Frank-Pastore-Obituary

Frank Pastore

Obituary

UPLAND, Calif. (AP) - Frank Pastore, the former major league baseball pitcher who became a popular Christian radio show host, has died. He was 55.

Southern California radio station KKLA, which aired Pastore's show, said on its website that he died Monday, nearly a month after he was critically injured in a motorcycle accident.

Pastore had been in a coma since a car collided with his motorcycle Nov. 19. The accident came hours after he pondered the risk of motorcycle riding on his daily radio show, in which he discussed the possibility of life after death.

Pastore pitched for the Cincinnati Reds from 1979 until 1985 and for the Minnesota Twins in 1986. After playing ball, he obtained a master's degree in philosophy at Biola University and became a radio host.


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I remember Frank very well when he was with the Cincinnati Reds Frank was a great gentleman and a great picture when he rest in peace and he is up in heaven with sparky Anderson and Joe Morgan talking baseball May they all rest in peace

When Frank was with Indy he and his dad stayed at the apts where I worked. I use to chat with his dad by the pool. Frank also held the steak eating record at The Big Texan in Amarillo.

When Frank was with Indy he and his dad stayed at the apts where I worked. I use to chat with his dad by the pool. Frank also held the steak eating record at The Big Texan in Amarillo.

I can't believe I just learned of his death this moment. I am so saddened and so shocked that he is not on his radio show anymore. He is in the place he always preached about...my heart and prayers go out to his family that I know miss him very much. I loved listening to him everyday for years when I drove back and forth to LA. When I got laid off I wasn't in the car anymore so I did not know of his accident and passing. He was a treasure that we had for a short time. I guess that's why he...

Frank will be sorely missed. He was a very intelligent voice on kkla in LosAngeles,ca. He was well informed, articulate, and had a terrific impact on those who listened to him on the radio. He was also a unifier.

We desperately need more people who are informed on the issues, passionate about them, and proactive about getting them into the public square. There will be a vaccuum in the Christian arena, We desperately need more Frank Pastores. Its time to stand up for what we believe...

January 10, 2013
To the Pastore Family,
Words cannot express how saddened I am by the loss of your loved one. I listened to Frank every evening driving to pick my kids up from school. Although, I never had the opportunity to meet him he was like my friend. My family learmed so much listening to him and I am going to truly miss him. I thank God for Frank, and I will continue to pray for your Family.

True man of God! So inspireing

Welcome home Frank. You will be greatly missed. May your candid and brazen voice continue to inspire and embolden us to do the work and will of the Lord.

Frank,
Your through many fastballs for strikes in your career and after. May you rest in peace.