Tim Wakefield obituary, 1966-2023, Hingham, MA

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Tim Wakefield

1966 - 2023

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Adrian

May 8, 2025

Won't forget how great of player and how great of person Tim is and was, RIP champ.

Aunt Susan

August 2, 2024

Happy 58th Birthday in Heaven Tim. We miss that genuine beautiful soul and that big loving smile.

Darwin Pennye

August 1, 2024

Continued prayers for the children and family of my friend and former teammate! Rest in Heavenly Power Wake!
Darwin Pennye

Doug Kitchens

July 13, 2024

Red Sox nation remembers 49. You are at peace my brother.

Beth Bates

April 13, 2024

So. Sorry for your loss tell the there father was my hero

Carson Loveless

April 10, 2024

Condolences to his family

Michelle Corsi

April 9, 2024

Thank you Tim watching opening day. My gosh what a beautiful service for you and you’re wife

Anni Iniguez

March 19, 2024

My Now Deceased Father and I Watching Him in the World Series. Watching Him Have the Greatest Pitching Style of All Time. I Just Gave My Nephew as a Wedding Gift Tim's Jersey. I Wanted Him To Know That His Grandpa was Still Watching The Red Sox and Him Getting Married. RIP My Prayers are With You And Your Family.

peter lawrence

March 15, 2024

Mr. Wakefield, you were an American hero to us all. A great huiman being, a gentleman. You cared for so many, and now it is your time to rest. God surely has taken one of the best! Rest in peace with your beautiful wife now.

Patty

March 8, 2024

Tim and Stacy your bright light in this world will never go out. RIP

Patricia Clarke

March 7, 2024

Thank you Tim for so many great memories. Brokenhearted that you´re gone. RIP sweet man.

Jacqui Canavan

March 6, 2024

Rest peacefully, Wake. We never would have won the World Series without you and your knuckleball.

Carson Loveless

March 2, 2024

Condolences to his family and his loved ones

Anonymous

March 1, 2024

RIP Tim and Stacy. You will both be missed.

faith c.tobin/brad j.herscot

February 29, 2024

Dear Wakefield Family Brad and I extend our condolences's to the famly.he'll surely be missed very very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad

Peter D

February 2, 2024

The classiest sports personality that´s come across our screens in my sports lifetime since 1976. You´ll never be forgotten our beloved adopted brother of Boston...

Robert Cleary

January 6, 2024

Dear Tim & Family:
When I stood in Copley Square that fall morning and held up my sign: I heart Wake. Thanks for being the unselfish hero of 2007, I guess that I not only expressed my feelings about you, but also the feelings of a significant amount of members of Red Sox Nation. I am honored that you included the sign on your Wikipedia's page and in your autobiography.
I am devastated by your loss at such a young age and my prayers go to Stacey and the kids. Will miss your bright blue eyes, wicked smile, your sly sense of humor, but most of all, your kind and generous heart. Love you buddy. Robert

Paul Hill

December 10, 2023

Thanks for everything, Tim.

Jocelyn and Lisa

October 31, 2023

Stacy, Trevor, Brianna, Jim and Tim's parents,
Sending our most sincere condolences. So deeply sorry for your sudden and devastating loss. He was a legend, yes, but more importantly an honest, caring and humble man. It was an honor to have known Tim.

Jane Bakke

October 28, 2023

Wake, you were the soldier for my Red Sox. There was no I or me in Tim Wakefield. There was only the team. Oh how my heart broke for you on that night in 2003. I wanted to reach into my TV and give you a hug. Then came October 2004 and that awful game 3. You walked to that mound head up, steady and strong and you saved us. We all know what happened next!!! Thank you Wake for always being there for the team. My husband and I sure enjoyed watching your knuckleball dance. It was something! Oh how we rooted for you to win 200 and I voted everyday to get you to the All Star Game. The Red Sox, Red Sox Nation and the Boston Community all owe you so much. You where one of the good ones. Gonna miss you Wake. May the angels welcome you to paradise. Rest In Peace. My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Wakefield, her children, and all of Wake's family and friends. Much love from this Born Into It Red Sox Fan.

A Red Sox fan...

October 19, 2023

So very sorry to hear about Tim Wakefield. Most sincere condolences to all the Wakefield family. So grateful for him. He gave us 2 World Series and have many happy memories watching him with the Red Sox and my family. May he Rest In Peace....

Toni Rando

October 18, 2023

To Tim's Family,
Our hearts are broken! Tim was more than a fantastic pitcher. He was such a wonderful man who did so much for the Jimmy Fund! We have great memories of Wake! He was so sweet and kind to our family and to our daughter Tori when she was battling cancer. He was an angel on earth. We were blessed to have known him. RIP #49.
Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to his beautiful family.
Toni Rando and family.

James Guido

October 17, 2023

My heart aches at such a loss of a beautiful human being who gave so much to his family and friends and Redsox nation . My thoughts and prayers are with the Wakefield family and friends at this very hard time . RIP Tim your were one of the best

Maria Pignataro

October 16, 2023

To the Wakefield family
Im so sorry for your loss...he was a great man who not only was a phenomenol pitcher but a more importantly did so much in a quiet way to ease sufferring and bring joy to the many he helped in jimmy fund..and being a wonderful husband and father.When my brother heard it on the news and called me to let me know i cried like a baby like a member of my own family died.Stacy Trevor and Briana may you always feel his gentle presence near you...and may God hold him in the palm of his hand till you meet again.Remember love never dies....
Sincerly..Maria Pignataro

Susan

October 13, 2023

My sincere condolences to all the family of Tim. What a star athlete!! May his wife and children forever live in his memory. Sincerely Susan Demers

Elaine

October 11, 2023

My condolences to the Wakefield family. I enjoyed seeing Tim at Family Fun Day at so many Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K: A Race to Cure ALS fundraiser events. A highlight for so many attendees was being able to talk with Tim and to get his autograph and pictures with him. I always admired his dedication to this event and cause. He will be missed.

Nancy & Gene Barabe, Mashpee

October 11, 2023

We are deeply saddened, as part of Red Sox Nation, by the loss of this wonderful man, generous human being, great baseball player. R.I.P. Tim, you are and will be missed forever. Love to his family & friends at his loss.

John Estey

October 10, 2023

R i p wake it was a pleasure to watch you pitch and what you did for the community God bless you and your family

Kim Starks Ross

October 10, 2023

So many memories growing up with the Wakefield family. My fondest memories are at the house hanging out and the Galaxy Skateway skating rink. My deepest sympathy to Steve, Judy and Kelly and Tim's wife and children. May god bless you all. Sending my love and prayers.

Gary & Linda Spangler

October 9, 2023

Great man and very friendly and open we met once on a Royal Caribbean Cruise and plotted our chance at winning the Belly Flop Championship. I treasure my photo with him and Stacy wearing the gold metal. Love and prayers to Stacy and their children for their loss

Susan

October 9, 2023

Dear Wakefield family, Tim, thank you for the Red Sox memories, and for being the fine man that you were. To your wife, I pray for healthier days for her, and for your children, God bless you both as you endure these incredibly painful days.

Darrell Saunders

October 9, 2023

Tim, a class act all the way around. Always did what was best for the team R.I.P.

Rosemarie Ferrara

October 9, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr JR.

October 9, 2023

My condolences.

Leanne Roy

October 9, 2023

RIP Tim. You were a great loving and giving person in and out. Loved watching you pitch for the Sox. Your one of the greatest for sure. God bless your family and friends and give them strength through this difficult time. You will never be forgotten

Jeanette Soucy

October 9, 2023

To the Wakefield Family - our deepest condolences to all of you. Tim was such an inspiration to so many families here in Melbourne, FL. We loved being a part of the Space Coast Early Intervention Center (Now Space Coast Discovery Center) , and the Tim Wakefield Celebrity Golf Classic and Auction. Great times were had by many, with Tim being the most generous and kind man. The children always loved being visited by Tim. Our son, Bradley, loved talking to Tim.

May you rest in peace knowing you made this world a better place just by being you.

Dick & Jeanette Soucy

Lisa Hill

October 8, 2023

So many memories of family get togethers as kids. My heart is broken and it´s just hard to believe you´re gone. My prayers go out to your parents, wife and kids. Gone way too soon, Timmy. You were dearly loved and you will never be forgotten.

Bobby Edmands

October 8, 2023

Your always my most favorite pitcher all time.
I loved to watch you play man.
Great people never die they leave us with life long stories and joys to be remembered always.
In celebration of the greatest pitcher the Red Sox ever had for excitement .

Gracie Villanueva-Riggs

October 8, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the Wakefield family.

A red Sox Fan

October 7, 2023

Thank you Tim for the memories...Thank you for helping the Red Sox break the curse. You will be missed on and off the field . Sending deepest condolences to your family

The Spera Family, Brockton

October 7, 2023

Thank you Tim Wakefield for your dedication not only to the Boston Red Sox but for all of your selfless charitable works. There will not be another like you!! Our deepest sympathies and prayers to your loved ones.

Joyce DeLorenzo

October 7, 2023

Thank you for all the great memories. GREAT pitcher, awesome person. RIP.

Robin Choquette

October 7, 2023

Such A Wonderful person from what I heard! I watched him for many years when playing for the Red Sox. He will be greatly missed by many! God Bless his wife and many prayers for her! His children your Dad was one of a kind! God Bless! R.I.P Tim Wakefield you will be sadly missed!

Tim

October 7, 2023

A pure soul has gone to heaven.

May God give him eternal rest.

With sympathy and love, Tim & Lisa Lake

Marsha McCrary Garwood

October 7, 2023

To Tim´s Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry that Tim has left us. We lost our husband/dad to a glioblastoma and just want to say Brain Cancer sucks.

Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings.

The Garwood Family
Lexington NC
Southern Members of Red Sox Nation

D.G.

October 7, 2023

To Tim's family ..know that the world is a better place because of Tim's dedication to make it that way for so many...he will always be remembered for his athletic abilities but he was one of a rare few that will be remembered for the selfless man he was...time given to help others is what makes a good man a great man
Rest in peace Tim ...a job well done

David Olson

October 7, 2023

May God Bless Tim Wakefield a selfless man on and off the field. Whether his family, friends, team mates or community Tim Wakefield will always be remembered in the hearts of those he touched......PRAYERS TO FAMILY, FRIENDS TEAM MATES. GOD REST HIS SOUL....

TJ and Patricia Riley

October 6, 2023

We are very sorry for the lost of such an outstanding man. In a world where we need more like him. TJ and Patricia Riley

Carla Shofner

October 6, 2023

Tim was just a good person. He was humble, generous and a wonderful husband and father. His legacy will live on through the many he touched with his kindness. God speed my friend rest peacefully. Carla

F.

October 6, 2023

May you Rest in Peace. Deepest condolences to the family. You will be forever loved and missed. Red Sox Fan For Life

Julienne Thibeau

October 6, 2023

I grew up outside the Pittsburgh area. Watched the Pirates with Tim. Enjoyed his playing. Condolences to his family and friends. Oct 1 is a one year anniversary of my husband's passing. I know Tim and Dennis are talking baseball. My mother in law was a die heart Red Sox fan from Maine. Mamere is there to meet Tim.

Steve mcjuary

October 6, 2023

May the lord hold you in his hands and watch over you Tim. You were a great teammate and an even better human being, and for that you made everyone around you a better person. Rest in piece my friend and thank you dearly for all the amazing memories you leave with us.

Bill Nassikas

October 6, 2023

I´ll never forget attending your annual fundraiser in Melbourne. You were everywhere. Making all participants feel special. Your giving ways will not be forgotten.

Joe Creamer

October 5, 2023

God Bless Tim Wakefield! He was a beautiful human being and much loved by Boston sports fans. Thank you, Tim!!

Jackie Soucia

October 5, 2023

Tim, you were an extraordinary man who wore many different caps in your lifetime and you wore these caps exceptionally well. Most recently you brought me joy and smiles this past Red Sox season whenever you announced the games with your teammate, Kevin Youklis
Thank you for the tremendous amount of good that you bestowed on each and everyone that you ever smiled with
God Bless the Wakefield Family. Jackie

Aileen, Sal and Roman Carlson

October 5, 2023

My condolences to the Wakefield family. Tim was not only an exceptional athlete but also an incredibly thoughtful and charitable individual. His unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. My sons and I were fortunate to know Tim, and his kindness and generosity touched our lives in meaningful ways. During this challenging time, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kathy

October 5, 2023

Thanks for everything Tim. You are a wonderful person who will never be forgotten.

CJ Bieghler

October 5, 2023

I'm so very sorry that Tim has left this earth. He will not be forgotten.
He helped bring back our beloved Red Sox to glory. My heart goes out to his wife & Children.

Bob Wasserman

October 5, 2023

I am just a fan. I never met Tim in person. But so many of us are heartbroken at his sudden passing. He was more than just a great Red Sox player--he was a great human being and a great man of God. I will pray for his family--and the Boston Red Sox family he was part of. See you in Heaven, Brother Tim

Meg Frank

October 5, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wakefield family. Thank you # 49 for the amazing memories! What a professional and leader! A true hero. A legend like Tim Wakefield doesn´t come around often and I am blessed to have experienced his talent and morality! Blessings to his family.
Meg Frank

Manuel Pintado

October 5, 2023

Many Condolences to The Wakefield family. One of the greatest Baseball Pitchers from the Boomers Generation.

Dennis

October 5, 2023

Thank you Tim, for all the great memories and exciting games.
RIP, Dennis & Linda J.

Stephen Kaplan

October 5, 2023

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May Tim´s legacy of of kindness live on.

Belinda

October 5, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to Mr. Wakefield's family, friends and colleagues. He was so generous on and off the field. Our hearts are broke to be taken so young. You will be forever #49.

SD

October 5, 2023

I'll never forget his 1995 season coming out of nowhere. And then for nearly 2 decades Tim did whatever was needed for the Red Sox, and they would not have broken the curse without him. A class gentleman who was part of New England's family. There will never be another. Gd Bless the Wakefield Family.

Dorri Dracopoulos

October 5, 2023

My Condolences to the Wakefield Family he was a great man.

Maryanne Gagne

October 5, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Susan J Borski

October 5, 2023

So sad to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. On and off the Boston redsox field. Deepest sympathy and prayers to Tim family wife children parents and sister. I was a fan of Tim and very shocked and sad about his sudden passing

Maria Joanna Cammarata

October 5, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Tim was a favorite of mine and will be missed.

Joanne and Billy Kelly

October 5, 2023

To The Wakefield Family we send our sincere condolences to you on behalf of one of the best in and out of Red Sox Nation one "Tim Wakefield". He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. May he Rest In Peace. He was kind to us when our 9 year old grandson suffered a rare and ogressive Brain Tumor back in '96'. He had the team sign a box of baseball's for 'Christopher's' Fund Raiser in Brighton, MA. Never to be forgotten, that's the type of man he was and we the family will never forget the contact he had with our family at a time of need. Our Grandson will meet him again in Heaven. Love Mr. & Mrs. We. Kelly

Jill Grzeika

October 5, 2023

My heart hurts for the family. Tim was my all time favorite pitcher. And always a class act. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Tom Krystock

October 5, 2023

Dear Wakefield family, words cannot express the deep sadness that has engulfed me this week upon hearing the shocking news of Tim´s illness and sudden passing, and of Stacy´s illness too. God will certainly take good care of Tim after the enormous amount of good that he has done over his lifetime. He made the world a much better place, especially in Boston and in Florida, where he was my best buddy and college roommate for a few years. I gain a bit solace in reading all the heartwarming tributes that have been pouring in. I will keep your family in my daily prayer forever, wishing that God will give you all strength in the coming days & years, especially you, Stacy, as well as Trevor & Brianna. Wish I could also give big hugs to Mr & Mrs Wake (Steve & Judy), my Florida "parents" from 1986~88, and to sister Kelly. God bless you all.

Sandra klein

October 4, 2023

RIP Tim. You will never be forgotten

Johnny Lamson

October 4, 2023

It was an honor to watch you pitch growing up and listening to your baseball knowledge as an analyst.
You were a good human being and will be missed.
Thanks Tim

Joe Carlsen

October 4, 2023

Game 1, 2004 World Series, standing room only tix. Tim Wakefield starting. I´ll never forget how happy I was for his success during that post season. This place was a much better with Tim Wakefield in it. RIP, Tim.

Janet Margrave

October 4, 2023

My sincerest condolences. My oldest brother was an astrophysicist. He once said that the atoms and molecules that make us up to not disappear when we die. They go into the universe. Tim Wakefield is in the universe now. A most exemplary person.

Richard Shoar

October 4, 2023

May the smile of God light you to glory.

Richard Shoar

October 4, 2023

You have been and will remain always in my prayers. Eternal Blessings.Richard and Marie Shoar . Melbourne, Florida.

Donna Mc Agnone

October 4, 2023

"Only the good die young " is the thought that comes to mind. Thank you, Mr. Wakefield and family for ALL you have done for baseball especially Red Sox nation. One of a kind.

Jennifer Syzc

October 4, 2023

What a wonderful human being. His off the field accomplishments and charitable endeavors far outweighed his baseball career. However, having said that, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed watching him pitch for our beloved Red Sox. Wishing his family peace, love and comfort.

Susan

October 4, 2023

I´ve known you since the day you were born. My heart is broken and I´m still in disbelief that you are gone. My prayers are with Stacy and all the Wakefield Family and Friends. Tim you were greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Bob Hall

October 4, 2023

My first memory of Tim is as a newborn. I was Uncle Bob to him and I loved him like a doted on Nephew. I love you Timmy and I miss you.

Vincent Martino

October 4, 2023

Really going to be missed. RIP.

Dianne Melucci

October 4, 2023

Spent a lot of years watching the Red Sox and especially Tim Wakefield. He with be missed.

Marie Lucas LaGreca

October 4, 2023

It felt as if I lost a personal friend when I read the news and I didn't know him personally. Dear God, please comfort, protect and guide his family. Bless and rest his soul.

Brian Apostolon

October 4, 2023

Stacy and Family,
I´m so sorry for your loss. I´ve never had the pleasure of meeting Tim but I know he was a great man. I´m keeping you in my prayers.

Susan Borski

October 4, 2023

Sympathy and prayers for the family friends and Redsox fans of Tim Wakefield RIP Tim Boston redsox nation will never be the same

Susan Borski

October 4, 2023

So sad to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. On and off the Boston redsox field. Deepest sympathy and prayers to Tim family wife children parents and sister. I was a fan of Tim and very shocked and sad about his sudden passing

Barbara Harte

October 4, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Wakefield family. May Tim R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.

Dean Rosan

October 4, 2023

What a great person. We may have lost Wake far too soon. But Heaven has gained an angel. Rest In Peace Wake.

Joan G. Valentine Payne

October 4, 2023

Tim was a hometown, Melbourne, Florida hero that did so much for others and the community in Florida and in Boston. I went to high school with his Dad Steve. RIP Tim. Prayers to his family. Gone too soon.

Mark & Karen Ritter

October 4, 2023

Tim, you will be missed! Sending my prayers to Stacy and family.

Pamela arpin fan

October 4, 2023

Liked him rest in peace

Diane Gennaco Porazzo

October 4, 2023

Our hearts are broken over the loss of Tim. He was the epitome of a wonderful human being. His generosity and caring for the sick will always be remembered. My most sincere sympathy to Stacy , Brianna and Trevor and the entire Wakefield family. Special prayers for Stacy. Pat Stover, God bless you and give you strength. Praying and thinking of you every day.

Cathy Taranto

October 4, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Patty & Al Petti

October 4, 2023

There are No words to say
How sad That the whole Petti
Family is feeling over your loss
Of a great man.Bless You, Stacey & family

JF

October 4, 2023

not fair-too soon my friend
I have no words
This is heartbreaking

Donna Lucas

October 4, 2023

Thanks for the memories on and off the mound.

Kim Korpics

October 4, 2023

R.I.P Melbourne Florida will miss ya

Norman Boehner

October 4, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
A great man and person
R.I.P.

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