Worker killed by fall in Theater District remembered as ‘Superman’

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“Barry enjoyed working in Boston and loved the city and its people,” his obituary said.

Loved by construction workers were killed in downtown Boston on Friday, he remembers him as his children’s “Superman,” a man who loved his family and took pride in his work.

Authorities identified the man as 43-year-old Barry Medeiros of Taunton.

Mederios was working next to the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater last Friday when he fell from scaffolding and died.

“Emerson College extends our deepest sympathy to this individual’s loved ones and our heartfelt support to anyone who may have been involved in this tragedy,” Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt said in a statement.

Born and raised in Taunton, Medeiros enjoyed the outdoors and philosophy, said his obituary.

“Above all, Barry was happiest in the presence of and making memories with his devoted family,” his obituary said.

The union journeyman with Laborer Local 721 worked at Fenway Park, Boston University and other historic sites, according to his obituary.

“Barry was known to love the places where he started working,” it says.

Mederios is survived by his mother, two children, his partner and other family members. His ex-partner and mother of his child, Melanie Banks, started another GoFundMe raise money for their children’s college fund.

“Barry’s children are both pursuing higher education as first-generation college students,” the GoFundMe said. “Instead of moving on to their respective colleges this week, his two children are planning his final arrangements and mourning the sudden and tragic loss of their ‘Superman.’

As of Tuesday night, the GoFundMe has raised about $2,600 of a $20,000 goal.