Roberto Perez, 82, of Miami and formerly of New York and Waterbury, passed away on July 22, 2021 at Vitas Kendall Florida.
He was born on January 27, 1939 in Havana, Cuba son of the late Higinio and Benigna (Yanes Rios) Perez. Born: December 23, 1988 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico pr Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 29th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft from Eugenio Maria De Hostos HS (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico) and the Cleveland Indians in the 33rd round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Florida Gateway . Roberto was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Socorro Perez. Kinston Indians placed C Roberto Perez on the 7-day disabled list. He was Treasurer of the Santa Lucia Community Development Organization, and was a member of the Friends of the Judge Marquez Library. Prior to his retirement, Roberto was a law clerk and an event planner for the NYC Bar Association. View Roberto Perez's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. OBITUARY Roberto Perez May 25, 1973 - September 18, 2022 Roberto Perez, age 49, of Miami, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Perez will retreat to the bench in Friday's series opener since Knapp is starting behind the dish and batting ninth. Enjoyed his first career two-homer regular season game July 31 vs. Houston (homered twice in G1 of the 2016 WS)Was 3-for-7 in extra innings. He spent 23 years starting as a high school English teacher in the San Benito CISD and ending his career as a Director of Federal Programs for Harlingen CISD. Roberto Perez Sr. passed away on July 20, 2016 at the age of 66. All Rights Reserved. High School: Eugenio Maria De Hostos HS (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico), School: Florida Gateway College (Lake City, FL), Debut: Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Roberto was a man many looked up to, a man of God, that led by example. Texas FD #3523, #5075, #3185, #3349, #3705 Perez slipped on second base while attempting to run from first to third in the top of the eighth inning, and he struggled to put much weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field. In his spare time he read and did the New York Times crossword puzzle.
Roberto loved his family, he helped pick the names for his nieces and nephews. He was everyone’s favorite Uncle Bob; his nieces and nephews had the times of their lives when visiting Uncle Bob in New York. They would visit museums, go to the opera, shopping or anything else they would enjoy.
Roberto emigrated from communist Cuba in 1962. He left all that was familiar and comfortable to begin a new life in the land of the free. Ironically, Bob did not have a trace of his native country’s accent, he spoke in an almost British accent. Bob loved the United States, living in New York and Waterbury and most recently he resided in Miami Florida, enjoying the juxtaposition of his native Cuban and American cultures in a warm and sunny climate.
Roberto leaves to cherish his love and memory and honor his legacy, his brother Higinio Perez and his wife Zenaida Perez of Waterbury, a nephew Eduardo (Josepha) Perez of Stratford, a niece Susana (Augustine) Sanchez of Naugatuck along with four grandnephews David, Daniel, Mark and Gabriel and one grandniece Camelia.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery, 2324 East Main Street, Waterbury where he will be laid to rest with his family. 1 backstop is sidelined. Perez isn't starting Friday against the Padres. California Residents: California FD #1289, #1309, #1359, #2031 He was preceded in death by his beloved wife; Rosalina, parents; Jose Guadalupe and Maria de los Angeles Perez and siblings; Damian Perez and Laura Perez. Naci de Roberto Prez y Aurora Ibarra en Guanajuato, Mxico el 2 de noviembre de 1970. Dolores H. Perez Obituary - Corpus Christi Caller Times Write your message of sympathy today. Roberto Prez has never won a World Series. Share Obituary. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Esther Perez; siblings, Jesse Perez, Oscar Perez Sr. and Minerva Medina; sister-in-law, Irma Perez and brother-in-law, Jesse Moya. Perez had to be helped off the field during Saturday's matinee due to left hamstring discomfort, and he was seen using a crutch after the game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Edit Search New Search. He was born on January 27, 1939 in Havana, Cuba son of the late Higinio and Benigna (Yanes Rios) Perez. Roberto Perez, 89, passed away March 11, 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. In Memory Of Roberto "Bobby" Quintanilla Perez Jr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Roberto Leal Perez, 85, faithful husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Prospect Memorial/Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 72 Waterbury Rd., Prospect is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
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. in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Roberto Perez October 29, 1941 - October 30, 2022 (81 years old) Detroit, Michigan Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Roberto Perez Obituary We are sad to announce that on October 30, 2022, at the age of 81, Roberto Perez of Detroit, Michigan passed away. Assuming Knapp is feeling better Friday, Perez could get a day off in the Pirates' series opener with the Padres. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. (Age 25-199d, Pittsburgh Pirates placed C Roberto Perez on the 10-day injured list. En su tiempo libre disfrutaba estudiar la Biblia y socializar con amigos y seres queridos. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Pirates will likely lean on a platoon of Michael Perez and Tyler Heineman at catcher the rest of the way, barring any further additions to the position group. He loved the arts, was a season ticket holder to the opera, enjoyed visiting the museums, shopping and traveling. PEREZ, Roberto Age 85, of Grand Prairie, TX, died on May 5, 2019. Ohio Residents: Neptune Society is affiliated with Okerwall Funeral Home. He was born on October 9, 1949 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Gustavo and Andrea Perez. Roberto Prez, de 51 aos, de Denton falleci el lunes 17 de octubre de 2022 en Corinth, Texas. Roberto Perez assigned to Lake County Captains from AZL Indians. Cleveland Indians placed C Roberto Perez on the 10-day injured list. Neptune Society is the largest provider of affordable cremation services in the nation. All rights reserved. C Roberto Perez assigned to Team Figueroa. Lt. Col. Roberto D. Perez USA retired Army, 84, affectionately known as Tito, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.