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1932
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2018
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Anthony Bartirome Obituary
May 9, 1932 - Jun 22, 2018
Anthony Joseph 'Tony' Bartirome, 86, Bradenton, died June 22, 2018. Tony was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 9, 1932. His God-given talent for baseball became self-evident not long thereafter on the sandlot fields of the City's Hill District. Discovered in his mid-teens by the Hall-Of-Famer, Pie Traynor, Tony signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and earned the starting first-baseman position in 1952 while still only 19 years of age. After a full season in the big leagues, Tony proudly served his Country as an Army tank driver stationed in Berlin during the Korean War. Upon his return from duty in 1955, Tony's professional baseball career with the Pirates' organization continued and, by the mid-1960's, he transitioned from player to player/coach to trainer. He treasured his roughly 20 year term as the head and sole trainer for the Pittsburgh Pirates and, most especially, the World Championship teams of 1971 and 1979. Upon retirement and to date, Tony is believed to be the only man in the history of the game of baseball to participate as player, trainer and coach at the Major League level. However, to those who knew him, Tony will be remembered not just for his passion for baseball, but more for his unwavering love for his wife, family and friends, and for his sense of humor and appreciation of a good practical joke. Tony is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Carol, by his sister, Theresa and her children, and by his best friend and son, Anthony. I love you Dad, and will forever miss you.....make sure that you and your buddies save a seat for me at that bar.
A Memorial Mass will be at Ss Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Cindy Yimin Truesdell
June 21, 2020
We still talk about you all the time. Picture you and all the gang from The Hill doing what you all did best-laughing and having a great time. Much love. RIP. ❤
Georgeine Joseph
June 19, 2020
RIP Uncle Anthony like a Dad to us also happy Fathers Day.Hope you and Dad are celebrating.
Ira Katz
April 13, 2020
Tony just watched a rerun of the 1971 Steve Blass complete game where the late Jackie Hernandez who just passed this October tossed the final out to Bob Robertson. You were In the Clubhouse congratulating everyone Stargell, Clemente, Blass and the entire team. I got to meet you years later as a kid as the great John Hallahan let me batboy a couple spring games when the Pirates came to Miami. I also met you when your worked wit the Braves and they trained in West Palm Beach when you there with the late great Chuck Tanner. My dad always told me how proud you were to be from Pittsburgh and you were a real nice person. The rerun of that classic game 7 in Baltimore brought back great memories. Rest in Peace, time flies way to fast hard to believe next year will be 50 years since the Bucs won that 71 World Series.
Brian Schultz
September 27, 2019
i just found out about Tonys passing, I'm so sorry for his familys loss!
I owned a restaurant on Cortez Road at Mt. Vernon
Brian's Sunnyside Up Cafe when I met Tony, he was always a great guy and was very modest when talking about himself. I loved talking sports with him and he introduced me to Geno Clines as i was a diehard Cubs fan
Miss ya Tony! May God bless your family
Sam DeGrazia
June 23, 2019
I met Mr. Bartirome(Tony) in the early 80's as a 10 y/o boy in Chicago...at Wrigley Field. My dad had a friend by the name of Jim(Buck) Bartirome, who was Tony's cousin. Tony was beyond kind...he brought us kids in the dugout...clubhouse..got us bats..balls...autographs etc...I even have a ball signed by every player and coach of the '79 Pirates. I was very young but I remember his kindness to this day. I'll never forget the happiness he gave me through his kindness. I absolutely love sports and he was a huge part of creating that obsession at an early age.
I hope his family can find comfort in his memory..I'll never forget the smile he put on my face at 10.
RIP Tony
Sam DeGrazia, Las Vegas, NV
[email protected]
Carl Taylor
December 23, 2018
Just found out about your passing. Condolences to the family. Thanks for your friendship and coaching abilities. you help extend my career. RIP Tony
November 4, 2018
In his last minor league at bat before he joined The Pirates Tony hit a grounder and ran to third base instead of first. Thank you Tony for taking such good care of Vincent.
Scotty
Ken Scott
July 17, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I will never forget the days spent with him and the family, and playing ball with Anthony during some of our growing years and the times seeing him come out of the Pirate dugout to aid an injured player. He was the best trainer the buccos ever had, a good friend, and a good father. He will be missed.
a friend
July 2, 2018
Miss seeing you sitting at the door inside the Chapel at Sts. Peter & Paul. Enjoyed sharing memorabilia with you of you baseball career. Requiescat in pace Tony.
Gary Hallahan
July 2, 2018
I will miss you my friend. I enjoyed your humor, stories and friendship over the years. May God bless you and your family. - Gary Hallahan
June 29, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to Tony and his family from all of us at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School. Dr. Jan Pullen
Gene and Saundra Rahn
June 28, 2018
Gene and I along with our family send a note of sympathy to you both....
Tony was always a gentleman and we thought a lot of him as well as both of you.
I am sure you will miss him a lot.
Last Sept. my Mother who was 8 days from being 104 passed away. Each day
is difficult......however when they are suffering it is time for them to get their rest and comfort.
If we can ever help out, please leave us know......our phone is 941-746-5376.
Again our deepest sympathy to your family.
Cindy Southern
June 27, 2018
Prayers for the Bartirome family. Remember him from the games at Three Rivers.
Dave Petrisko
June 27, 2018
I knew Tony when I worked in the clubhouse for the Pirates. He loved life and was always pulling pranks. I enjoyed knowing him and Anthony. Rest in Peace Friend!
Mary Werner
June 27, 2018
Our sincere condolence to all of the Bartirome family. May beautiful memories bring you peace and may God's love surround you during this very painful time. God bless. Tom and Mary Ann Werner.
m Kosh
June 27, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the Bartirome Family.
You are in my prayer's, He was such a great trainer for the Pirates.
M. Kosh
Ft. Myers, Fl. (Pittsburgh native)
Jerry Thomchick
June 27, 2018
What a great gentleman and great person and all time great Pirate representative....will be truly missed.
Bob Petrisko
June 26, 2018
I worked in the Pirates' clubhouse from 1969-1971 and one of the best things about the job was working with Tony. He was so much fun to be around. He let my brother and I use his car when they were on the road and we were often in on his famous practical jokes. For example, he used to have us flush all the toilets simultaneously which would be followed by a chorus of screams from the players in the shower as the water suddenly became very hot. On my first day at the stadium, in awe of everything, Tony sent me out to get a flonz. I didn't know what a flonz was but didn't want to fail at my first assignment so I went all over Forbes Field asking the vendors, the front office personnel, the visiting clubhouse man, etc. if they had any flonzes. They must have all been in on the joke because no one told me they didn't exist and kept sending me elsewhere. When I came back empty handed and ashamed, Tony said "it's alright kid, I'll order some tomorrow." I saw him at the reunion for the 40th anniversary of the 1971 Pirates and as soon as he saw me he broke into a ribald song we used to sing about the players. That's how I'll remember him, with a song in his heart. I never did get him back for the flonz joke, though.
June 26, 2018
I remember many great stories about Tony Bartirome , told by my late husband, Chuck Thomas. My sincere sympathy is extended to his family at this time of sorrow.
Kay Thomas (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Armando (door man @the pgh marriott city center ) Massicci
June 26, 2018
My conolences to the family. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to meet a gracious gentleman.
andy vehec
June 26, 2018
sorry to see tony is gone. will always remember his face on tv when he would come out. rip tony
June 26, 2018
RIP Uncle Anthony. You were a big reason my childhood was so very special. Thanks for always including me in everything Pirate back in the day. They are still wonderful memories nearly 50 years later! Hope you knew how much I loved you. To Aunt Carol and Anthony Jr. , I'm praying for comfort and strength for you. Please know you're loved and thought of in Pittsburgh.
Kay Grybash
June 26, 2018
When I worked at Ss Peter& Paul, I remember Tony as being a gentleman, and very helpful. He will be missed.
John McCollister
June 26, 2018
As a loyal Pirate fan, I cheered for the slick-fielding Tony Bartirome in 1952. Later, my admiration for him grew as I watched him apply his skills as the teams trainer. Often I was honored to have breakfast with him during spring training in Bradenton. May God bless Carol and Tony with fond memories.
Ken Curcio
June 26, 2018
One of the wonderful people who made my 23 years at the Pirates the truly special time of my life. Shared many quality times with him including a number of the practical jokes. He has always been in my thoughts when I recall a golden era of the Pirates. Eternal peace to a great friend
Mike Roteman
June 26, 2018
I am a Pirates Bradenton Booster and I got to know him at McKechnie Field. I loved chatting with him and listening to his wonderful stories about the game. He was a great guy.
Kate McCarthy
June 26, 2018
It sounds strange to me when the trainer comes out of the dugout to check an injured player, and the name isn't Tony Bartirome, even after all these years. God bless him and your family.
A Pirate fan
Rob Smallwood
June 26, 2018
What a great man. I know it's been a rough road with your dad's illness Tony.
Condolences to you and your Mom.
Steve Roehl
June 26, 2018
I have many great memories of Tony. We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Roehl family.
Sheila Frazier
June 26, 2018
Carol, sending you much love in the loss of your beloved Tony. Time has passed since we have seen each other but I will never forget you and the love you shared with Tony and how proud both of you were(are) of Anthony. Praying for peace, grace and mercy for you..
Georgeine Joseph
June 26, 2018
Anthony c Your Dad came from a group of men that when they made the mold was throw. Away.I will never forget our summers together and him bringing players to Sunday dinner.They didn't even know what Kibba was and they ate it lol.He and my Dad had a special friendship that will never be gone.Hipe they are having one together God rest him in peace .Love GeorgeineJoseph
June 26, 2018
May God show you his love and support through his word during this difficult time. 1 Corinthians 10:13
THE PENTLAND FAMILY
June 26, 2018
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES TO THE BARTIROME FAMILY. R.I.P. TONY.
Olin DePolo
June 25, 2018
Tony was one of a kind! A loving and dedicated
family man and a top notch poker player too boot! It wasn't IF Tony would win it was how MUCH he would win! Tony was also a bona-fide major league prankster..Many pirate stories surround
Tony's knack at pulling yet another of gis patented pranks. Of course his 3 1 effort was convincing long time team physician Dr joseph finegold that the great Roberto had suddenly passed! He and Joe o'Toole then Pirate V.P. got the Hall of fame replica of Roberto.. placed it on the training table in the Pirates clubhouse..had Doc finegold paged and when doc took Roberto's "pulse" ..e heard nothing and proclaimed, " The Great Roberto is a goner!
Even Roberto..close by laughed at tony's classic prank So long Tony, many wonderful memories..I'll miss you pal!
Anthony and carol..you two were Tony's pride and joys..remember the good times Tony would have wanted that!! olin
Eric and Judy Heckert
June 25, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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