Paul Fortini of Duxbury, a sophomore at New York University, died in a pedestrian accident in New York City on Friday night, Sept. 19.

The life-long Duxbury resident was born on Aug. 2, 1989 and graduated from Duxbury High School in June of 2007. He enrolled at NYU in September of 2007 and was majoring in East Asian Studies.

Paul is the son of Kathleen and Kenneth Fortini and the brother of Lisa  Fortini of Somerville, and Kristina Fortini of London, UK.

While at Duxbury High School, Paul excelled in drama, wind ensemble, jazz band and men’s a capella. He was also a member of the National Honor Society. His interests were diverse and he had a genuine thirst for learning.

Paul will be remembered and loved by his grandparents Carolyn Aune of Minnetonka, MN, her late husband David Aune, and  Charles Markert of Chaska, MN, seven uncles, eight aunts, 14 cousins, and so many caring friends.

Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home on 216 Main Street in Kingston will be from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday. A funeral service will be held at Holy Family Church on Rt. 3A on Friday at 10 a.m. and the burial will take place at the Mayflower Cemetery. Family and friends are invited back to a reception at the church after the burial for a celebration of Paul’s life. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the Paul Fortini Fund for Duxbury Music and Drama, c/o Rockland Trust, P.O. Box 1627, Duxbury, MA 02331.

Family and friends are also invited to the Fortini home on Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. for an open house to also celebrate their son’s life.