Father-of-four Luke Vella dies in workplace accident months before wedding to high school sweetheart
A young mother planning her wedding mourns the loss of her fiancé after a tragic workplace accident.
NSW father-of-four Luke Vella was killed in a workplace accident in Western Australia earlier this week.
A GoFundMe was created to cover funeral costs and the cost of returning Mr Vella’s body to NSW.
According to the online fundraiser, Mr Vella and his fiancée Bec were high school sweethearts and planned to get married in March next year.
The couple had been together for 15 years.
Mr. Vella was a devoted father of four children, Zavier, Ally, Mason and Ryan, all under the age of 10.
As well as helping with Mr Vella’s funeral costs, the funds raised will ‘ensure Bec and the children have the resources they need at this incredibly difficult time’.
âThis loss has devastated our family, and any donations, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated and will go directly towards supporting Bec and her children as they meet the challenges ahead,â the fundraiser reads.
Luke Vella (pictured) died in a tragic workplace accident in Western Australia earlier this week
Mr Vella and his fiancée Bec had been together for 15 years and were planning to get married in March next year. The couple is in the photo
Mr Vella (pictured) was a devoted father of four children, all under the age of ten
“Thank you for your kindness and support during this heartbreaking time.”
Relatives and friends paid tribute to Mr Vella on Facebook.
‘Absolutely devastated this morning to hear we’ve lost our mate Luke Vella.’
‘Our hearts break for his partner Bec and their four children Zavier, Ally, Mason and Ryan. Anyone in a position to support this young family through this tragic time, please visit the go fund me page and donate. RIP trucker, we love you buddy.â
âAn absolute legend of a man, I am devastated by this loss,â wrote another.
“I know, it’s not a star sign, but he did what he loved!” He lived and breathed heavy transport! Heart of gold and do everything for everyone!’
“Yes, sometimes you drove me crazy, as I undoubtedly did.”
âBut I love you bro, rest assured Big V,â a third wrote.