It is with broken hearts that we share the devastating loss of Ilya Perloff, a loving husband and devoted father, taken far too soon in a tragic accident.

Ilya was the kind of man who put his family first in everything he did. He adored his wife, Melissa, and was an incredible, hands-on father to their two beautiful daughters — Maya (9) and Leya (2). Ilya’s love for his family was endless.

Melissa and the girls are now facing an unimaginable future without him. In the midst of profound grief, they are also navigating the sudden financial burden left behind. The weight of funeral expenses, daily living costs, and providing stability for Maya and Leya during this heartbreaking time is overwhelming.

This GoFundMe is to help ease that burden — to give Melissa the space to grieve, to care for her daughters, and to begin finding her footing again without the constant fear of immediate financial stress.

Any donation, no matter the size, will help support this family as they try to heal from a loss that words can never fully describe. Please consider sharing this page and keeping Melissa, Maya, and Leya in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for surrounding this family with love, kindness, and support during their darkest days.