Revere man killed in I-93 Medford crash came to US with wife from El Salvador
A Revere man who was killed in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 93 in Medford last week was remembered by his family for a "personable nature [that] made every journey memorable."
Fredis Antonio Saravia-Corvera , 34, died on April 17 after an evening crash between a Toyota Camry, a Subaru Forester, a Ford Explorer, a Honda Odyssey and a Ford F350 truck with a trailer, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan's office said in a previous statement.
The Toyota Camry "may have been operating erratically prior to the multi-car crash," the statement read, citing preliminary information.
Saravia-Corvera drove the Ford F350, which rolled over after the crash, Ryan's office said.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1990, in San Vicente, El Salvador. Saravia-Corvera was the "cherished son of Teodulo Saravia and Elva Morena del Carmen Corvera," his obituary read. He "brought joy and laughter into the world from the very beginning."
Saravia-Corvera worked as a taxi driver in El Salvador, which allowed him to meet people "from all walks of life and share stories and smiles," his family continued. "His personable nature made every journey memorable, and he was often told he knew the city like the back of his hand."
He married the "love of his life," Yulisa Martinez, in 2021, his obituary read. One year later, the two moved to the United States in 2022 and worked in landscaping with his family.
"This new chapter of his life was filled with the same dedication and joy he brought to everything he did," his family wrote. "Fredis was incredibly proud of his Salvadoran heritage and maintained a deep connection to his roots... A devout Catholic, Fredis was always involved in church and community events. He believed in giving back and could often be found volunteering, whether for a church event in Massachusetts or an event for his parish in his homeland."
Friends and family often joked that he was their unofficial "mayor," his obituary read. Saravia-Corvera was polite and had a "well-educated mind, and genuine interest in others made him a beloved figure in both his native and adopted communities."
"Fredis's life was a testament to his faith and love for others," his family wrote. "He was a beacon of light and kindness, always ready with a helping hand or a comforting word. His legacy is one of love, service, and the joy he found in everyday connections. While his passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, his spirit will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him."
Service details were not yet available.
