Numerous University of Massachusetts students spent this past holiday weekend mourning the loss of a friend and classmate.

Kyle B. Brito, 19, of Onset, Mass., was found dead in his single room in Mary Lyon Hall located in Northeast Residential Area shortly after 8:20 p.m. Saturday following a request to check on his well-being, said a UMass Amherst Police report.

Police said Brito was last seen entering his residence hall Monday. The university received a call from a family member to check on Brito Saturday night and shortly thereafter residence hall staff found Brito’s body on the floor beside his bed.

Police believe he was dead for some time before the body was found Saturday.

Brito was a first-year student majoring in animal science and a member of the UMass co-ed cheerleading team.

Police said they are involved in an ongoing investigation.

“This is very sad time for UMass Amherst community. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Kyle’s family and friends,” said Dean of Students Jo-Anne Vanin.

Police said they do not suspect foul play.

The body has been taken to Providence Hospital in Holyoke, police said, where a medical examiner will conduct an autopsy later this week to determine the cause of death.

A Memorial service was held inside Mary Lyon Hall Sunday for grieving students.