ECHO readers have offered touching messages of condolence after a young chip shop worker died suddenly at home.
Stefan Stefanov, who worked at The Chippy on Longview Drive in Huyton, died on August 11. A friend has said that paramedics fought in vain to save the 24 year old. The friend said the death was being treated as non-suspicious by police.
Mr Stefanov's sudden death has been met with sadness by locals who knew him. He was a regular presence in the chip shop and was well know for his genial banter with customers and colleagues.
Co-worker Rob Cunningham described Mr Stefanov as "the life and soul of the chippy" and the "king of the banter".
Now ECHO readers have offered their own messages of support to Mr Stefanov's family.
Manjit Thandi Johal said: "You were such a good friend Stefan. Many hearts have broken. We will miss you always. We won't see that beautiful smile of yours again."
Kay Mckenna said: "RIP Stefan, it's pretty clear from our community that not only where you a well-known part of this community, you most definitely where a much-loved character. My condolences to your family and your friends. Such a young age and such a sad loss."
Christel Jones said: "How very sad reading the sad passing of such a young popular man. Condolences to his family and friends. God bless RIP."
Steven Shanley said: "RIP Stefan. Condolences to all your family and friends."
Stephen Thomas said: "Very sad only young man. RIP Stef."
Pamela Mckevitt said: "How very sad, lovely young man."
Sarah Campbell said: "Sincere condolences to his family n friends."
Mr Cunningham told the ECHO that scores of customers had visited the shop to offer their condolences following Mr Stefanov's death.
He said: "Over a hundred customers have come to the door in tears after the news of Stefan's death. He was the life and soul of the chippy and was king of the banter.
"We had such a laugh together.
To contribute to the online fundraising appeal for Stefan's family please go here.
