Beloved Family Member Dies With No Warning, Loved Ones Devastated

CUTCHOGUE, NY — A heartbroken community is coming together to help a family reeling from unthinkable loss.

A GoFundMe page, "Paying Tribute to Rob (Bobby) Langevin" was set up by Tanya McDowell on Sunday.

"We just experienced a sudden and tremendous loss of a loving son, father, and brother and dear friend," she wrote. "My younger brother Bobby died suddenly this morning. Rob was 39 and suffered a massive heart attack. We are at a loss and completely in shock. Rob leaves behind his three beautiful children Devin, Carter and Sophia. I am asking for your help. As Rob was so young there wasn’t anything in place for funeral and services. This tragic death was so sudden an unexpected, and we ask for support through prayer and finances.

"I don’t want my family to have to worry about funeral costs. I’m hoping this can help alleviate the burden of this large expense during this time of grieving," she added.

On Monday, McDowell updated the page: "The generosity from everyone here is so very truly appreciated," she said. "My family wants to thank each of you for your help. We have set up an account for his services and will set up another for his daughter Sophia and her special needs. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

Friends wrote of the impact he made on their lives. "Rob's reach extended to so many people in the moving industry. It is a great loss of a person who always was willing to help. He will help God now!" one friend wrote.

And, added another: "The man had a huge heart for looking out for you. Now it's my turn to look out for him. This is the least I can do for him for all the wonderful things he did for me."

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