Funeral Arrangements Being Made for New Brunswick Boys

The families of two New Brunswick boys who drowned in the Raritan River earlier this week are making funeral arrangements for Devine Nicholas, 11 and Francisco Pereira-Rodas, 10.

According to a report on NJ.com, Crabiel Parkway Funeral Home told a reporter that Perera's family intends to hold a private service.

Nicholas's family intended to make their arrangements on Wednesday, the report said.

Perera, of Somerset Street and Nicholas, of Mine Street, . They were reported missing by their mothers on Sunday night after they failed to return home from what they reportedly said would be an outing to a nearby park.

Perera's body was found on the Highland Park side of the Raritan River around 3 p.m. Monday, below the Albany Street Bridge. Nicholas was discovered in the river approximately two hours later, not far from where Perera was located.

According to authorities, the cause of death for both boys was ruled as accidental drowning.

According to the NJ.com report, Crabiel Funeral Home is accepting donations to assist the Perera family. Donations may be sent to Francisco Perera, care of Crabiel Parkway Funeral Home, 239 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.