Joe Walsh

We are so sorry to hear that Coach Walsh passed away. My son attended the Harvard baseball camp for about 5 years and he gave my son his first catcher's glove. When I was talking to one of the other parents at drop off at camp one day about 6 years ago and we were talking about Coach Walsh. She described the Coach as the nicest person you could ever meet. I remember that because it really said it all. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Susan Horwitz, Brookline and South End

Dear Sandra and Family,

Please accept our sympathies on your loss. We feel so lucky that we had the privilege of knowing Coach Walsh. Joseph attended the exhibition game at O'Donnell Field on the Tuesday Coach passed. He would have done whatever the Coach told him to do. We will miss him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time,

Joey and I were good friends back in the late 70's. I was deeply saddened when I read that he had passed away. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Walsh family. He was most certainly a unique and very special person and if you met him you were instantly at ease. With Joey's passing I am now certain that there is "baseball in heaven". God bless you all.

Dear Walsh Family, I played sports with Joe while we were students at Suffolk in the 1970s. He had the best personality. How could anyone not like Joe? Only good thoughts remain. God bless you.

Tori, I am so saddened by the loss of your dad. I know this time is so hard for you and your family. Just be sure to lean on eachother and share in the memories. Bless you all.

It is with heavy heart that I express my deepest condolences to Coach's family and loved ones, especially to Sandra and his girls. I was fortunate enough to be coached by Joe in baseball and in cross country and later had the opportunity to be his graduate assistant in the Athletic Department at Suffolk. Words cannot express the profound sense of loss I feel, on so many levels. Not only was he my coach, he was my boss, my mentor and more importantly my friend. I will miss him immensely. I was so grateful that I had the chance to tell him how much he meant to me at his induction to the Suffolk Hall of Fame. Coach you were the best and I am saddened we won't be able to share laughs of all of those many times we had together.
Until we meet again old pal.

Dear Sandra, Tori, Holly, Katie and Kasey, My heart goes out to you at this sad time. I remember your loving and beautiful family during your time in Marion. May precious memories and the strength of family and friends sustain you. Love, Kelly, Tim, Aimee, Timmy, Chloe Kelleher

Our deepest condolences to Coach Joe Walsh's family and to his Harvard Baseball Family. It was a sincere pleasure to know him. He was an amazing gentlemen with a big, warm personality, and quick to laugh. He spoke often of his love for his family and the joy of his baseball camp. He was a wonderful person to work with and I was always delighted to assist him in any way as he was to asssit others. You don't often meet a man like him and I am honored that I had the chance to know him. He will be missed very much by so many.

To Sandra and family,
My sincere condolences on your recent loss. Coach Walsh was the ultimate role model. Before Harvard, there was the Suffolk "Mutts". His passion for the game was undeniable and if you had the privilege of playing for # 2, you know exactly what I am talking about. Coach Walsh gave the best gift any coach can give a player...by believing in them. Sandra, thanks for sharing Joe with us during those early years of marriage. We are all better off because of it.

Much love and respect,
John Cristiani

We were so saddened to hear about Coach Walsh. Our son Lance played for him at Harvard and the experience was unforgettable. Coach has touched so many lives and will continue to be thought of in the highest regards. Our love and prayers go to his family. You will be missed Coach--the world has lost a special man.