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1931
DIED
2014
Frank Torre Obituary
The Major League Baseball commissioner's office said Torre died Saturday at a hospice in Palm Beach, Florida. He had previously received heart and kidney transplants, and had been ill in recent years with cancer.
Torre played seven seasons in the majors with the Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Though he hit only 13 home runs in 1,482 career at-bats in the regular season, he homered twice during the seven-game World Series in 1957 as Milwaukee beat the New York Yankees for its only championship.
Frank Torre was nearly nine years older than Joe and guided his signing with the Braves.
Joe Torre starred as a player, won four titles while managing the Yankees and was inducted into the Hall last summer.
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56 Entries
February 10, 2015
God Bless you Mr.Frank Torre love Brooklyn.
Rose D
January 30, 2015
May the God of all comfort, comfort the family and friends of Frank Torre during this time of sorrow.
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during these trying times. 2 Cor 1:3-
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Maurice Doss
October 24, 2014
Brooklyn lost a good alumnius, and our Lord called up a great player. Many may know Bob & Ken Aspromonte, Jim Gentile, and Joe (Frank's little brother). I have only heard many great things about all of them. I thank Frank for helping many players while with BAT, and I thank your family for producing an all star. You are not forgotten. God Bless the Torre family.
K K
October 15, 2014
October 13
I am sorry for the Torre family and friends. May the love of God sustain you, and peace be with you this time of your sorrow. A comforting scripture
PS. 65:4 again i am sorry for your
loss.
October 1, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during these trying times. 2 Cor 1:3-7
B Lucas
September 28, 2014
Long life and doing what we love is a recipe for great achievement. Fond memories good times all bring back good thoughts. Peace and love to your family and friends, and my sincere condolence.
September 24, 2014
My condolences to the Torre Family. Our life ebbs away because of your fury; And our years come to an end like a whisper. The span of our life is 70 years, or 80 if one is especially strong. But they are filled with trouble and sorrow; They quickly pass by, and away we fly. (Psalms 90:9,10)
September 23, 2014
May god be your strength in this time of sorrow 1 Corinthians 15:26
kate
September 20, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you the peace that surpasses all thought and mental power at this difficult time.
Angel K
September 20, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Frank Torre. A real fighter and true inspiration. He left behind the greatest legacy of all - love. God's Blessings
Roger Janeway
September 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family
y s
September 19, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during these trying times. 2 Cor 1:3-7.
September 19, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy.
Ps. 55:22
September 18, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
R,r
September 17, 2014
To the family of Torre,
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God promises to bring an end to death.
Charlotte
September 17, 2014
My prayers are with the Torre family. It is very hard to endure death. Thankfully, God cares for us and wants to help us during such difficult times in our life. I pray you find comfort from him during this time. -Psalm 50:15; 1 Peter 5:6,7
Michael Triolo
September 16, 2014
There is Great Rejoicing in Heaven as Frank Joseph Torre is Joyously Welcomed by the Families and Friends that Preceded Him to the House of Our Holy Father. Frank was a cousin of my Father, and attended his Funeral when my Father passed away, also at age 82. These related Families produced Great Men and Great Women from a Generation that suffered hardship upon hardship, endured and thrived through them all, had the Great Fortune to enjoy Life and also bring Happiness to Others, they are being reunited together one by one. Sadness we have at their passing, for we will miss them dearly.
September 16, 2014
Dear Torre Family,
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family during your time of loss. May the God of all comfort provide you peace while you throw your distress upon him- Psalms 50:15; Isaiah 61:1,2
Brad Stunkel
September 16, 2014
Our prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. May God bless you all and give you comfort.
Brad & Kathy Stunkel
Julie, Fred, Blake and Amanda Sobeck
September 15, 2014
Much love to the Torre family! We were fortunate enough to have met Frank and seen him at his granddaughter's softball games. He was so proud of Caroline! Love and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Jeff
September 15, 2014
RIP. Always remember the Torre brothers from my childhood when I first discovered the great game of baseball. Condolences to Joe and family.
September 15, 2014
I feel fortunate to have spent some great quality experiences and special times with a very sharp, generous and brave man....Frank will always have a place in my heart.
My deepest sympathy for the entire loving family during this difficult time.
Love, Susan
Don Eckers
September 15, 2014
To Joe and Family,
Frank was a Great friend for 25 years. I enjoyed working with while at Lever Bros. on all the promotions and visiting with him every Jan when I came to Florida. I will always have the fun memories and will keep him in my prayers along with Tony and Leo.
God Bless, Don Eckers
michelle plakas-kaiser
September 15, 2014
rip
September 15, 2014
My condolences goes out to the family. May you find comfort in " the God of comfort ".
Tommy Taylor
September 15, 2014
Thank you for the great friendship.
September 15, 2014
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family. "... may the God who supplies endurance and comfort" be with you, and help you to endure this troubling time. (Romans 15:5)
Rosalyn Natson
September 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Brenda
September 15, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Frank's sickness and death. May the God and Father of true peace and all tender mercy grant his entire family a calm and firm heart giving you everlasting comfort and hope. With deepest sympathy for your loss!
September 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glenda
September 15, 2014
My condolences to the family and friends. May God be your stronghold for he is aware of those who seek refuge in him.
Al Hallonquist
September 14, 2014
The Baseball World has lost a giant, literally and figuratively. RIP Frank, you deserve it after all the help you've given others, through BAT and just by being the great guy you were.
Bob Caracciolo
September 14, 2014
I will always remember the days in Marine Park, Brooklyn when we used to race around the bicycle circle with Joey in his baby carriage on our way to play sandlot ball. Back in those days Rocco was the manager of our first team, the Comets, I pitched, and Frank played first base. What great memories! My sincerest condolences to the whole family. Rest in peace, Frank.
September 14, 2014
May God grant you peace and be with you.He has said I myself am the One that is comforting you people.isa.51:12.......
September 14, 2014
Our prayers and condolences for the entire Frank Torre family.
A special person who was loved by a supportive family.
We will remember his smile .
He is in God's hand's now and safe.
Dick and Sharon Musial
St Lucie West, Fl.
Sandra Sperling
September 14, 2014
I knew Frank and his sisters Rae and Margeurite from the pool in the community where we all lived. He was a charming, funny and caring man who touched many people. He will be missed by all who knew him. May happy memories bring comfort to the family at this time.
Dan Scheurer
September 14, 2014
RIP Frank........... and Thx for always making time for your fans even after your playing days..... you were always a class act just like your brother Joe.
I remember when you were in Milwaukee you stood and signed for everyone who wanted an autograph.... even though you were not feeling the best!
If you see my Father say hi.. he will know you .... he grew up watching the Braves when you played!!
Jack Hawks
September 14, 2014
Joe and family,I remember when the cameras zoomed in on you , the concerned look on your face while managing a ball game told the world you were thinking about your brother Frank and his battle with. Medical issues. You have all the memories , cherish them.
Harry Simpson
September 14, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
tina morgan
September 14, 2014
Please accept my condolences for your loss may these words bring comfort for the whole family at 1Corrinth 15:54 which says that Death will be swallow up forever. I hope these promise from God will bring the family a hope for the future and a calm heart now TINA LOS Angeles
September 14, 2014
It seems just yesterday that I watched Frank and other Brave players playing stickball in front
of the family house on Ave.T in Brooklyn! His mother watched from the stoop of their house.Rest easy,Frank. Mark P. Dallas Tx.
DeDee Fosco
September 14, 2014
Dear Torre Family,
My husband and I had the great pleasure of being with Frank and Susan in Chicago, Milwaukee, Las Vegas and at their wedding in Florida. He was a Great guy with Italian charm second to none. We will miss him very much. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family.
DeDee and Paul Fosco
louise wisinski
September 14, 2014
To Joe Torre and the Torre family. May God bring you comfort at this time. Am proud to say I saw Frank Torre play. RIP
September 14, 2014
Beloveds, may the beautiful memories of Frank Torre provide solace and strength during this difficult time. And may you find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise.
(Luke23:43)
barry pearlstein
September 14, 2014
Our thoughts go out to the entire family. I will especially miss our chats about baseball and the Yankees
Robert Singer
September 14, 2014
Enjoyed watching Frank play for the Braves. So happy that he lived long enough to see Joe get into the HOF.
Frank did not get enough credit for his work with the BAT program, for former major leaguer players.
Richard Herrick
September 14, 2014
R.I.P.
Richard McHugh
September 14, 2014
Frank represented baseball and life very well. We pray for the Torre family. We shall miss him.
September 13, 2014
Rest in Peace. Blessings and prayers to the family.
September 13, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss and may Almighty God bring you and your family comfort .
Carolyn
September 13, 2014
Dear Torre Family,
Thomas Bush
September 13, 2014
joe my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother frank may he R I P
Dave Dietmeyer
September 13, 2014
I'm glad to see that Frank lived long enough to see Joe get inducted into the Hall of Fame a couple of months ago. May he rest in peace....
John Staffo
September 13, 2014
Many fond memories with Frank and Joe from the Adirondack/Rawlings days in Dolgeville NY.
I am thankful to have known him and his brother Joe. God Bless.
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