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Monmouth University Defensive Coordinator Louis DiRienzo Jr. Dies at 34
Louis DiRienzo Jr., defensive coordinator for the Monmouth Hawks football team, died Saturday at age 34. The university announced the death Tuesday and shared statements from athletic director Jennifer Sansevero and head coach Jeff Gallo.
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Monmouth University defensive coordinator Louis DiRienzo Jr. died Saturday at age 34, the school announced Tuesday. DiRienzo, a Yonkers native, joined the Hawks staff in 2025 as linebackers coach and was promoted to defensive coordinator earlier in 2026.
He previously served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Springfield College, where he earned a master’s degree in education, and held positions at Rutgers and Wagner College. “On behalf of Monmouth Athletics, we are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Coach DiRienzo,” director of athletics Jennifer Sansevero said.
” DiRienzo attended New Rochelle High School, where he earned All-State, All-County, All-Section and All-League honors, then played linebacker at Southern Connecticut State University.
He is survived by his wife Allie and twin daughters Audrina and Giavanna. “Lou was a great person, father and coach,” head coach Jeff Gallo said. “He poured into our players and program, making a tremendous impact during his time here.
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