"He was a funny, sweet young man with the most caring heart and constantly showed it through his actions towards his family, friends and loved ones," Desiray Bibber, who organized a fundraiser for Montalvo's funeral expenses said.

As of Thursday, Sept. 14, more than $21,000 has been raised. 

"Trey was a one of a kind and impacted each and every one of us around him," Bibber said. "None of us will ever be the same without him."

Montalvo was a member of the Hoboken Elks Lodge.  A funeral was held at St. Francis Church on Monday, Sept. 11. Montalvo was buried at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny.

To view the fundraiser, click here.

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