“Maximo was incredibly proud to be working as a dump truck driver,” Karintia De Jesus, who organized a fundraiser for his family, wrote. “He truly loved his job and the sense of purpose it gave him. Being able to work hard and provide for his family meant everything to him, and he was excited about the future he was building for the people he loved most.”
Polanco is survived by his wife, Mildre, and his two children, stepdaughter Anailys, 13, and Mikael, 5.
“The loss of a husband and father so suddenly has left their family facing unimaginable heartbreak and an incredibly difficult road ahead,” De Jesus wrote…