Seaford Family Creates GoFundMe Page Following Deadly Fire

SEAFORD, NY — The family of a woman who died this week in a house fire has set up a GoFundMe page.

Pat Rodesk created the page to help his children raise money for their father Scott Betts, who lost everything from the Riverside Ave. property on Tuesday.

While the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments saved Pat's wife Debbie, "Sadly, not so for her mom, Gloria Monk, 80, who did not escape the blaze," he wrote.

The GoFundMe page has received more than $12,000 donations since Wednesday.

"The toll on the family is unimaginable to say the least. Any donations will be greatly appreciated so that they can purchase clothes, toiletries, shoes, or anything else they may need."

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