Watch CBS News

$50,000 Raised For Daughter Of Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy

WORCESTER (CBS) – A memorial fund for the daughter of Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy has reached $50,000 in donations, a city spokesman says.

Roy died early Sunday morning while battling a five-alarm fire on Lowell Street. He left behind a 9-year-old daughter, Ava.

Christopher and Ava Roy
Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy and daughter Ava (Family photo)

Worcester Firefighters IAFF Local 1009 has established a fund to benefit Ava. Checks made out to the AVA ROY FUND can be mailed to the Worcester Fire Department Credit Union at 34 Glennie St., Worcester, MA 01605.

Roy's mother, Michelle, said he "lived for his daughter."

"He referred to her as his little munchkin and made sure she had the best of everything," she said. "She's incredibly brave and you know where she got that from– her father."

Thousands of friends, family members and firefighters from all over will be gathering at Saint John's Church in Worcester over the next two days for a wake and funeral.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.