Vera clemente cause of death

The group served lunch inside and played baseball outside, and Vera visited with children and their families. Vera Clemente wasted none of the time she was given.

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The Pirates announced on Nov. With grace and strength, she led the way in welcoming players to the fraternity of Roberto Clemente Award winners, the single most prestigious off-the-field honor in our game. We send our deepest condolences to Roberto Jr. She is survived by three sons: Roberto Jr. It is with very heavy hearts that we send our condolences to Roberto Jr.

May they find comfort in knowing that Vera and Roberto are together once again. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Vera Clemente, the widow of the great Roberto Clemente and a cherished member of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball family. And whenever possible, Vera gave back to those in need.

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The facility helped provide the Majors with another generation of Puerto Rican stars, including the Alomar brothers and Ivan Rodriguez. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. She was widely respected in Puerto Rico and throughout the baseball world for her compassionate nature, her giving spirit and her dedication to continuing the philanthropic legacy Clemente left behind.

Vera met her future husband in a drugstore in Puerto Rico after the season, and they were married on Nov. Together they started a family that grew together from their native Puerto Rico to southwestern Pennsylvania.