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April 21, 2021 | 11:43 AM
Communities on the South Shore have been mourning the deaths of two Pembroke High School graduates and former youth hockey stars who were killed in a single-car crash early Saturday morning.
Both Joseph Birolini, 23, of Hanson, and William Hickey, 23, of Pembroke, suffered fatal injuries in the crash that occurred just before 1 a.m. on Elm Street in Pembroke, according to authorities. The passing of the two young men has prompted an outpouring of grief, with news of their deaths stunning school officials and the youth hockey community.
Loved ones remembered each young man for their passion for athletics, their achievements on the ice, and their dedication to their friends. Below, read the obituaries for Birolini and Hickey, shared by Sullivan Funeral Home: