Services were held on a gray and rainy Monday afternoon in Liverpool for Jeremiah Huff, the 11-year-old boy who was allegedly shot and killed by his father in a Syracuse home on St. Patrick's Day.

At least 100 people attended the services, some of them emotional, others strong and stoic, and many wearing green or sporting green ribbons to honor Huff.  

It's a story that's captured the hearts of CNY residents.

Students at Gillette Road Middle School wore green, Onondaga County buildings on Monday were lit up in green and digital billboards honored Huff, described as an adventurous kid who loved animals, sports and the outdoors.

Mourners gathered Monday in the Farone and Son Funeral Home in Liverpool to pay respects to Huff, who lived in Clay, but was shot by his father, 43-year-old David Huff, according to police, along with a woman identified by police as Yeraldith Tschudy, 32, of Rochester, who was in a romantic relationship with the David Huff, and also died, authorities said.

Despite being shot at the Roney Road home, young Jeremiah Huff still managed to call his mother before he died, according to Onondaga County District Attorney Wiliam Fitzpatrick.

The middle school that Jeremiah Huff attended shared pictures of their students and staff honoring Jeremiah by wearing green.

According to his obituary, young Jeremiah Huff had a unique personality filled with kindness and warmth.

"He had a particular fondness for music, especially Metallica, Eminem and Pantera. Jeremiah had a love for talking and often started conversations with his favorite phrase: "Can I tell you something?" His curiosity about the world and people made him a joy to be around. Jeremiah is remembered for his bright smile, his boundless energy, and his genuine love for life," the obit says.

David Huff's defense attorneys were in court last week. The case is now in the hands of a grand jury, and a judge ordered Huff to have a psychological evaluation. 

Calling hours for Tschudy are scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Tuesday in the New Comer Cremations & Funeral Home in Rochester. The service is open to the public.