University of Massachusets Athletics
Massachusetts Athletics Mourns Loss of Men’s Lacrosse Student-Athlete Aidan Kaminska
June 01, 2022 | Men's Lacrosse
Massachusetts athletics is saddened to announce the loss of Aidan Kaminska, a men's lacrosse student-athlete who passed away on Monday, May 30. Kaminska, a communications major from Port Jefferson, N.Y., was a sophomore midfielder for the Minutemen. He was 19 years old.
Kaminska was a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) All-Rookie Team member in 2022. In six games, he scored nine goals, including three goals in his first-ever start in the CAA tournament semifinal match vs. Towson. He was also named to the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2022.
The Massachusetts athletics department extends condolences to Aidan's family, friends, teammates and coaches. University resources are available for members of the UMass community to utilize during this challenging time.
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH)
Dean of Students Office
Employee Counseling and Consultation Office (ECCO)
The wake for Aidan Kaminska will be Friday, June 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home on Old Town Road in East Setauket, N.Y. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, N.Y. The burial will follow at St. James RC Church on 25A in Setauket, N.Y.
