Heartbroken Family, Friends Mourn LI Woman, 22, Who Died In Crash: 'You Should Be Here'

EAST NORTHPORT, NY - Services have been set for Ashley DiBartolomeo, a beloved young woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash in East Northport Saturday afternoon.

A brokenhearted community will pay their final respects to DiBartolomeo at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, located at 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Visitation will take place Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A mass will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the St.Pius X RC Church, located at 1 St. Pius X Court, Plainview, NY 11803.

Her obituary reads: "Ashley DiBartolomeo, born May 7, 2003, passed away tragically on September 20, 2025. She was a vibrant and fearless young woman whose laughter, energy, and love touched everyone around her.

"Ashley loved life. She was an incredible dancer and gymnast, known for her flexibility, strength, and grace. She loved excitement and adventure, whether it was riding her motorcycle, working hard, or walking dogs with joy. She had a special love for animals and cared for them deeply.

"She was funny, beautiful, and full of kindness. Ashley loved her family, her friends, and her boyfriend. She will be remembered as a strong young woman whose presence lit up every room she entered.

"Ashley is survived by her loving father Bryan and mother Danielle, her brothers James and Andrew, extended family, and countless friends who adored her. Her life was a blessing and her memory will be cherished forever."

The many who loved her shared heartaching tributes to a young woman, a 2021 graduate of Walt Whitman High School, who touched countless lives.

Her father, Bryan DiBartolomeo shared his grief for his beautiful daughter on the public funeral home memorial page: "Ash, my sweet, beautiful daughter. My heart will never be the same without you. A huge part of me is gone and nothing will ever take your place. I'm so sorry I wasn't there in your final moments to protect you and comfort you. I would endure an eternity of pain if it meant you would still be here. I would give anything for you."

He added: "Ash, you were an amazing woman, sister, cousin, and daughter. Saying I am proud of you is an understatement. Seeing all the things you accomplished on your own made my eyes light up every time I looked at you. I love you so much. And the love you gave me can never be forgotten.

"From your thoughtful letters that made me cry, to getting dirty working on the cars with me. Please know every moment has been cherished. I never got to show you all the things I kept that you made, wrote, or drew. I kept everything. I will never forget you, Ash. Daddy loves you."

Her mother Danielle wrote, on the page: "Ashley, my baby girl, you were taken away way too soon. You should be here. Its not fair that I can't hug and hold you. You were an amazing woman and so, so beautiful. You are greatly missed and a piece of my soul will always be missing. I miss you so, so much sweetheart."

On social media, a relative of DiBartolomeo wrote: "It would mean so much to our family if any riders who are available could come to honor Ashley — by lining up their bikes outside the funeral home or joining us to pay respects. Even if you did not know her personally, the presence of the riding community would be a powerful tribute to a young biker gone too soon. Thank you so much for your time, love, and support. Ride free forever, Ashley."