Biff Pocoroba

1953 - 2020

Biff Pocoroba obituary, 1953-2020, Atlanta, GA

Biff Pocoroba

1953 - 2020

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

Biff Pocoroba Obituary

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 28, 2020.
POCOROBA, II, Biff Benedict Former catcher for the Atlanta Braves Biff Benedict Pocoroba, II, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born July 25, 1953 in Burbank, CA, the son of the late Victor and Ida Pocoroba. He was the second of seven children. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1971. Biff was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1971 and spent his whole career with them, as a catcher and occasional third baseman. He was a National League All-Star in 1978, and played his final game with the Braves on April 24, 1984. Following his career with the Braves, he was a local business owner for 24 years. His number one passion was for his family. As he retired, he took on being a full time Papa and chauffeur to his 15 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jody Karin Raymond of 37 years; daughter, Jenna and son-in-law Matthew Cobb of Melbourne, FL; daughter, Keisa and son-in-law David Christensen of Buford, GA; son, Victor R. and daughter-in-law Emily Pocoroba of Grayson, GA; daughter, Angela and son-in-law Jeff Ignash of Jefferson, GA; and grandchildren, Evan, Griffin, Quinn, Tristan, Madilyn Kate, Loren, Landen, Dylan, Cameron, Victor A., Titus, Laelyn, Preston, Alayna, and Ava. Biff was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ida Pocoroba; and siblings, Victor and Valerie Pocoroba. A private service will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made, in memory of Biff Pocoroba, to IMB at www.imb.org/give/. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039, (770-979-3200), has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Pati Montana

March 14, 2023

Biff, I will always remember your kindness and friendship. It was fun working with your brother Steve at SR and getting to know your family. May God be with you till we meet again.

Joline Thibodeaux McQuillan

September 25, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Biff's passing and for the loss to your family. I was with Jody when the two met as Jody was my friend in high school. Wishing your family all the best.

Edward J. Blake, Jr. Esq.

February 10, 2021

I was a pitcher for the AA Asheville Orioles and pitched against Biff Pocoroba and the Savannah Braves in the Southern League in 1972. We thought he had a cool name. Condolences to the Biff Pocoroba
family.

Mike Hight

May 29, 2020

I knew Biff from my days in the Atlanta area. He did a good job for the Atlanta Braves which is how I knew him. More than anything, Biff was a high-quality person that loved his family and cared very much about people. Biff will be missed by all of us. His true legacy is that he really was one of the highest quality people that I have ever known. God bless you Biff and your family.
Dr. Mike Hight, Ph.D., CPCU, MBA
Colorado Springs, CO

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