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Support Swells For Williston Park Family Following Father's Sudden Death
A Long Island man’s death, which left “an unfillable void,” has prompted the community to gather and provide support to his widow and three children.
Jimmy Berry of Williston Park died on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at age 42, according to his friends.
A devoted father and husband — “he would run through a wall for those around him,” said friend Brian McDevitt — Jimmy leaves behind his wife Kerri and their three children, ages 12-year-old Mason, 9-year-old Molly, and 6-year-old Grace.
Now, in the wake of his sudden passing, McDevitt teamed up with David Dubner to set up a GoFundMe with the goa…
Friends, Family Remember Father With 'Infectious Personality' Following Long Island Crash
After a Long Island man died suddenly in a tragic car crash, his friends, family, and community are doing all they can to support the family he left behind.
Kristopher “Kris” Muller, age 33 of Mastic, died when he lost control of his car in Medford on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Suffolk County Police.
Earlier Report - Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Mastic Man ID'd As Victim In Medford
Now, friends and family members are rallying together to support Kris’ grieving wife and two children.
“He was an amazing husband to Brittany and father to their sons,” wrote Kevin Escobar, Brittany’s c…
Support For Lirr Engineer, Dad With Months To Live Swells
The Long Island community has come together to support a father of five and LIRR locomotive engineer during what may be his final months with his family.
A year ago, at Rob Gallagher’s 40th birthday party, everything seemed normal – great, even.
“Rob was the vibrant, fun-loving family man ready for a good time, a laugh, and an occasional Krispy Kreme Doughnut,” wrote friend Heather DeSanto.
Just a few months later, though, things took a turn for the worse when Rob received a diagnosis of stage four colon cancer.
Through treatments, he continued working at his job as a locomotive engi…
'The Most Selfless, Genuine Man': Support Pours In For Late Long Island Father, Husband
Friends, community members, and even strangers are providing whatever support they can to help a woman and her eight-month-old baby following the death of her husband to a rare form of cancer.
At just 39, Haralabos "Bobby" Gemelas died after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to a GoFundMe launched by his sister-in-law, Jenna Licari.
He left behind his wife, Samantha, and baby daughter, Kalligrace, who is less than one year old.
His loss has left a hole in the hearts of not just his family members, but community members as well.
“It was such a privilege and …
‘Hug Your Kids A Little Tighter’: Support Rising For Long Island 7-Month-Old Battling Leukemia
Support is pouring in for the family of a “bashful, happy” 7-month-old boy from Long Island battling leukemia.
Manorville’s Carmine Gary Martino was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer, in early December 2022, according to a GoFundMe campaign created by his grandmother, Colleen Martino.
She said the diagnosis came after the boy spent two weeks in and out of the hospital with a high fever, low blood counts, transfusions, and biopsies.
“His parents, Carmine and Christina, and our entire family are devastated by this diagnosis,” Martino said.
She went on to descr…
9-Year-Old Boy Dies After DWI Crash On Long Island Expressway
A 9-year-old boy who was seriously injured when the car he was a passenger in was hit by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway has been declared brain dead, according to a GoFundMe page.
Angel Salis, of Deer Park, was transported to Stony Book University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries after the crash that happened at 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville, Suffolk County Police said.
Angel David Salas, of Deer Park, has been confirmed brain dead following the crash which took place around 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville.
Police say the crash …
