Funerals continue for Newtown victims

Two more funerals were held today for the young victims of the Newtown school shooting. Family and friends said goodbye to 6-year-old James Mattioli at St. Rose of Lima Church, just steps away from

News 12 Staff

Dec 18, 2012, 6:26 PM

Updated 4,327 days ago

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Two more funerals were held today for the young victims of the Newtown school shooting.

Family and friends said goodbye to 6-year-old James Mattioli at St. Rose of Lima Church, just steps away from where he was killed Friday. James' family describes him as a generous, thoughtful boy who recently gave up a gift for himself so he would have money to buy a mug for his grandfather.

Jessica Rekos, 6, was also laid to rest today. News 12 Connecticut that was told Jessica was the daughter of a teacher at the Blackham School in Bridgeport who loved all things to do with horses. Jessica's parents say they nicknamed her the family's CEO because she was so organized.