Gary Carter Has Passed Away

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Paul Festa

Former Mets catcher Gary Carter died today at age 57.  Not only was he a Hall-of-Fame Catcher, he was a Hall-of-Fame human being.

“I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus today at 4:10 pm.,” his daughter Kimmy Bloemers wrote on the family’s website. “This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write in my entire life but I wanted you all to know. He is in heaven and has reunited with his mom and dad. I believe with all my heart that dad had a STANDING OVATION as he walked through the gates of heaven to be with Jesus.”

R.I.P., Kid.

About Paul Festa

Paul is a freelance writer, blogger, and broadcast technology professional residing in Denver. A New Jersey native, he is a long-suffering Mets fan, a recently-happy Giants fan, and bewildered Islanders fan. He's also a fair-weather Avalanche and Rockies supporter. In his spare time, he enjoys the three Gs: Golf, Guitars, and Games.
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4 Responses to Gary Carter Has Passed Away

  1. gary s. says:
    February 16, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    One of my all time faves.I lost my sister at 62.Fifty Seven is way too young to die.My condolences to the Carter family.

  2. wohjr says:
    February 16, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Terrible news on the cusp of a gloomy season

  3. Josh Z says:
    February 16, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    he will be missed, i bet we will see something on the jerseys in remembrance of him

  4. Izzy says:
    February 16, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Thanks for the good memories Kid! RIP

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