Prayers are pouring in after a "beloved" coach died in a horrible house fire at 67 years old.
Little League coach Joseph A. Poling of Carlstadt was killed in the fire. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced the news on Monday. The fire broke out on Monday afternoon.
"The Carlstadt police and fire departments headed to the blaze at a multi-home on Third Street around 4 p.m. Friday, prosecutors said. Poling was found dead on the second floor, prosecutors said," Patch.com reported.
"County and local fire investigators determined that the fire was not suspicious, prosecutors said."
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The coach was beloved in the local community.
"Joe was a longtime minor-league and Little League coach in the Carlstadt Little League, where he dedicated countless hours to supporting and mentoring young athletes," they wrote.
"Brianna and her fiancé Randy experienced a devastating house fire that destroyed their home in a matter of minutes," says the fundraiser, which had raised $5,800 of a $9,000 goal by Tuesday morning.
"The fire took nearly everything they owned and tragically claimed the life of Randy’s father, Joseph. Their home has since been condemned, and Brianna and Randy are currently staying with a neighbor while trying to figure out what comes next. They are now facing the overwhelming reality of rebuilding from nothing."
Prayers are pouring in for everyone that has been impacted.
"Rest in Heavenly Peace Joseph..." one wrote.
"RIP," one fan added.
"Horrible news. Praying for his family," another wrote.
An official investigation into the fire is underway. Our thoughts are with everyone that has been impacted.