STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A young Staten Island cop who was excited about the upcoming holidays unexpectedly died last week, leaving behind a heartbroken family.

Police Officer Brittany Gromadzin, 29, of the 121st Precinct in Graniteville, was in the hospital surrounded by family before she passed away early Wednesday morning.

A funeral procession at Holy Child R.C. Church in Annadale was attended by well over 100 NYPD officers.

Gromadzin's hearse was escorted by NYPD motorcycle units, and her casket was carried by fellow police officers into the church.

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Holy Child Church

NYPD officers at Holy Child in Annadale. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The family and friends of Gromadzin watch an NYPD ceremony. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Entering the ceremony

NYPD officers walk toward Holy Child Church. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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NYPD line the streets

NYPD vehicles line the street outside Holy Child in Annadale. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Awaiting the ceremony

More than 100 officers attended the funeral. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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A large NYPD response

An NYPD officer stands before Gromadzin's family and friends. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Holy Child

The funeral was held at Holy Child Church in Annadale. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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An NYPD salute

NYPD officers stand at attention. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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A moment of silence

NYPD officers await the hearse of Brittany Gromadzin, 29, who died unexpectedly. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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NYPD and the flag

NYPD officers hold flags in front of the family and friends of Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Standing at attention

NYPD officers stand at attention. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Standing before the church

NYPD officers stand in front of Holy Child Church. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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NYPD units

More than 100 officers attended the funeral. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The mourning family

The family and friends of Brittany Gromadzin watch an NYPD ceremony. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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An NYPD salute

NYPD officers salute during the ceremony. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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New York State troopers

New York State troopers attended the funeral. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Leading the ceremony

NYPD motorcycle units lead a hearse carrying Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Escorting the hearse

NYPD motorcycle units lead a hearse carrying Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Leading the procession

An NYPD vehicle escorted the hearse of Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The hearse

The hearse of Brittany Gromadzin, 29. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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NYPD escort

NYPD officers escort the hearse. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Carrying the hearse

An NYPD officer prepares to carry the casket of Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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At attention

NYPD officers stand at attention as the casket it brought into the church.(Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The casket

NYPD officers carry the casket of Brittany Gromadzin. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Ascending the stairs

NYPD Officers ascend the steps to the church.(Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The ceremony's location

The ceremony was held outside of Church of the Holy Child in Annadale. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Lining the front of the church

NYPD officers stand in a line in front of the church. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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NYPD exit

NYPD officers begin to exit the ceremony. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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The end of the ceremony

NYPD officers begin to exit the ceremony. (Staten Island Advance/Joseph Ostapiuk)

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Brittany Gromadzin in happy times

Brittany Gromadzin, 29, an NYPD officer who died unexpectedly, is seen with her daughter, Gianna, in this family photo.

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Brittany Gromadzin in happy times

Brittany Gromadzin, 29, an NYPD officer who died unexpectedly, is seen with family and friends.

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Brittany Gromadzin in happy times

Brittany Gromadzin, 29, an NYPD officer who died unexpectedly, is seen with her daughter, Gianna, relatives and former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, in this family photo.

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Brittany Gromadzin in happy times

Brittany Gromadzin, an NYPD officer who died unexpectedly, previously celebrated a birthday with her daughter, Gianna, in this family photo.