Funeral held for Massapequa Park father killed during shooting spree

The Massapequa Park father gunned down by an alleged sniper was laid to rest Wednesday. Family and friends are still struggling to make sense of the tragedy that took the life of Todd Upton. Police say

News 12 Staff

Aug 30, 2006, 10:28 PM

Updated 6,710 days ago

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The Massapequa Park father gunned down by an alleged sniper was laid to rest Wednesday. Family and friends are still struggling to make sense of the tragedy that took the life of Todd Upton. Police say Matthew Colletta, 34, went on a shooting rampage in Queens, injuring five people and killing Upton.Colletta has been charged with the crime but remains at Bellevue Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. His lawyers say mental illness could play a part in his defense. Upton was buried at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. He is survived by his wife and three children. Related Information