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Rick Jeanneret
1942 - 2023
Rick Jeanneret
1942 - 2023
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BORN
1942
DIED
2023
Rick Jeanneret Obituary
Rick Jeanneret was a Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, the longest serving play-by-play announcer in NHL history.
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RWF
August 22, 2023
He was the 3rd voice I ever heard.
Rest Easy RJ
Greg
August 22, 2023
Almost cried watching videos about him. FLY HIGH RJ YOU DESERVE IT RIP R.J
BARBARA BOVE
August 22, 2023
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. RJ WAS A LEGEND IN HIS TIME. HE MAYBE GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HIS VOICE AND GREAT CALLS WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND LIVES.
Kelvin Figueroa
August 21, 2023
We will miss you so much Rick! Your voice is legendary and so are your famous calls. You are the greatest Hockey play by play announcer of all time! RIP Rick Jeanneret
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Douglas Kindron
August 21, 2023
Rest in peace RJ
John Rogers
August 20, 2023
RJ, You were The Greatest Play by Play Guy in ALLLLLL of Sports History. You were, "SCARY GOOD!" You Made Life Better for Anyone Who Ever Heard Your Voice. Thank You RJ, You Are...
Forever in Our Hearts.
Jones
August 20, 2023
May the God of all comfort be with the family of Mr. Jeanneret. I send my deepest condolences to the family.
Bill Brown
August 20, 2023
My condolences for his family and friends he will be missed very much R.I.P. R.J.
Gail Dressel
August 20, 2023
When my son got his first teaching job and moved to D.C., he would don his Perrault jersey and listen to the games, called by Rick, while sitting at his computer at his apt. Rick´s voice was his connection to his Buffalo home.
He learned that people all over the world tuned in to listen to him call the games.
He was the eyes and voice of the Sabres for many who could not attend in person
Christopher Hoffman
August 20, 2023
As a Penguins fan, and a hockey fan in general, I am aware of how beloved Mr. Jeanneret is in Western New York, and by Sabres fans! To me, his "MayDay" call was a classic! The excitement of the goal/game situation itself gives you goosebumps, but also considering the unexpectedness of the player delivering that moment! Brad May, didn't score goals often, but that one was seismic, and you could feel that in that call! Rest well, Mr. Jeanneret.
Robert F. Usiak Jr.
August 19, 2023
I remember Mr Jeanneret from listening to the Buffalo Sabres in the very early years. My condolences to the Jeanneret Family as well as the Sabres Family.
Terry Stroh
August 19, 2023
As a Buffalo Sabres 50 plus year fan, I will surely miss hearing RJ's voice for the Sabres. He was so much a part of the game itself as he brought added excitement to hockey. There never will be another like him. RIP
Timothy Garfield and Helen Garfield
August 19, 2023
Timothy r Garfield and Helen Garfield are prayers go out to the family and friends
DOROTHY NENSTIEL
August 19, 2023
I grew up listening to Rick call the games. He will be remembered and missed by Western Ny community and many fans around the world. He will be watching over the Sabres organization. His family and friends are in my prayers.
Mark Merry
August 18, 2023
He welcomed my daughter who had MS into his box before shame for a meet and great, the GOAT, was so kind, took the time to answer every question and spent as much time with Hailey as was possible, awesome person and a true legend, all our best to his family
Chuck
August 18, 2023
I have been a fan of the Blackhawks and the NHL going back to when I was a youngster and I am heartbroken today to learn of Mr. Jeanneret. What a character he was! Always entertaining, extremely knowledgeable, and honest, RJ made watching the Sabres must see tv. Sadly, his retirement and passing deletes yet another connection to the vintage days of rock `em, sock `em hockey, which makes me feel both older and saddened. Buffalo fans were fortunate to have him in their corner, and to his family and friends I send my sincere condolences. God Bless RJ!!
Phil & Betsy Baatz
August 18, 2023
Mark and Family, Betsy and I send you our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Your dad had a long and wonderful career and like always it all goes by so fast and is done too soon.
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