Henry Randolph Hensel (1963)

PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus High School community is mourning the loss of Richard T. Siero, a member of the class of 2017.

Principal Raymond Kiem said in a letter to parents that Siero, 17, "passed away unexpectedly" Wednesday,August 18,2017, a few days shy of his 18th birthday.

Kiem spoke highly of Siero.

"Richie was the kind of young man who had the ability to forge authentic connections with his teachers. He had a big personality and an even bigger heart," Kiem said. "He was charming, articulate and, to quote one of his teachers who I spoke with yesterday, 'He was one of my favorites.' Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, he will be deeply missed by the entire Paramus High School community."