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Son Of Missing Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help With Costs Son Of Missing Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help With Costs
Son Of Missing Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help With Costs A community is coming together to help pay for the funeral costs of a beloved Eastern Massachusetts father whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area months after he went missing. The remains of 53-year-old Essex County resident John Lawler of Haverhill were found on Sunday, Feb. 18 in a wooded area near David Drive in Saugus, according to the Essex County District Attorney.  Earlier Report - Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Lawler had gone missing in July 2023 after leaving the Salvation Army rehab center on Broadway in S…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash 'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash A Taunton father of six who died while crossing the street in a hit-and-run crash left behind a grieving family struggling to make ends meet. They've turned to crowdfunding to help them say goodbye to the 42-year-old.  Patrick Royster died on Jan. 16 as he walked along Route 1 in Wrentham.  Related: Father of 6 Killed Crossing The Road In Wrentham His brother wrote in a GoFundMe that Patrick loved his children and his family. But along with the hole in their lives, he's left them with the question of how they will handle the cost of a funeral.  My brother was a good man and…

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by Josh Lanier
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College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly An Essex County man and devoted father with the "most loving, gentle soul on earth" is being memorialized by his son, with help from their community.  Philip Randazzo, age 50, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 19 after a sudden illness, according to his obituary.  Randazzo was a talented carpenter known for his humor and dedication to his family. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and going on bike rides with his son. His 20-year-old son, also named Philip Randazzo, made a request for help paying for the costs associated with his father's death via a GoFundMe fundraiser.…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World' 'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World'
'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World' A community on the North Shore is dealing with the difficult task of trying to fill a whole left by a mother who had "the biggest heart and the sweetest soul," according to an online fundraiser.  Michele Mersicano said Dawn DiLoreto was "an angel on earth with a smile on her face and ready to help attitude" on a GoFundMe campaign.  "With a contagious smile she’d light up your day and check in to make sure you were ok," Mersicano said. "She will definitely leave a void in this world especially for her daughter Mia." DiLoreto died unexpectedly on Tuesday May 30, according to her obituary. S…

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by David Cifarelli
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Mom Seeking Donations After 6-Year-Old Son Dies In Accidental Cape Cod Fire Mom Seeking Donations After 6-Year-Old Son Dies In Accidental Cape Cod Fire
Mom Seeking Donations After 6-Year-Old Son Dies In Accidental Cape Cod Fire A mother is asking for help after her 6-year-old autistic son was killed in an accidental fire on Cape Cod this weekend.  Shantal Thomas lost her son Kyi in a two-alarm fire that happened at their Orleans home on Saturday, Feb. 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  Kyi, a student at Harwich Elementary School, loved watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Boss Baby," his mother wrote on the GoFundMe page. His favorite color was red.  "He was my God baby and just like my own son," a family member said on Facebook. "King I love you little man and will truly miss you and your sweet angelic smil…

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by David Cifarelli
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11-Year-Old Dies After Strokes, Boston Donates For Funeral Expenses 11-Year-Old Dies After Strokes, Boston Donates For Funeral Expenses
11-Year-Old Dies After Strokes, Boston Donates For Funeral Expenses An 11-year-old "computer genius" died after multiple strokes, sending his Boston family reeling and his community into support mode.   David Rith was the second youngest out of seven siblings with a mature, respectful nature, according to a GoFundMe created for his funeral costs. Rith had dreams of being a business owner, saying that "he wanted to be successful ... because he did not want to see mom and dad work hard anymore," said the GoFundMe created by his sister.  Rith began to show signs of a stroke on December 28, 2022. He was transported to Boston Children's …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report 49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report
49-Year-Old Woman Killed In South Massachusetts Wrong-Way Crash: Report A 49-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on a major route on the South Shore this week, reports said. Janelle Sampey was going north on Route 3 South when she smashed into another driver on Tuesday night, Dec. 6, Boston25 reports citing the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.  Sampey was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet continued. Route 3 South was completely closed and traffic was being diverted off Exit 20 as a result, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Another woman involved in the crash was taken to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth for treatment, Boston2…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
24-Year-Old Killed In Wilmington Motorcycle Crash Was Girlfriend's 'Biggest Supporter' 24-Year-Old Killed In Wilmington Motorcycle Crash Was Girlfriend's 'Biggest Supporter'
24-Year-Old Killed In Wilmington Motorcycle Crash Was Girlfriend's 'Biggest Supporter' A 24-year-old man from Wilmington who died in a motorcycle crash will always be remembered as a loving, caring and compassionate partner.  Rodrigo Rosa was killed in a crash that happened on I-93 north near Exit 31 in Wilmington around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Rosa's girlfriend, Genevieve Casucci, said the couple had been dating for almost seven years in a GoFundMe she organized on Rosa's behalf. From the moment they met, Casucci "never had a doubt" that she could give Rosa her heart.  "I always thought I was so lucky to meet my soulmate so you…

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by David Cifarelli
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Family Of 22-Year-Old Everett Man Who Died In Car Crash Want To Give Him 'Funeral He Deserves' Family Of 22-Year-Old Everett Man Who Died In Car Crash Want To Give Him 'Funeral He Deserves'
Family Of 22-Year-Old Everett Man Who Died In Car Crash Want To Give Him 'Funeral He Deserves' The family of a 22-year-old Everett man who died in a rollover crash last weekend says they can't afford to give him the "funeral he deserves." They're asking for help to make that happen, and so far, they've almost raised enough.  Milton Lemus was a loving young man who cared deeply for his friends and family and had a bright future ahead of him, his sister Edith Lemus wrote as part of a GoFundMe.  With pain in my heart I want to let you guys know that my little brother Milton Lemus, 22 years old, passed away on Saturday 28th of this month. He was an amazing brother and…

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by Josh Lanier