Justin Giani, 25, chief financial officer of a film company

JUSTIN GIANI had a head for figures.

But along with his proficiency with numbers, Justin was a friendly, cheerful colleague with a contagious smile who charmed everyone who came in contact with him.

Justin was the chief financial officer of Breaking Glass Pictures, a Philadelphia-based film distribution company.

"Justin was more than an employee," the company said in a statement. "He was a master of numbers, a ball of energy, an even-keeled ray of light that brought smiles to all he crossed paths with, no matter the situation."

Tragically, Justin's young life was cut short March 28 when he was struck by a car while crossing a highway in Horry County, S.C. He was 25 and lived in South Philadelphia.

Justin had been vacationing with friends near Myrtle Beach. He died in a hospital shortly after the accident.

"This past week, the world moved a bit slower as it lost a great friend, employee, and overall man," Breaking Glass wrote.

"As we mourn the loss of a member of the BGP family and team, we more importantly celebrate the life of one of the world's true gifts. Justin was always so full of life and happiness and we will always remember him that way."

Justin was born to Joseph and Linda Giani in Centerport, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. He graduated from Huntington High School in 2007 and was a member of the state-championship wrestling team as a freshman.

He came to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University, where he continued wrestling as a member of the Drexel Dragons.

While attending Drexel, he joined Breaking Glass Pictures as an intern shortly after it was created. Named after a 1978 David Bowie song, the company specializes in challenging and offbeat films in many genres.

He started as a part-time accounting intern and worked through his college years to become a full-time employee after graduation.

"He excelled in not only structuring the financials of BGP, but also helping to steer the company towards successful acquisitions, creating niches and building a brand that would resonate with those audiences," the company said.

"Justin was a remarkable young man whose life was taken much too soon," said Rich Wolff, company CEO. "He is truly irreplaceable and will always be remembered by our company and all those who loved him."

"Justin is a shining star, strong, handsome and brilliant," said Susan Helfrich, company COO. "Over the five years he worked with us, he became an invaluable member of Breaking Glass Pictures and assisted in spearheading the company where it is today. We will always remember and love him."

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jake and Joseph.

Services: Were April 1 in Centerport, N.Y.