Fundraisers have been organized to aid the victims of the horrific Worcester fire.

May 20, 2022 Jerry Filmore

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Several fundraisers have been put up to help the victims of Saturday’s horrific house fire in Worcester.

The huge fire killed four people, two of whom were later discovered among the ruins of the conflagration that ripped through the six-family, triple-decker home on Gage Street.

“I express my heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families,” Mayor Joseph Petty remarked at the time. “Trembles like this effect so many lives, and our city will undoubtedly come together to support those who have suffered such unimaginable loss.”

Joseph (Mohamed) Garchali, 47, Christopher Lozeau, 53, and Marcel Fontaine, 29, were all Gage Street residents who died in the fire. Vincent Page, 41, of Sunderland Road, was identified as the fourth victim.

Here’s a breakdown of each fundraiser:

Mohamed Garchali was among those killed in the fire. He is survived by his wife, Bouchra, and four children ranging in age from two to fourteen years. That fundraising has so far raised more than $27,100, with a declared goal of $50,000.
Marcel Fontaine died in the fire, and a GoFundMe has been set up to assist pay for his funeral expenses. With a declared target of $20,000, this fundraiser has raised more than $13,000 so far.
Aaliyah, a resident of the building, leaped from the third-floor window and suffered “numerous injuries” as a result of the incident. A campaign has been put up to assist pay for her medical bills and lost work while she recovers. It has raised nearly $4,900 so far, with a stated goal of $15,000.
Steven Francis survived the fire but now has to start anew because he only had what he was wearing at the time. A fundraiser has raised $300 toward its goal of $10,000.
Keilen Thomas has also been displaced as a result of the devastating incident. A fundraiser seeks to raise $3,000 and has so far received $570.
Steve Uvanitte survived the fire but had injuries from “severe smoke inhalation.” A fundraiser has gathered $690 with a goal of $15,000 to assist Uvanitte during this tough time.