Joe D'Alessandris, the beloved offensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens, has passed away at age 70.

The Baltimore Ravens mourn the loss of offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris, who died after a brief illness, Fox News reported.

Joe D'Alessandris began his career in 1977 as a graduate assistant at Western Carolina University. His passion for coaching and football led him to Livingston University, now known as the University of West Alabama, where he obtained his first full-time coaching role in 1979.

Coach Joe D's Influential Football Career

Over the decades, D'Alessandris climbed the ranks in collegiate and professional football. He entered the NFL in 2008 as an assistant offensive line coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, marking the beginning of his notable impact in the league.

After stints with the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers, D'Alessandris joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2017, where he served until his passing. He also took on roles in the Canadian Football League and the World League of American Football during his NFL career.

The community was shocked last week when news of his hospitalization due to an acute illness emerged, with the team announcing his need for extended treatment.

Remembering Joe D'Alessandris: More Than a Coach

"The Ravens organization grieves with profound sadness upon learning of Coach Joe D'Alessandris' passing early this morning," the team stated. They honored him as a beacon of faith, love, and inspiration in every aspect of life.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh shared, "Coach 'Joe D.' was a man of integrity and faith. He made us all better. He was our reader at team Mass, and he was loved by all here."

Joe D'Alessandris' approach transcended coaching. "He had the amazingly rare ability to connect with people in a way that deepened respect, empathy, and kindness," the team expressed.

Legacy of a Beloved Family Man and Coach

Joe D'Alessandris' three daughters and grandchildren continue to feel the profound impact of his love and mentoring. His late wife, Toni, who predeceased him, was often spoken of with great affection.

"He was a great coach and a good man – the kind of person who you are honored to have as a friend. He raised three incredible, beautiful daughters, and he was a most loving husband. His grandkids also adored him," Harbaugh added.

The team expressed, "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joe's family – particularly his three incredible daughters – during this somber time. Now reunited with his late and precious wife, Toni, we know they are smiling down from above and blessing everyone they dearly love."

Joe D'Alessandris' Profound Impact Remembered

The Ravens organization and the wider football community celebrate Joe D'Alessandris' life. His legacy as both a coach and a person of strong character testifies to his profound influence on and off the field.

Moreover, "'Force multiplier' is a football term sometimes used to describe an individual who makes everyone around him better. As a coach, he was certainly that. But far more importantly, it's also a proper characterization of Joe D'Alessandris as a person," noted the team.

As the football world says goodbye, his contributions will undoubtedly endure. Consequently, they will shape the lives of those he touched with his remarkable spirit and enduring values.