Melvin Gerfin, 46, of Groton, Conn., was a father of three who liked heavy metal music, computers and NASCAR races.

He was recently laid off from Wyman-Gordon in Groton, a metal components factory. He had been busy working at home and worked cleaning the offices at New London radio station XL102, which gave out several free tickets to Great White show. Gerfin was among those who received a free ticket.

"He was a great father and husband and was loved very much by his family and friends," said Gerfin's sister, Terry Robertson.