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Joseph Altobelli Obituary
Greece - Joseph "Joe" Altobelli passed peacefully on March 3rd, 2021 at the age of 88. Joe was pre-deceased by his wife Patsy, Parents Michele & Antoinette, and Siblings Andrew, Frank, Robert, Henry, Victor, Rudy and Angeline (Lentine). Joe is survived by his devoted and loving partner, Michele DiGaetano, Children Michael (Linda), Mark, Jody (Donald) Collichio, Jackie (Daniel) McAlpin, Jerry (Tabitha DeRoller), and Joseph (Jennifer). He will be missed by his grandchildren; Melissa (David) Brunsting, Sarah (Jeffrey) Miller, Philip (Katie), Joseph (Kourtney), Amy (Thomas) Laude, Mark, Steven (Jessica), Cody, Donald (Cheryl) Collichio, Darlene (Vincent) Gingello, Erin (Mark) Agor, Daniel (Jaclyn) McAlpin, David (Kathleen) McAlpin, Kevin (Ashley) McAlpin, Matthew, Nicholas (Krista DiFrancesca), Ashley (Daniel) Millan, Tiffany, Sabrina, Hailie, and Laynie DeRoller, Tristan, Zoe, Sage and Layla. Big Papa Joe also leaves behind 42 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary Lou (James) Williams and several nieces and nephews.
The Altobelli family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Rochester Red Wings' Naomi Silver, Dan Mason, Gary Larder and the entire organization.
Joe was born on May 26, 1932 in Detroit Michigan. He attended Eastern High School where he was recognized as an All-City athlete in football, basketball and baseball. After graduation he chose to pursue a career in baseball and signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Indians.
He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Ruth Wooten, on May 3, 1952. Together they started their family while Joe began his baseball adventure that eventually took him to Rochester, New York, the city he loved as a player, manager, general manager and radio broadcaster for the Rochester Red Wings.
For more information on his life & career please visit: www.bartolomeo.com
Joe's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.), Monday, March 8th, 5-9 PM. Services for Joe at Frontier Field will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to help provide scholarships to local students in need can be made to: Altobelli Family Fund care of: Rochester Area Community Foundation, 500 East Ave., Rochester NY 14607 or online at www.racf.org/Altobelli in Joe's memory.
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Bob Simpson
January 20, 2022
In going through some of my old memorabilia today I found a baseball signed by Joe and 6-7 teammates in the early 60's. I'm happy to share it with the family if there's interest.
Carol Craw
March 8, 2021
We were so lucky in Rochester that you chose to live here and prosper. Your influence is worldwide not only through your actions but your family. It has made Frontier Field a little piece of heaven!
Fred & Rosanne Holbrook
March 7, 2021
Our condolences to the Altobelli family. Joe was an outstanding contributor to the Rochester sports scene. Fred first saw Joe play in 1956 when the Indianapolis Indians played the Red Wings in the Little World Series. Joe was Indy's first baseman as they swept the Wings.
Linda Caruso
March 7, 2021
Such a great man that leaves such a legacy. Prayers for his family and friends and may he rest in peace
Robert Collister
March 7, 2021
After Joe won the world series with the Baltimore Orioles in '83, we had an assembly at Gates Chili Junior High to honor him. I was directing the 8th grade band while the students filed into the gymnasium. Mark Altobelli, Joe's grandson was playing baritone sax in that band. I had a baseball on my stand while I was conducting and noticed Joe standing over by an entrance. I saw him looking at me, so I picked up the ball and he motioned for me to throw it to him. While the band was playing, I tossed it over and he signed it and threw it back. I still have that ball in a bookcase in my studio about 35 years later. What a great guy. R.I.P Joe Altobelli and thanks for the signature. Robert Collister, retired Gates Chili music teacher.
Maria (Nucci) Hulbert and Ken Hulbert
March 7, 2021
What a wonderful loving man. I remember going to his house as a kid with my dad and mom. Always welcoming. I played softball for his son. What a wonderful and loving family. Rest In Peace joe never forgotten.
Harry Cafarelli
March 7, 2021
My heart goes out to Joe Altobelli, and his family, in 2003 my mom and his wife, were in Park ridge hospital, they were both dying, and my mom and Joe wife rooms were right next to each other, I knew of him but never met him in person, I went to high school with his daughter Jackie, and we were good friends, Joe would come into my mom room to comfort me, as well I do the same for him. I was truly impressed when he showed up to my mom funeral, as well I did to his wife funeral, Joe, I will always cherish the time we spend together in both our life’s difficult times. R.I.P Joe..
#LEGEND..!
Dominic Arioli
March 7, 2021
Joe was one of the truly good guys. When my mother in law lived in the same apartment complex Joe would make sure to brush the snow off the cars of his elderly neighbors. The world could use more Altos ❤. My deepest sympathy to the Altobelli family
Harry Cafarelli
March 7, 2021
My heart goes out to Joe Altobelli, and his family, in 2003 my mom and his wife, were in Park ridge hospital, they were both dying, and my mom and Joe wife rooms were right next to each other, I knew of him but never met him in person, I went to high school with his daughter Jackie, and we were good friends, Joe would come into my mom room to comfort me, as well I do the same for him. I was truly impressed when he showed up to my mom funeral, as well I did to his wife funeral, Joe, I will always cherish the time we spend together in both our life’s difficult times. R.I.P Joe..
#LEGEND
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