​'He Was Truly Loved': Over 10K Raised For Teen Killed in North Amityville Shooting

BETHPAGE, NY — In the days since 17-year-old Robin Moscoso was fatally shot in North Amityville, the outpouring of support for his grieving family has been swift and heartfelt.

From school administrators to friends to strangers online, those who knew the BOCES student remember a boy whose warmth and kindness left lasting impressions. For his sister Julissana Guzman, love is what keeps the family standing.

“Robin was very affectionate and full of energy,” Guzman said. “He had this innocent, genuine way of connecting with people. Whoever met him fell in love with his personality right away.”

Robin was shot once in the chest on Oct. 18 on Francine Avenue, according to Suffolk County police. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead.

Police arrested Bryan Ventura-Ramirez, 20, of North Amityville and charged him with second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a firearm. He was arraigned Oct. 20 in First District Court in Central Islip.

For Robin’s parents, Julio Moscoso and María “Magali” Hernandez, the tragedy compounds an already fragile moment. Julio is still recovering from a cardiorespiratory attack that left him hospitalized and on life support in August.

“My father is the one I worry about most,” Guzman said. “His heart is weak. He’s been seeing three to five doctors a week, and I’m afraid the stress of this loss could break him.”

Born in the Dominican Republic, Robin moved to Long Island around 2019 and was attending a Nassau BOCES high school program. He loved listening to music, creating mixes, and making playful TikTok videos that showed his humor and confidence.

“He loved music — like a little DJ,” Guzman said. “He was always joking, making people laugh. That was his way of making others feel good.”

Guzman, 38, is more than 20 years older than her brother, but family gatherings kept them close.

“During the holidays, we used to get together no matter what,” she said. “We’d have dinner together — the whole family, my children. They got along very well.”

In the early morning hours after the shooting, Guzman gathered the family to decide what to do next. With her father’s health and finances uncertain, she began researching funeral and transport costs.

“I knew things were already tough,” she said. “When my father got sick, he couldn’t work, and I helped as much as I could. But now, after this, they couldn’t carry that burden alone.”

Initially, the family considered cremation — the least expensive option — but, guided by faith and cultural tradition, they chose to bring Robin’s body back to the Dominican Republic for burial.

“That’s not what we do — it’s not part of our culture,” Guzman said. “We decided to transport the body and do the funeral ceremony in our home country.”

To cover the costs, she launched a GoFundMe titled “Support Robin Moscoso’s Final Journey Home.” Within days, donations poured in from classmates, teachers, and community members who knew Robin.

As of this week, the campaign has raised $10,660 toward funeral and transport expenses. The family plans to hold a local service on Oct. 26 before returning Robin to his homeland.

“We don’t want to take credit,” she said. “He did most of the work by being himself. Everyone who knew him wanted to help. As soon as I mentioned his name, his school, the teachers, the superintendent — everyone reached out to support us. All this happened because of him, his personality. He was truly loved by his parents and whoever got to meet him.”

Guzman hopes people remember her brother not only for the tragedy but for the example he left behind.

“Be kind,” she said. “Do the right thing without expecting anything in return. That’s who Robin was.”