Carter Pesacreta’s Legacy Lives Through Family, Football and the Many People Touched by His Kind Heart

 Carter “Boo-Boo” Pesacreta is being remembered by the Newell and Oak Glen communities as a kindhearted young man whose smile, generosity and willingness to help others made a lasting impression. Carter, 16, died on August 21, 2026, after an ATV accident on Wiley Ridge Road in Weirton. His passing has left family members, friends, classmates, former teammates and coaches grieving a young life filled with promise and meaningful connections.

Carter was preparing to begin his junior year at Oak Glen High School, where he had become part of a football tradition that meant so much to him and those around him. He played in the school’s varsity program beginning in 2024 and wore No. 58 while competing at offensive and defensive tackle. For teammates and coaches, seeing Carter on the field was part of the rhythm of school life, making his absence especially difficult as the community comes together to remember him.

Football represented more than competition for Carter. It provided friendships, teamwork and opportunities to grow alongside people who shared his dedication to the sport. Playing along the offensive and defensive lines required strength, determination and trust in teammates, qualities that became part of his identity within the Oak Glen program. The support expressed by members of the football community reflects how deeply Carter’s presence was valued by those who shared practices, games and countless moments with him.

Away from the field, Carter was known for qualities that had little to do with statistics or athletic achievements. People who knew him remembered his contagious smile, caring nature and readiness to lend a hand. His father, Dave Pesacreta, described Carter as an amazing young man, a reflection of the deep bond between a parent and child. For Carter’s family, memories of his personality and everyday kindness will remain especially important as they navigate the difficult days ahead.

The Oak Glen Touchdown Club has also expressed sorrow while offering support to Carter’s family, friends and the broader football community. Such moments often reveal how closely connected schools and local sports programs can become. A young athlete may begin as a teammate, but over time becomes part of a larger community shaped by shared experiences. Carter’s place within that community will continue through the people who remember his smile, his character and the time they spent together.

The circumstances of Carter’s passing have brought profound sadness to those closest to him, while funeral and memorial arrangements had not been publicly announced in the information provided. A fundraiser has also been established to assist his family during this difficult period. As relatives and friends gather information and make arrangements, support from the surrounding community can provide practical help while also reminding the family that Carter’s life mattered to many people beyond his immediate circle.

Carter Pesacreta’s life was far too brief, but the memories connected to him will not disappear with the passing of time. His family will remember a beloved son, friends will remember a caring companion, classmates will remember a familiar face and former teammates will remember No. 58 on the football field. In Newell and throughout the Oak Glen community, Carter’s story will remain connected to kindness, friendship, family and the joy he brought to others. Those memories now form an enduring part of the legacy he leaves behind.