Local Community Helping Out Enfield Family Devastated By Fatal Crash

ENFIELD, CT — The Enfield community is still reeling over the unexpected passing of a bright young businessman in a motor vehicle collision last week, and residents and business owners from in and around town are rallying to assist his family during their time of crisis.

Jashua Martinez, 32, was killed May 1 when his motorcycle and a pickup truck collided near Grassmere Country Club on Town Farm Road. He left behind his beloved fiancée, Renée Daigle, and their two cherished children, Roxten and Remi Martinez, "who were the center of his world," according to his obituary at Leete-Stevens Family Funeral Homes.

He graduated from Enfield High School in 2010, where he played on the volleyball team and was voted by his peers as "Class Cutie." In his senior yearbook, he offered the quote, "Live life like there's no tomorrow."

Martinez certainly stood by those words. At the young age of 24, he opened his own business, Jashcuts Barber Studio, next to 7-Eleven on Elm Street. He grew the shop into a thriving, well-respected business, became celebrated for his extensive involvement in the community, and recently moved to a higher-profile location in the Enfield Professional Park at 139 Hazard Ave.

The night after his passing, hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil in front of his shop. Tributes to him have been flooding social media, mostly along the lines of what an outstanding person he was.

Visitation hours are slated from 4-7 pm. on Thursday, May 8 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road. A funeral procession will form on Friday at 10:15 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Enfield Street Cemetery at 11 a.m.

To help offset their staggering expenses, a gofundme account has been established to aid the family, as well as a meal train. Additionally, a number of local businesses are conducting raffles or donating a percentage of sales to his family.

Here is a list of those which are currently known; if there are others, please email the information to tim.jensen@patch.com.

• Enfield Produce and Deli, 565 Enfield St., is donating 50 percent of sales of sandwiches, salads and wraps on Friday, May 16.
• Amy Wallner at the Hair Studio At Four Corners, 6 Simon Rd, is raffling a $100 gift card. $25 per entry.
• Wanczyk Electric is raffling a Milwaukee MI8 fuel combo kit ($500 value). Unlimited entries, $25 apiece.
• Head Rush Salon, 74 Palomba Dr., is raffling a $250 gift card. $25 per entry.
• The Yarde Tavern, 1658 King St. is donating 15 percent of food sales on May 23.
• Shaycanbake is raffling a custom 8-inch event cake. Unlimited entries, $20 apiece.
• Snaps Billiards and Bar, 2 North Rd., East Windsor, is donating 25 percent of all sales on Saturday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to close.
• Northern Oaks K-9 Training of Somers is donating 50 percent of sales.
• Dance Kraze Dance Studio, 585 Hazard Ave., is raffling a pair of $200 Summer Camp gift certificates. $20 per entry.
• RAS Renovations is raffling a storm door installation (including storm door up to $200). $25 per entry.
• Kylie’s Cleaning & Organizing is raffling a 2-hour cleaning, $25 per entry, plus donating 25 percent of all gift certificates purchased through Mother's Day.
• Aren Paradis Photography is raffling a full photo session. Unlimited entries, $25 apiece.
• Modern Salon Concepts, 112 Main St., Somersville, is raffling a Shark FlexStyle air styling and drying system and hair care products. $25 per entry.
• Nicole York Photography is raffling a full photography session. Unlimited entries, $25 apiece.
• Kind Methods Dog Training is raffling a 60-minute dog training session. Unlimited entries, $20 apiece.
• Buona Vita Restaurant, 284 North Maple St., is raffling a pair of $100 gift cards. $20 per ticket.
• ROC Tattoos is raffling a $400 gift card and a pair of $100 gift cards. $25 per entry.
• Luxe Linked is raffling four permanent bracelets with a charm. Unlimited entries, $25 apiece.
• Shag Bark Hickory Farm of Broad Brook is raffling a horseback riding lesson. $25 per ticket.
• Norganic Tan of Broad Brook is raffling a pair of $150 gift cards. $20 per entry.
• Rachel Chan, 860-508-5020, is donating the cost of four dog walks or visits.
• Elemental Studio, 2 Pearson Way, is raffling a 10-pack of yoga classes ($180 value). Unlimited entries, $20 apiece.
• Powder Hollow Brewery and R-Dee Winery, 504 Hazard Ave., are donating a portion of their tips on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 10 p.m.
• Romeo Athletics, 7 Moody Rd., will be collecting diapers and wipes for Jash's two children, ages 2 and 6 months, through May 16.
• Standout Nutrition, 247 Hazard Ave., is raffling a tea for every day in June. $10 per ticket.
• Preloved Club by CTTHRIFTSS, 284 North Maple St., donated 50 percent of its sales on Wednesday, May 7.