Search by Name

Search by Name

IVAN "IKE" DELOCK

1929 - 2022

IVAN "IKE" DELOCK obituary, 1929-2022, Needham, MA

BORN

1929

DIED

2022

IVAN DELOCK Obituary

DELOCK, Ivan "Ike" Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher 11/11/1929 - 2/28/2022 Ivan Martin "Ike" Delock passed away at the age of 92, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 28, 2022 with his daughter by his side from the effects of dementia. He is survived by his children Leslie of Raleigh, North Carolina and Larry of Naples, Florida. He was preceded in death by Glenna, his wife of 67 years, and son Bobby of Needham, Massachusetts. Ike was born and raised in Highland Park, Michigan to parents Martin and Amanda. He joined the Marine Corps after school, and then started a career in professional baseball. He was a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox from the years 1952-1963. He then went on to a career in sales. Longtime residents of Needham, Massachusetts, Ike and Glenna raised a family and made many friends, before retiring to Naples, Florida in 1988 and enjoyed traveling, golf tournaments, cruises and spending time with old friends. Ike lived a long, full life rich with laughs and good times, and stayed active up to the end. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In his honor, donations can be made to The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift

View the online memorial for Ivan "Ike" DELOCK

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for IVAN DELOCK

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Chris Aylward

February 26, 2025

Thanks for the memories with the Red Sox

Michael Yugovich

March 6, 2022

My deepest condolences to Ike's family. I'm a distant relative of Ike. My grandmother Anna of Highland Park and Martin were first cousins.
For the last several years I would phone Ike on his birthday and very much enjoy our conversations, talking baseball and family...
I still have much memorabilia of Ike from his years as a Red Sox pitcher.

God Bless

susan maguire

March 5, 2022

"Ike" and Glenna were very special people. I've known them since I was just a kid attending all the Sox home games. "Ike" was a wonderful pitcher and a truly special person.

Chris aylward

March 5, 2022

Pitched for the Sox and was a good one. May he now Rest In Peace in the arms of the lord

Tom Clark

March 4, 2022

My condolences to you all. Ike is still remembered fondly in Oneonta.

Leigh Radatz

March 4, 2022

Sincere sympathies to the Delock family. My father spoke of Ike fondly, remembering their brief Red Sox overlap. May he rest in peace.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in IVAN DELOCK's name

Memorial Events
for IVAN DELOCK

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support IVAN's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor IVAN DELOCK's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more