Roosevelt man sentenced 25 to life for murder behind Chuck E. Cheese
Jose Osma suffered severe injuries in the attack and underwent five brain surgeries, spending nearly a year in the hospital before succumbing to those injuries.
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A Copiague man who died after a brutal 2022 beating outside a Chuck E. Cheese in Hempstead is at the center of a long-awaited sentencing that brought emotional testimony from his family and a maximum prison term for his convicted killer.
Jose Osma suffered severe injuries in the attack and underwent five brain surgeries, spending nearly a year in the hospital before succumbing to those injuries.
“Losing him has left a pain in my heart that will never go away,” said Osma’s daughter, Angelly Osma. “Nothing has been the same without him.”
Family members addressed the court before Dennis Ray, of Roosevelt, the man convicted of Osma’s murder, learned his fate. Osma’s son remembered his father as strong, while expressing anger and grief.
Ray briefly addressed the family before sentencing, offering condolences but denying responsibility.
“You have my condolences. It was regrettable that he lost his life,” Ray said. “But I wasn’t the cause of that.”
Ray’s defense attorney, Joseph LoPiccolo, said his client plans to appeal the conviction.
“He maintains he’s innocent. He will fight on appeal to have this verdict overturned, and we’ll see if it comes back on appeal,” LoPiccolo said.
In court, prosecutors told the judge that Ray showed no signs of remorse during his arrest, trial or conviction. He was ultimately given the maximum sentence.
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said the outcome brings a measure of justice.
“My heart is with the family,” Donnelly said. “I hope they find some solace in the fact that he was punished for what he did to their father.”
Prosecutors said a second man also participated in the attack. In 2024, Tyrell Gutherie was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role.
