Those who knew Jose Rene Portillo — the 55-year-old Queens superintendent beaten to death last week during an apparent rent dispute — are mourning his tragic
loss on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay for his funeral.According to Julissa Gomez, the GoFundMe’s creator, Portillo was a hard worker who cared about his job and ““Known throughout his community for his incredible work ethic, he never hesitated to help others in need. His greatest joy in life was caring for his family, and his loss leaves an irreplaceable void in all our lives,” Gomez wrote.after being sent by his landlord to the home of 48-year-old Sandra Cotto Navarro at 137-17 70th Ave.
As of Jan. 18, the GoFundMe for Portillo’s funeral expenses has raised over $10,000; some donors left messages of support and grief over the incident. “Truly such a great man gone too soon – blessed to have known him in my lifetime. Thank you Rene for creating such great memories for us in our childhood. May you rest in peace. Danielle, Rene, and Amber, may you guys find peace in knowing how loved your dad was. Truly speaks to how great he was,” Robyn Lerebours wrote.
Navarro was charged on Jan. 16 with murder, tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of a weapon. Portillo’s wife confronted her as police led the suspect out of theDean Moses is the Breaking News Editor at amNewYork Metro and resident photographer. He covers NYPD, crime, homelessness, and anything breaking news.
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