'Biggest Heart In The World:' Beloved NJ Teen ID'd In Fatal Crash

PATERSON – She was beautiful, with the biggest heart in the world, her family said. And all she wanted to do was give.

That's why Christine joined the Junior ROTC. She wanted to help the world.

Now the 17-year-old is gone.

Cristine Dilone was killed recently when he car collided with a truck on Route 19 in New Jersey.

Now her family, teachers and friends are left in mourning for the teen, someone they viewed with "honor," according to her GoFundMe page that was set up to pay for funeral expenses.

"Her family and friends are heartbroken over such a profound and sudden loss," the page says.

Family members have taken to social media to remember Christine, including Juancarlos Dilon, who said: "Today you have the greatest honor that any human being can have and is to be able to have: dinner at the table of our heavenly father."

"Yes, it is true that you (had) so little time with us, but in that little time, you (were) a girl full of life, joy and a lot of impact to all our family," he said. "Today you can't come to us but the day will come where we can go to you!!! We love you.."

Services have been scheduled for the Junior ROTC member who was killed on Friday in the Paterson area, a teen whose life was already considered well-achieved.

Dilone and three teenage passengers were taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, where Dilone died at about 1 p.m., according to nj.com. The crash remains under investigation.

Cristine was a student at the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, according to nj.com.

Visitation for Cristine Dilone, who was born to Cristian Dilone and Ana Echenique, will be held on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. in Funeraria Alvarez de Paterson, 267 Park Avenue, in Paterson.

Burial will take place on Friday, at 10:30 a.m., in Cedar Lawn Cemetery at McLean Boulevard and Crooks Avenue in Paterson.

So many friends and family members posted remembrances to her obituary message board and on GoFundMe, citing how honorable she was:

RIP Cristine....Your family from Alexander Hamilton Academy is heartbroken over your passing....We remember your smile and laughter always.....Thinking of your family and praying for all of you....Love, Ms.Schimpf," said Kathleen Schimpf. ;

"I was her school nurse and I am heartbroken. My deepest condolences and love to her family and friends," said Janyne Vasel.

"I can’t believe this happened. My heart is so sad and so hurt. I remember when you both were in my class in father English. And I’m never for to forget that beautiful smile. She was just such a happy girl. My prayers go to the whole family," said Betzaida Jimenez.