06/24/2026
My Dear Saint Pio Family,
Yesterday, our precious Aria was called home into the merciful healing hands of Our Lord Jesus. I am certain that she was surrounded by the love of our Blessed Mother and embraced in the arms of her Mimi Danielle and her father.
Thank you for allowing us some quiet space and time to begin to navigate the loss of our beautiful Aria.
Aria’s smile will continue to light our hearts, her playfulness will forever remain in our memories, and her feisty spirit will always be with us. Her kindness, joyful sense of humor, impeccable fashion sense, creativity, and determination will never be forgotten. The deep love she had for her sister, Aamori, her mother, and her brothers will endure forever as she takes on a new role as one of their guardian angels.
Grief counselors will be available at school for our students this Thursday, June 25th from
10 a.m. to noon. We encourage families to take advantage of this support.
Our doors will be open for any student who would like counseling, needs a place to talk, wishes to sit quietly with friends, or simply wants to be surrounded by the love and comfort of our Saint Pio Family. We will be at school until 2:30 each day.
This school will always be your home.
May all who loved Aria, especially her family, find comfort in the love and support of family and friends. May the peace and grace of our Lord grant them strength in the difficult days ahead.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Please continue to keep Aria, Aamori, Khasir, Hasaan, Alyssa, and all who loved Aria in your prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Mrs. Russo
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools - AOPS
