BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The family of a man who was recently killed while landscaping in Exeter Township has now launched a GoFundMe.
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According to the GoFundMe organizer, 31-year-old Erik Reyna-Wright was a “hardworking, devoted family man who spent his life putting others before himself.”
Reyna-Wright was working for New Castle Lawn and Landscape, Inc. on Wednesday around 10:54 a.m. when a power line electrocuted him.
He had been trimming a hedge when he was killed near a home in the 4000 block of Grant Street.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Berks County Coroner.
Reyna-Wright’s family described him on GoFundMe as “a loving husband, a cherished son, and the proud father of two beautiful young daughters who meant everything to him.”
His kindness, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. The sudden loss of Erik has left our family devastated emotionally and financially. As we navigate this unimaginable tragedy, we are asking for support to help cover funeral and memorial expenses and to ease the burden on his wife and young children during this incredibly difficult time.No amount can fill the void left by his passing, but any contribution, no matter the size, will help us honor his memory and provide his family with much-needed support. If you are unable to donate, we ask that you please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers and share this fundraiser with others.
The campaign is looking to raise $20,000 and has since gotten over $14,000.
Anyone who would like to donate can do so by using the link above or by clicking here.
The coroner confirmed that OSHA was notified of Reyna-Wright’s death and sent an official to the scene to investigate.
New Castle Lawn and Landscape, Inc. also took to Facebook to post about the late father’s passing, saying:
Since our founding in 1994, New Castle has been more than a company, we are a family. The people who make up this organization are its heart, and today we feel that deeply. We are holding space for grief, for one another, and for those closest to this individual as we all navigate this incredibly difficult time.