There are no words strong enough to describe the heartbreak our family and friends are facing. Nick Almeida and his mother, Elizabeth, were brutally taken from this world in a senseless act of violence by someone who was supposed to protect them. Before the attack that took her mother and brother’s lives, their daughter and sister, Marissa was hospitalized. Marissa has Mental Health Disorders that prevent her from caring for herself. She lost the only two people who loved and cared for her unconditionally. Her mother was her primary caregiver, her safety, her constant. Now, in the span of a single moment, her entire world has been ripped away. After murdering his wife and step son, the perpetrator called the police himself, stated that they were dead, and waited for authorities to arrive without remorse. The cruelty and finality of this act has left a family shattered beyond comprehension. This fundraiser has been created to cover funeral and memorial expenses for Elizabeth and Nick, and most importantly, to help ensure their surviving daughter receives the care, protection, and stability she desperately needs. She is now alone, grieving, mentally vulnerable, and facing an uncertain future through no fault of her own. Every donation, every share, every kind word helps lift a small part of the unbearable weight this tragedy has placed on those left behind. Your support will help honor the lives that were stolen and help protect the one life that remains. Thank you for your compassion, your prayers, and your kindness during this unimaginable time.