is important, there are moments when the game itself must take a back seat to the loss of a member of the community.
In their statement, the Boosters extended their condolences to Isaiah’s family, friends, teammates, coaches, and classmates. They described the period as an incredibly difficult time for the entire Field community and expressed support for everyone affected by his passing.
Although Theodore Roosevelt and Field were scheduled to compete against each other that evening, the teams temporarily set aside their rivalry to stand together in remembrance. The moment of silence served as a reflection of how sports communities can come together during times of tragedy, with both teams honoring Isaiah as part of the broader soccer community.
Following Isaiah’s death, family friend Hope Larrabee organized a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his mother, Jacquelyn Pruszynski, to help the family manage the financial challenges associated with the loss. As of the report, the fundraiser had collected nearly $22,000 toward its $28,000 goal, with more than 200 people contributing.
According to the fundraiser, donations are intended to assist with funeral and memorial expenses, lost wages as Isaiah’s parents take time away from work, and counseling support for the family as they cope with their loss. Larrabee described Isaiah as a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, emphasizing the profound impact his death has had on those who knew him.
The fundraising message also asked members of the community to give the Pruszynski family privacy, compassion, and grace as they navigate the days following Isaiah’s passing. Family members, including Lucien Pruszynski and Tatsyana Pruszynski Havel, were specifically mentioned as those who are facing the heartbreaking loss and need support from those around them.
Organizers have encouraged people who are unable to make a financial contribution to help in other ways, particularly by sharing the fundraiser with others. They emphasized that spreading awareness can also provide meaningful assistance to the family during this difficult period.
No additional details about the circumstances surrounding Isaiah’s passing have been publicly released. As the family grieves, members of both the Field and Theodore Roosevelt communities have continued to share messages of sympathy and support. The hashtag **#WeAreField** has also been used as a sign of solidarity, reflecting the community’s effort to stand together with Isaiah’s family, friends, teammates, and classmates.
For those who knew Isaiah through school, soccer, or the wider community, his passing has left a profound sense of loss. The moment of silence before the soccer match and the ongoing fundraising effort demonstrate how the people around him are coming together to remember his life and support his family through an unimaginably painful time.
