Tragedy struck New Jersey’s Ballyowen Golf Club. Simon Mariani, 28, was fatally injured by a lightning strike during a sudden storm. The incident occurred on July 8, 2025. Mariani, a Franklin Lakes resident and MTS Health Partners associate, passed away on July 14, 2025. Remembered for his talent and character, Mariani’s funeral is scheduled for July 18 in Franklin Lakes.
Golfer Simon Mariani unexpectedly dies at 28 after lightning strike
