GoFundMe Started To Help Family Of Man Found Dead At Tanner Park

BABYLON, NY — The family of a Babylon man who was found dead in the water off Tanner Park in Copiague this week started a fundraiser to help his children.

Joseph Kelly, 51, launched his personal watercraft from Amityville Sunday night and was found dead the following morning.

On Tuesday, his daughter, Bryanna Kelly started a campaign on GoFundMe in her father's honor.

"If you were lucky enough to know Joe Kelly- you know there was nothing he loved more than his wife and kids," the GoFundMe read. "His family faces immeasurable heartache and many unanticipated expenses as they strive to put the pieces back together without their husband and father."

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to put aside in an education fund for Kelly's three children, who are heading to college this upcoming fall. The goal of the page is to raise a total of $100,000. In just one day, the fundraiser has already reached over half of that goal, raising a total of $65,079.

"He made endless sacrifices to continuously put his family first and his larger than life presence will be missed everyday going forward," the page reads. "There are no words to describe how much the love and support of our friends and family means to us. Any and all donations are gratefully appreciated. "

To read more or to donate, visit the GoFundMe page here.