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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Humble Heroes, a Staten Island volunteer organization that is part of the Carl Bini Memorial Fund, is known for lifting the spirits of ill and grieving children when they visit them in hospitals dressed as superheroes.

On Saturday, July 7, however, the superheroes paid tribute to an 8-year-old boy, Jeremaih Davall (affectionately known to all as "JJ") who lost his battle with a rare heart disease, as pallbearers at his funeral in Middlesex, New Jersey.

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, N.J., on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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"Our charity had the opportunity to attend a funeral as pallbearers for Jeremiah Davall, a young boy who we visited in the hospital last year who love Spiderman," said Rob LaRocca of Humble Heroes.

"Jeremiah loved playing with superheroes so much the mother hosted a 'coming home ceremony' with a super hero theme. Everyone wore superhero shirts and attire, and the mother reached out to us to attend her son's funeral and carry the casket."

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." JJ has had two surgeries in the past two years. He was doing well until May, when his left ventricle gave up. At that point, JJ was put on life support machines.

Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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JJ had undergone a risky surgical procedure for his heart that is normally done in adults but never done in children.

Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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"I am extremely proud of what our guys did and I think all of us being from Staten Island makes it an even prouder moment," said LaRocca. "Things like this are what makes Staten Island and the people on it so incredible."

Young Jeremiah spent most of life in and out of hospital facilities, battling for a chance to live against a rare heart condition and has suffered through multiple heart surgeries.

But despite the pain of all his surgical procedures, Jeremiah always remained tough, courageous, and positive, inspiring everyone around him with his high spirits. He left behind his parents and an older sister.

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Hundreds attended Jeremiah's superhero-themed funeral because he was their superhero.

The unconventional superhero funeral was a tribute to Jeremiah's superhero-like bravery in battling his rare illness, according to his mother, Jessica Davall, who believes that is what her son would have wanted.

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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About Humble Heroes

The Humble Heroes, an arm of the Carl Bini Memorial Fund, is a group of committed volunteers joining forces to achieve one common goal: To lift the spirits of ill and grieving children. Dressed in superhero costumes, Humble Heroes visit local hospitals and grief centers, bringing hope and joy to kids who need an extra boost of happiness.

The Humble Heroes is an initiative that began with a few firefighters and friends. From acting out skits and coloring with kids, to a simple high five and wave, the Humble Heroes inspire those young warriors to continue facing their battles. It is our ultimate duty to bring smiles to such resilient kids by taking their icons and making them a reality.

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Humble Heroes believe the children battling life's injustices are the real superheroes. They also believe in the power of the human spirit and that laughter is the best medicine. They believe that anyone can be someone's hero and that laughter is the best medicine.

Photo: Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Scene from Jeremiah Davall's funeral in Middlesex County, New Jersey on July 7, 2018. (Courtesy Humble Heroes/Carl Bini Memorial Fund)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Humble Heroes is a volunteer group that dress in superhero attire and seek to uplift spirits of sick and grieving children; it is sponsored by the Carl Bini Fund. (Courtesy Humble Heroes)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)

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Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero."

A GoFundMe page has been started for JJ to help his family with his medical and funeral expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/5qotwnk

Jessica Davall called her son, Jeremiah, her "real superhero." Jeremiah lost his courageous lifelong battle against a rare heart condition called corrected transportation of the great vessels, which means he was born with malformed lower heart chambers. (Courtesy Jessica Davall)