The Baltimore Ravens announced on Sunday {that a} member of their teaching employees has died.
Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris died early Sunday morning on the age of 70, in keeping with the Ravens. A number of members of the staff, together with head coach John Harbaugh, issued statements paying tribute to D’Alessandris and providing condolences to his household.
“Coach ‘Joe D.’ was a person of integrity and a person of religion. He made us all higher,” Harbaugh stated. “He was our reader at staff mass, and he was cherished by all right here.
“He was an incredible coach and a very good man — the sort of one who you might be honored to have as a pal.
“He raised three unbelievable, stunning daughters, and he was a most loving husband. His grandkids additionally adored him. I cherished him and am going to overlook him, as a result of ‘Joe D.’ was a pleasure. Toni has him again now. Could God bless ‘Joe D.’ eternally.”