"It is [through God] that we see comfort in the midst of the confusion around us," Father Toomey said in his sermon.

He praised Jeffrey's qualities and his role in the community.

"To know Jeffrey was to know a youngster who was a good kid...he had an endearing personality," said Father Toomey. "His innocence and trust in people would be the means of his death."

Father Toomey also spoke directly to Jeffrey's young friends and classmates.

"Don't be afraid to go on with your lives. Honor his memory by being good," Toomey said.

Jeffrey's parents, Robert and Barbara, presented the offertory gifts to the altar.

Mrs. Curley leaned heavily on her husband's arm as they returned to their seats at the front of the church.

She left the church attended by her two older sons, Sean and Robert.

The mourners proceeded to Mt. Auburn Cemetery for the burial.

After the funeral some attendees expressed their anger, frustration and sorrow over the events of the last few weeks.

"I don't care who you are. You can't not be affected by this, especially when you have kids who played with him," said Ford.

"I have to tell my kids not to trust anybody," he said