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steven goran posted a condolence
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Pudgie the Dean of Students of Pudgie U You will be Missed!
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Vince Rossetti posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I played for Pudgie for 2 yrs 86 and 87 great man great coach my best to his family RIP
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Arthur Schulz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I played for the Mariners early sixties under Pudgy. A great coach and a great man RIP
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Fran Walsh posted a condolence
Friday, September 30, 2016
A piece of anyone that knew Pudgie Walsh died on Monday when he was laid to rest on a truly beautiful day. Our family, my Dad Frank in particular, was friends with Pudgie for an amazing 76-years. Watching that wonderful tribute video reminds us all that Pudgie was all in on anything he did in his life. Whether it was the FDNY, The Mariners, making people laugh and especially his beloved family and friends, he was a special person that touched countless lives. Anyone reading all the touching posts are reminded of all the different ways Pudgie helped, inspired, befriended and loved people. To Erin and John. Your Dad and Mom are together again and we are so thankful they were in our lives all these years. God Bless - The Walsh Family (Frank, Maureen, Fran, Tim and Mary Kay.)
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Keri O'Brien lit a candle
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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Mary Shine posted a condolence
Monday, September 26, 2016
On behalf of the Shine family, We wish to offer our heartfelt condolence. Pudgie was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
God Bless,
The Shine Family
Ronaldo Phillips posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
RIP Pudgie . Y'all were doing stuff in the sixties and seventies that some of these so called NFL rocket scientists are just now figuring out . None of them could carry your clipboard . El Gusto es mio Amigo
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The Resker Family posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Our condolences to Erin, John and their family at this sad time. Know he is in a better place. May he Rest in Peace.
Sincerely Anna, Jerome and Bryan Resker
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Susan Clermont Colella posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to the Walsh family. So sorry for your loss.
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Ernie Maggi posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
It was an honor and pleasure to play for Pudgie from 1964-1970 with the bklyn mariners. I will never forget from day one he treated me as part of the team. He was a great coach and a great man who touched many lives. We will miss you Pudgie. Condolences to the family.
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John Piovesan posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
I played for the Pudgie from 1970-1975. He was the greatest inspiration a person could have. My wife and I are out of town but we send our deepest condolences to the Walsh family.
John Piovesan
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Stephen Ternlund posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2016
My sincere sympathy to Erin and John. Your father was a great man. It is a comfort to know that he is now together again with your mom. A better friend and teacher one could not have. I remember the first day I walked into 108 truck on Seigel Street in 1970 from probie school and Pudgie said "Look a Whitefish". From that day on he took me under his wing and taught me how to be a good fireman. I was blessed to know him all these years. Never a dull moment.
I recently attended a firehouse alumni get together and so many FDNY members stated that if it weren't for the Pudgie Academy they would never have been on the fire department. One of a kind you were. I will miss you every day. Rest in Peace and Thanks. Stephen Ternlund
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Jim "Jocko" Crane posted a condolence
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Pudgie
You were a Brooklyn institution, a legend in your own time, and a beloved firefighter and football coach. Some of the best times in my life were playing for you and the Mariners football team. Although Gagliardi and I disagreed with some of your third and long play calls
(as well as the other nine guys on offense) , screen right, screen left and draw, we all loved playing for you and the Mariners. Thanks for all the great times. God bless you, and may you rest in peace.
Jim "Jocko' Crane
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Patricia Shepherd posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Mary Ann Moran lit a candle
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Kathy Coursey posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Dear Erin, John (How lucky could 2 kids get to have a DAD like the Pudge)
God bless you both and your families. Words cannot express how empty we all feel knowing that Pudge has left us. He was
THE MAN
THE LEGEND
and THE GAME
He had a memory that woudn't quit and a heart of GOLD, who gave of himself 24/7!
I feel that he is now up in the heavens above holding court with the love of his life, Catherine, right beside him and of course my husband, Kevin, is not too far away, waiting to argue with him!!
Pudge, we love you and will miss you so!!
Until we meet again, much love,
Kathy Coursey and Family
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Steven Z Goran lit a candle
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Steven Z Goran posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
Pudgie the Dean of Students of Pudgie U you will be Missed!
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Anthony Pecorella uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Following win #621 on 8/20/16, Pudgie with Anthony Pecorella and Andy Carino
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Anthony Pecorella posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
Pudgie was my coach, he was also a close friend, actually he was family. Pudgie was at my wedding. He was at the Christening of my children. He was at the First Communion of my children. Pudgie gave me the ability to play football well beyong my college years. The Mariners gave me the chance to meet people and build friendships that have lasted a lifetime. Actually what Pudgie did was build a very large family. A family called the Brooklyn Mariners. The Brooklyn Mariners have a motto: "A little bit more then a football team" Actually it was a lot more. It was a Very Large , Very Close Knit Family. Rest In Peace My Friend. See you some day on the otherside!!!
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Patricia Shepherd posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
We were utterly heartbroken to hear about Uncle Pudgy. We will remember him as a kind and generous soul who loved life and everything in it!
He will be sorely missed! Rest In Peace Uncle Pudgy!
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Peter Blaich posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
My condolences to the Walsh family on the passing of Pugie. If it was not for him and the physical conditioning and testing prep classes that he use to run I would of never achieved my life time dream of being a New York City Firefighter. I know that their are many others especially from the 1993 Firefighters Exam that had or now have careers because of Mr. Pugie Walsh. God bless you and the Walsh Family.
Sincerely,
Retired FDNY LT Peter Blaich
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Anthony Quaranta lit a candle
Friday, September 23, 2016
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I am glad to have met Pudgie Walsh three years ago at Saint Thomas Aquinas
prior to the Monsignor King Basketball Tournament. He was larger than life. He was the inspiration to revive the tournament . I learned that he touched the lives of many people. . May he rest in peace. I met an angel.
My deepest sympathy to the family
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Chris Brown posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good Times
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good Times one big happy family. Thanks Coach
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Getting ready for the Big Game In Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good Times
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Me and boys having fun at the Awards dinner @ Suspenders in Wall St
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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In Maine getting ready for a Playoff game
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Thanks for being my Coach and leader. Rest in Peace
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Having fun in Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Dinner before the Big Game in Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Dinner before the Big Game in Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good time is Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good times before the Big Game in Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Good times in Racine Wisconsin
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Chris Brown uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 23, 2016
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Rest in Peace Coach
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Debra Chouinard McGowan posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
To Erin, Luke, John, wife and children, My heartfelt condolences to all of you. We need to celebrate his life... for he was truly an icon in our great neighborhood of Marine Park. I am so extremely sorry for your loss. He did many amazing things while he was here on this earth and that is what all our lives should truly be about. I am so, so sorry I cant be there with you. Please know I am thinking of all of you and I am praying for you during this very sad time. I know that his goodbye is going to be a BIG ONE...something he truly deserves and I wouldn't expect anything else..My heart is sad as yours is....and as many, many others from that wonderful community..we all know as Marine Park...Sending you love and prayers from Arizona. Respectfully, Debra Chouinard McGowan and family
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Joe Walsh (Not Related [?] ) posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
What a Guy ! Proud Dedicated Service to FDNY, The Bravest Football Team and'The Mariners'.
God Bless You, Pudgie, Rest In Peace. Peace & Comfort to Those Who Mourn. jw
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Dan Volpe posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
i consider myself lucky and honored to have known and played football for coach. Pudgie umpired softball in ave n park when I first endured his gruff ways which I always found entertaining . He was Brooklyn he was Marine park He was Fdny and he was The Mariners . Good people pudgie I like thousands can only look back and thank god to have known you rip Dan Volpe
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JACK KLEEHAAS FDNY RET. posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Pudgie was born Robert Allan Walsh 82 years ago....he came OTJ in '57 if i remember correctly.......he was assigned to ENG*271 then came to BN*35 then to LAD*108 where he spent a good portion of his FDNY career both on Siegel St & Union Ave...after promotion to LT he went to LAD*147 then later to Field Comm....he was well known thru out the FDNY as well as the NYPD & related sports circles.... also thru out many areas of BKLYN his life long hometown....to say the least he was a colorful & entertaining man wherever he went....he was an equal opportunity ball breaker who could give it & take it.....no one was exempt......he was an endless wealth of history & trivia & had a great knack for holding a roast like at the Siegel Eagles annual get togethers where he would go around a room of at least 50 guys & have a story (some long forgotten) about each.....i had met Pudgie in '61 & had the pleasure of not only knowing him before i got OTJ but also during all my time OTJ sharing mostly good but a few sad times w/him.....when he was organizing the first FD/PD Football game at Downing Stadium he had the whole FH preparing for months before the game which was an All hands event ......the game at Shea Stadium was another big one.....prior to the games the tension & anticipation around the FH could be cut w/a knife....anything he did he did 200%......as most all know he extended himself to prepare guys for the Job (w/o any prejudice as to who they were or where they came from) all were welcome.....he had many aliases like "the rose man "...the "master of disguise" ...etc ...etc.....always entertaining & holding court anywhere he was but above all a true friend to many.....glad to have had my time w/him.....REST IN PEACE BROTHER....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BOTH MILITARY (USN) & FDNY....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES. Jack Kleehaas FDNY Ret.
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Bernadette Batchelor and Michael DePrisco, lit a candle
Thursday, September 22, 2016
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RIP..You are a ICON in our Community of Marine Park and Throughtout. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Arnold and Shok Fun Witlin posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Two memorable Sept. 21s in a row... 2015 Baseball lost Yogi Berra... 2016 FDNY[esp.281/147, Field Com, 216/108] and a good part of Brooklyn regretfully loses the irreplaceable and loveable Pudgy Walsh! The ultimate Brooklyn Dodger fan and the guy who helped train many grateful applicants to follow their family tradition of being appointed as one of the "Bravest"... RIP Lt. and pal ... "Rickshaw Arnie" and Shok
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The family of Pudgie Walsh uploaded a photo
Thursday, September 22, 2016
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John Pavone posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2016
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to John, Erin and Pudgie's entire family both blood and title. He was a true presence in Marine Park who served our community for the better. His loss is truly an absence. May your repose be that of peace and may you rest in peace. God Bless You.
John Pavone
Marine Park Funeral Home
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