Patriots Owner Gives Super Bowl Tickets to Fallen Uxbridge Officer’s Family
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft surprised the family of fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta with tickets to the Super Bowl. The 43-year-old husband…
DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 25: Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots interacts with the crowd following the AFC Championship Playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots defeat the Denver Broncos 10-7. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft surprised the family of fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta with tickets to the Super Bowl.
The 43-year-old husband and father was laid to rest during services in which law enforcement officials from across Massachusetts participated.
“We're sending you there in dad's honor,” Kraft told Shannon and Matthew LaPorta, the wife and son of the late Stephen LaPorta, who died in the line of duty on Jan. 7. According to a Telegram & Gazette report, LaPorta had just exited his police cruiser to help a stranded motorist on icy Route 146 when a tractor-trailer struck him.
In a video shared on the Patriots X account, Shannon and Matthew believed they were visiting Gillette Stadium for a tour. However, Kraft delivered the tickets to them, announcing that they would be attending Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Feb. 8.
"I think that was like the best moment of my life, like today," Shannon said after being presented with the tickets. "I'm truly blessed and grateful for all the outpouring of support in this community and around."
"Go Pats!" Matthew said.
According to an NBC10 Boston report, Uxbridge police have been supporting the LaPorta family following Stephen's death. Officers have organized a charity hockey game and a comedy night, in addition to selling No. 31 buttons and personalized clothes to benefit the family. Officers have also established the LaPorta Family Trust at Savers Bank.
