John Hudson, of Barrow, died aged 61 after suffering a heart attack in his sleep.
The Blake Street resident leaves behind his two sons, Jake and Zach, who described him as a ‘gentle giant’.
The former shipyard worker worked at Furness General Hospital in the car parks for more than 18 years.
His family and colleagues want to cement his legacy by placing a bench in his name on the grounds of the hospital so ‘a part of him is still there’.
Heather Hudson, John’s former partner and a close friend, started a JustGiving page in collaboration with Bay Hospitals Charity to raise money for the bench.