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Friend Establishes Memorial Fund on GoFundMe

The online funding appeal in memory of David Baltramaitis was made by a childhood friend.

A childhood friend of David Baltramaitis, 36, who died last week of illness, has established a memorial fund for his family on GoFundMe.com.

Baltramaitis, an insulation contractor, died Dec. 18, leaving a young son. His friend, Michael Rooney of Milford, established the funding website to help the family cover any expenses and needs.

"I had always made a promise to help his family out if anything ever happened to him and I intend to keep it," Rooney wrote. "This was my true friend growing up, and I have set up this account to help defray some of the costs this holiday season."

The online fund has a goal of $5,000, and has already raised more than $1,000.


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