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Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash
Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash Authorities have identified the 39-year-old Weymouth man who was killed last week after being ejected from his car during a rollover wreck in Franklin.  Anthony Espino was driving north on I-495 near exit 41 on Friday, Jan. 5, when he lost control of his car, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. The vehicle skidded and rolled over multiple times and ejected him, Mass State Police said.  Police provided medical aid until paramedics could rush him to Milford Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  A GoFundMe was created to benefit Espino's f…
Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home
Body Of Chelsea Father Killed By Car In Boston Returning Home A 26-year-old Chelsea man died after he was hit by a car in East Boston, and a GoFundMe has been created to help his family. Aristeo Enrique Ramirez Garcia, from El Salvador, was hit by a commercial vehicle on Chelsea Street and Curtis Street shortly after 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The driver stayed on the scene, and Boston police were investigating Garcia’s death as of Monday morning, Dec. 18. Garcia worked as a cook, and he leaves behind a wife, Maria Aguilar, and a 3-year-old daughter, NBC Boston reported. A GoFundMe created to help his family with funeral expenses raised more than…
Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much
Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much If you plan to die, do it somewhere outside of Massachusetts. According to a new study, the Bay State is one of the nation's most expensive places to perish.  Forbes recently tallied all the financial costs of losing a loved one. That included end-of-life care and funeral expenses. What they found is that not only is the cost of living rising, but so is the price of dying. Alaska was the priciest place to die, with it costing more than $33,000 on average. That's $24,400 for end-of-life care and an average funeral price tag of $9,300, according to the Forbes study. Hawaii is next,…
Lowell Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love Lowell Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love
Lowell Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love A woman known for her generosity is now being laid to rest with the help of her Middlesex County community.  Vilmaria Maldonado, a Lowell mom of four who worked for various non-profit organizations, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her "final farewell." "Chispi loved to be involved in the community helping in any way she could," her obituary said. "She gave of herself to those in need." Vilmaria worked as a CNA, social worker, and non-profit advocate, according to her Facebook profile.   Only days before her death, Vilmaria was maki…
Taunton Mother Of 2 ID'd As Person Killed In Crash, Community Rallies To Help Grieving Family Taunton Mother Of 2 ID'd As Person Killed In Crash, Community Rallies To Help Grieving Family
Taunton Mother Of 2 ID'd As Person Killed In Crash, Community Rallies To Help Grieving Family A mother and grandmother described as "adventurous" was killed in a single-car crash, officials say.  Pamela Stone, age 54, of Taunton, died on Friday, July 7 as a result of injuries from a car crash in the area of Needham and Main Streets in Norfolk, according to the Norfolk Police Department.  The crash involved a sedan smashing into a tree. Stone was transported to a local hospital where she later died.  Stone was the youngest daughter of three children, according to her obituary. She loved "getting greasy" at her father's junkyard and was never afraid to drive anything.&…
Lynn Mother Dies Unexpectedly, Had 'Inseparable' Bond With 3-Year-Old Son Lynn Mother Dies Unexpectedly, Had 'Inseparable' Bond With 3-Year-Old Son
Lynn Mother Dies Unexpectedly, Had 'Inseparable' Bond With 3-Year-Old Son A family reeling from the loss of a young mother with "her whole life ahead of her" is receiving an influx of support from their community.  Preye Omoregie, of Lynn, was "tragically taken away" from her family on Thursday, June 22, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money fro her funeral expenses.  "I never thought that I would have to be writing this, or that you would ever leave this world before me," wrote Omoregie's older sister on Facebook. "I love you so much and I wish I could tell you that one more time. We all miss you." Omoregie was a "kind, caring, optimistic" pe…
'Her Heart Was Big': Everett Wife, Mother Of 5 Dies Unexpectedly At 53 'Her Heart Was Big': Everett Wife, Mother Of 5 Dies Unexpectedly At 53
'Her Heart Was Big': Everett Wife, Mother Of 5 Dies Unexpectedly At 53 The large family of an Everett woman is trying to give her a proper burial after she died unexpectedly last week.  Annarita Petrosillo-McNeeley, formerly of Somerville, suddenly passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14. She was 53 years old.  Annarita "loved her big family dearly and adored her five children," according to her obituary.  "She loved to cook and sing and was great at both," the obituary continued. "Her heart was big and her generosity even bigger. She will be greatly missed."  I love you my wife Annarita McNeeley RIP Posted by Peter McNeeley N Annarita on Friday, …
Somerville Man, 37, Dies 'Doing What He Loved Most,' Family Organizes Tribute Event Somerville Man, 37, Dies 'Doing What He Loved Most,' Family Organizes Tribute Event
Somerville Man, 37, Dies 'Doing What He Loved Most,' Family Organizes Tribute Event The family of an avid motorcyclist is memorializing his passion for bikes with a gathering they plan to hold yearly. Steve Delaney, Jr, of Somerville, died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 27 at 37 years old, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe created for his funeral expenses.  Delaney was an "adored" father, son, grandson, and brother, his obituary said.  "Our family is beyond crushed, heart broken, devastated and shocked to say the least," reads the description of the GoFundMe created by his sister. "There are no words to express the pain we are all going through…
'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit 'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit
'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit A 51-year-old father who "suffered quietly with Leukemia" was found by police, unresponsive and without a pulse, after a car crash that would claim his life, officials say.  Keith James, who was referred to as "the Bear" by his daughters, was traveling on Route 109 when, due to "yet unknown reasons," his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pole, the Dover Police Department told Daily Voice.  Responding police officers administered CPR and he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, on Thursday, May 18.  For his family, Keith's unexpected pas…
Mansfield 24-Year-Old Killed In Recent Rollover Crash Had A 'Heart Of Gold' Mansfield 24-Year-Old Killed In Recent Rollover Crash Had A 'Heart Of Gold'
Mansfield 24-Year-Old Killed In Recent Rollover Crash Had A 'Heart Of Gold' The victim of a recent rollover crash involving three cars in Sharon had just celebrated his 24th birthday, a GoFundMe campaign reads.  Jordan McGrath-Edlund was killed in the crash that happened on I-95 south near Exit 17 around 7:44 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, Massachusetts State Police said. Initial investigation suggested all three cars rolled over after McGrath-Edlund crashed into the other two, State Police said. His vehicle ended up smashing into center median. McGrath-Edlund was the sole fatality of the crash.  "This is an incredible loss for his family," the GoFundMe reads. "He lea…