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Chesco Man And College Student, 23, Dies After Motorcycle Crash

A 23-year-old Chester County man and college student, who loved the outdoors and had an "impeccable work ethic," was killed in the accident.

COATESVILLE, PA — A 23-year-old Chester County man and college student was killed in a recent motorcycle accident.

Giovanni Gabriel Raysor, a Coatesville resident who attended Delaware Community College, was killed last Friday, Oct. 26.

Raysor collided with a vehicle as he was driving down Juniper Street toward South 12th Avenue, according to the Daily Local News. He was transported to Brandywine Hospital, but passed away shortly thereafter.

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In his obituary, Raysor was remembered as an outdoorsman with an "impeccable" work ethic who loved his job as an iron worker.

Raysor's full obituary has been included below courtesy of Harris Mountain Funeral and Cremation Service:

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Giovanni Gabriel Raysor, 23, of Coatesville met the Lord on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Born in the Brandywine Hospital, he was the son of Michael and Marisa Caridi Raysor.

He was a 2013 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School and attended Delaware County Community College.

Giovanni loved his job at O’Rourke & Sons Steel where he was an iron worker and couldn’t wait to wake up and get to his job every day. His work ethic was impeccable.

He was an outdoorsmen who loved boating, hunting, fishing, camping, and motorcycling. He loved his family dearly and his dog, Gracie was his companion. Giovanni also had a special closeness to God. He spoke often of his faith, prayed daily, loved helping people and talking about God.

Surviving him, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Dario and Dominic; his beloved girlfriend, Piper Sweeney; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Wilma Caridi; paternal grandparents, Jim and Harriet Raysor; Aunt Gina Caridi & Anja Nohe; Uncle Patrick & Aunt Andrea Keen; Uncle Eric & Aunt Lisa Raysor; Uncle Jimmy Raysor; Uncle Ray Raysor & Fiancee, Lori Lesyk; and many cousins including Erica Keen, who was like a sister to the Raysor Brothers.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2018 at Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg where relatives and friends may call from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

In his memory, contributions may be made to Gateway Church, (Celebrate Recovery) at the above address or Recovery Centers of America, 235 W. Lancaster Ave., Devon, PA 19333

Image via Harris Mountain Funeral and Cremation Services

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