Paige Moreau, a 20-year-old architecture student at Roger Williams University, tragically died on April 26, 2025, while studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She experienced a sudden medical emergency, which was later identified as a brain hemorrhage, leading to her untimely death at Careggi University Hospital in Florence
. Moreau was a highly involved and accomplished student, serving as a resident assistant, head resident assistant, and building manager at the university. She was also a member of the competitive cheerleading team, dance club, and was recognized for her leadership and mentorship on campus. Academically, she was on the dean's list and was pursuing a degree in architecture with minors in Construction Management and Art History. She had also interned at Bisbano + Associates, an architectural and interior design firm in Providence, where she was highly regarded
. Her death has deeply affected the Roger Williams University community, with many expressing sorrow and support for her family and friends. A GoFundMe was organized to help fund her memorial and services, highlighting the impact she had as a "bright light" full of kindness and warmth
. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for May 10, 2025, in Manville, Rhode Island, where she was from, with family and friends invited to attend
