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Somerset Husband, Father Of 2 Dies Suddenly At Age 52: Fundraiser Started For Family
A GoFundMe has been started for Brian Coit's family to help cover funeral expenses and future expenses for his two sons.
SOMERSET, NJ — A Franklin Township community is mourning the loss of husband and father of two, Brian Coit.
Coit died on Sept. 22 at the age of 52, according to his obituary at Buckland Funeral Home
"Colin and Chase have lost their father suddenly and Tanisha her husband and partner," according to a GoFundMe fundraising website set up for Coit's family. "It is a tragedy, and we are reaching out to ask for your support as we come together to help the Coit family during this incredibly difficult time."
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The fundraiser is looking to $20,000 to help cover funeral services and future expenses to help raise Colin and Chase.
Tanisha is a teacher for students with special needs.
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"But as you can imagine, that salary alone won’t be enough to support and raise her sons in the way they’ve been living up to today," said Marta Pateiro to Patch, who set up the fundraiser.
Funds will be used to help this family cover costs, including helping their children with school, activities, clothing, and food.
"It is during these difficult moments that humans come together the best, and we hope we can count on you to help us rally around this special family that we love so dearly," said Pateiro.
To donate or for more information, visit gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-the-coit-family.
A viewing for Brian Coit will be held on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The United Reform Church of Somerville, 100 W. Main Street, Somerville. Followed by a celebration of life at the church at 9:30 a.m.
Burial will be at Franklin Memorial Park, 1800 Rte 27, North Brunswick. Repast to follow at the church.
"One of the best people I met in my life. It takes a lot for me to say that about someone. Brian was genuine; he was always respectful and made you feel like what you said mattered. This world needs more people like him, that’s why his loss is so painful. I’m gonna miss you brother," wrote a mourner on Coit's tribute wall.
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