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Barnegat Bay Tragedy: Siblings' Unbreakable Bond Mourned
24 Jul
Summary
- Two young siblings, Mya and Siggy Golabek, died after a boating collision.
- The incident occurred in Barnegat Bay on Sunday, July 19.
- Funeral services for the siblings have been announced.
A profound sense of grief has enveloped the community following the tragic deaths of siblings Mya Bella Golabek, 9, and Sigmund Paul Golabek, 7. The children, from Lacey, New Jersey, died on Sunday, July 19, after being ejected from a motorboat that collided with an Intercoastal Waterway channel marker in Barnegat Bay.
New Jersey State Police responded to the incident around 9:19 p.m. The siblings were on a 30-foot boat operated by their grandparents, Stephen and Laurie Schneider, both of Bayville. Preliminary investigations indicate the grandparents found the children unresponsive in the water and transported them to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Loved ones have shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing the "unbreakable bond" between Mya and Siggy. Obituaries describe them as best friends who shared adventures and cherished memories. Mya, remembered as a sweet, fun-loving athlete with a passion for softball and basketball, and Siggy, a shy yet adventurous boy with a love for sports and dinosaurs, will be deeply missed by their family and friends.
Visitation and funeral services for Mya and Siggy Golabek are scheduled for Friday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. at Riggs Funeral Home in Forked River. The community continues to mourn the loss of these young lives.
