Unionville, Connecticut
1939 - 2016
Richard John McAuliffe, 76, of Farmington, beloved husband of Joanne (Cromack) McAuliffe for 54 years passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016 after a long illness. Alzheimer's took away the memories of his life from him but they will live on with those who knew and loved him. Dick was born on...
Read MoreMy favorite player. As a 12 year old I peeked my head into the Tiger dugout and called out "hey Mac!" He looked at me and smiled. The MVP of the Tigers. See you down the road.
Dan Doyle
September 02, 2016 | Detroit,las Vegas, NV
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patrice
May 25, 2016
It is with overwhelming grieve that I learn this morning of Dick's passing. My life was placed in "Pause" for many minutes as I thought about my Dick McAuliffe memories and what he meant to me and my family. Thoughts of sandlot baseball, fishing, bowling and the happiest moments in our old living room ran through my mind. 50-year-old memories and I still hold Dick in the very highest of esteem. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your immense loss. Know that as long as there are...
Richard P Marek Sr
May 25, 2016 | Weatogue, CT
With much sadness, I note the passing of Dick McAuliffe. We moved into our new home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan in October, 1968, the day the Tigers won the World Series. Little did I know that 10 years later in I would meet Dick in Simsbury, CT at tryouts for the Simsbury Babe Ruth League where our sons were trying out. I was manager of a team called the Elms, and I drafted Mike McAuliffe, Dick's son, who played with my son Craig. With Dick as my "bench coach", we won the 1978 Simsbury...
Robert and Barbara Haase
May 22, 2016 | Saint Charles, IL
Deepest condolences, thoughts & prayers to Joanne, children, grandchildren, family, friends and associates of Dick McAuliffe. I remember Dick from grammer school and I grew up next door and friends with Joanne in Unionville. Dick was certainly our town hero. May he rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his blessed memory be a comfort to you in your time of sorrow.
Nancy (Cilento) Woodwell-Freedman
May 20, 2016 | Sandy Hook, CT
A great champion...#3 thanks for all the memories. God bless the McAuliffe family.
Ray Book
May 19, 2016 | Charlotte, NC
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. As an 11-year-old when following his 1968 Tigers team, I remember the pride I felt about one of our own Connecticut guys playing for the World Series Champions and batting leadoff, no less. I have an old store model bat with Dick's name burned into it, a strong, thick handled bat which he graciously signed for me some time ago. It's in a special place today. My condolences and good thoughts go to the family as they cherish his remarkable...
Karl Cicitto
May 19, 2016 | Suffield, CT
Our prayers are with you Joanne and your family, great Winterset La neighbor
Marion & Al Santos
May 19, 2016 | Naples, FL
When I was a kid, Detroit second baseman, Dick McAuliffe was my hero. His "unique" batting stance, which I tried to mimic during my first Little league at bat, (and was promptly called out on strikes on three straight pitches), his hustle on every play, and his overall scappiness, was truly admirable. To this day I have all of his baseball cards, an autographed baseball, and one of his game used bats. The cards were a gift from a dear friend, Roger Sierer, who just passed away last week at...
May 19, 2016