# Devastated Mom Recalls Toddler Pronounced Dead

> Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino describes horror of 18-month-old Vincent being declared dead before found alive in hospital morgue.
- Title: Devastated Mom Recalls Toddler Pronounced Dead · New York Post
- Summary: Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino describes horror of 18-month-old Vincent being declared dead before found alive in hospital morgue. Alexus Fiordilino's son…
- Keywords: alexus fiordilino, vincent lorenzo fiordilino, mercy gilbert medical center, dignity health, dr aryan toosi, arizona, near drowning, news, entertainment, Devastated, Mom, Recalls
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/us-news/distressed-mom-recalls-horror-of-toddler-being-pronounced-dead-before-discovered-alive-in-morgue
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:42:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexus fiordilino, vincent lorenzo fiordilino, mercy gilbert medical center, dignity health, dr aryan toosi, arizona, near drowning, news, entertainment
## Alexus Fiordilino
Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino recalls her 18-month-old son Vincent being found face down in the pool at home on Feb 8.

> I had to say goodbye
## Vincent Declared Dead
Five hours after being found, Vincent was pronounced dead by hospital staff before being discovered alive in the morgue.
## Medical Examiner's Report
Doctors at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center initially thought Vincent was dead but later found him breathing in the morgue.
## Dr. Toosi's Statement
Dr. Aryan Toosi told Alexus Fiordilino that even if Vincent was resuscitated, his life would never be the same.

> He’d be suffering. So I think it’s best that I call the time for it.
## Morgue Discovery
Vincent was discovered breathing in the morgue after being declared dead, with severe brain damage requiring lifelong assistance.
## Hospital Staff Response
Hospital staff dismissed Vincent's breathing as agonal breathing due to deoxygenated brain stem, not life signs.

> It’s normal that it’s going to sound like that
## Legal Outcome
No criminal charges were filed against medical staff after police found no probable cause for misconduct.
## Key takeaway

Alexus Fiordilino's son Vincent was declared dead by doctors but later found breathing in the morgue after being misdiagnosed with agonal breathing.