Loving son, brother and uncle

NORTH READING — Erik T. Martinez, 28, of  North Reading, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Winchester Hospital.

He was born in Malden on July 16, 1993 and was the son of Efrain and Sheila (Copland) Martinez of North Reading.

Erik was a graduate of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield. He had recently worked for Fitzgerald Tile.

He was the loving brother of Alyssa Martinez and the devoted uncle of Desiree and Mia, all of North Reading. He was the beloved nephew of Lesley LaCava and cousin to Tony and Devon LaCava, all of Wakefield. He also leaves behind his two dogs, Hudson and Rambo.

Visitation for relatives and friends was held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday, September 14, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem, Mass. or the MSPCA of Methuen Mass.