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Joseph ASTROTH Obituary
Passed away at Boca Raton, Florida on 10:47 PM, May 3, 2013 at the age of 90.Joe Astroth is survived by his loving wife, Majorie I. Astroth, of 65 years. They were married at St Mary's Church in Alton, Illinois on October 18, 1947.Joe is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Janet A. Thompson of Delray Beach, Florida; his sons, August A. Astroth of Charlotte, North Carolina; Joseph H. Astroth, Jr. of San Rafael, California; Brian D. Astroth of Midlothian, Virginia; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Joe was born in East Alton, Illinois on September 1, 1922. He graduated from Wood River High School in 1940 and went on to attend the University of Illinois where he "lettered" in football, baseball and basketball until he entered military service in 1942. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II until his Honorable Discharge in 1945. Immediately after his discharge, he was given a Major League baseball contract from the Philadelphia Athletics as a catcher. His Major League debut was August 13, 1945, without playing a single minor league game; and his final appearance was May 13, 1956. During this entire time, he was a member of the Athletics, moving with them to Kansas City in 1955. After his successful professional baseball career, he was the proprietor of two family run businesses, Pit-Catcher Bowling Lanes and The Bullpen Dairy Bar in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. He later went on to be a sales professional and plant superintendent for General Copper and Brass, Co in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.Joe enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and was an avid golfer, playing in many charitable golf events throughout the Northeast. Joe and his wife Marjorie enjoyed traveling and even into their twilight years, maintained a passion for ballroom dancing. Their jitterbug dancing was a highlight of their children's wedding receptions.A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Estates South in Boca Raton, Florida on May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM.The mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton, Florida at 10:45 AM, May 7, 2013. A military funeral honors ceremony will take place at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baseball Assistance Team (www.MLBcommunity.org) Glick Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Fran Trauger
June 1, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.I always think of Joe,Marge and their children, also his wonderful sidekick Bobby as I drive pass the old bowling alley where I spent many happy and fun years with them. Going to the ballpark with Joe was a entertaining trip. Joe will be missed by all.
James stork
May 30, 2013
To the Astroth Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I just learned of Joe's passing. I wrote to Joe three times in the last few years and he was always so gracious to write back and share some of his memories of baseball. God bless.
Katharine Huntley
May 19, 2013
I will always remember playing catch with Mr. Astroth when I was little at my aunt's house in Doylestown. He was such a wonderful man in every way! Thoughts are with you all.
Edna Mae Koch
May 10, 2013
Marge, Janet, Gus, Joe and Brian, so saddened to know that this legend has passed! The Astroth Family represented America's finest and you are all the recipients of your dad's advice ,wisdom and guidance. Love, Edna Mae and Erv
Erv and Edna Mae Koch
Michael Dugan
May 8, 2013
To the Astroth Family:
Baby boomers like me will remember collecting his baseball cards and enjoy the good times at the ol' ball parks.
The fans from Buffalo send our prayers and will remember Joe in the days ahead.
MICHAEL ASTROTH
May 8, 2013
May God shine his light on the Joe Astroth Family in this time of sorrow.
Love Alway Mikey Astroth
Mark Moore
May 6, 2013
To the family of Joe Astroth our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Joe will always be remembered by baseball fans in Kansas City, and we are so appreciative of his service to our country. God's peace and blessings be with you. Mark Moore-Kansas City Baseball Historical Society
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