Ron Santo Visitation And Funeral Information
by Al Yellon on Dec 3, 2010 4:58 PM CST
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PrintTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 4 P.M. PUBLIC VISITATION HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL NORTH STATE STREET AT SUPERIOR STREET 735 N STATE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60611 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 10 A.M. FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RON SANTO (LIMITED PUBLIC SEATING AVAILABLE) HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL NORTH STATE STREET AT SUPERIOR STREET 735 N STATE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60611 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Illinois chapter at the below address, by visiting www.jdrfillinois.org and clicking on "Donate Now" or by calling 312-670-0313. JDRF Illinois Chapter 11 S. LaSalle Street Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60603-1344
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!0 a.m. on the 10th for number 10
Kinda eerie. Dunno about anyone else, but since Ronnie’s favorite wine was merlot, I’m having some tonight.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I wonder if they
did that intentionally? It’s kind of neat I think.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
That's what I am wondering
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'm going to try to make it on the 10th.
"It's important in life to not give a shit. It can help you a lot." - George Carlin
TV or Radio
Does anyone know if it will be broadcast like Harry’s was?
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I assume it will be.
If/when I get details of that, I’ll post info.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
WGN 9:00 news friday night
said they would be televising the services. No mention of if that applies to WGN America or not.
Is this the same church
that Harry’s service was at ?? Trying to make rail reservations now .
Thanks AL.
THe tribute you wrote about Ron was wonderful . Most Cub fans I talk to are still numb and BCB has really helped them deal with it.
Thank you for the compliment.
It was heartfelt, and yes, I think being here all day yesterday has helped a lot.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Anyone in the Mesa area
and want to meet up somewhere to watch? Not sure where they might turn the TV’s on to show it as it will be early here, but would be nice to watch with other fans.
You might try Diamond's
which used to be Sluggo’s, and before that Harry and Steve’s, across from the Marriott on Centennial. Ronnie used to spend a lot of time there.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Just got off early on Thursday
My boss just called to let me know I can leave at 2 on Thursday to go downtown (work in the N suburbs and don’t drive will have to take cab to train and take it downtown).
It’s nice my coworkers know how much he means to me and another huge Cub fan in the office. We both usually cover phones on Friday morning. The normal afternoon people are doing the phones on Friday morning so we can listen to the WGN radio broadcast on our headphones and we’ll cover in the afternoon. And it’s really nice because Friday afternoon on the phones are almost like an afternoon off and Friday mornings are nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake.
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For the funeral
It says there is limited public seating available, is there just going to be a line forming outside the Cathedral and only a select few get in or how does it work?
Have no idea.
You could probably find out by calling Holy Name.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Thanks Al
I figured it out and luckily I can get in! Are you gonna be there?
Probably not...
… too busy this week. I’ll be watching though (I assume it will be televised).
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Is it just first-come, first-seated in terms of the public?
"It's important in life to not give a shit. It can help you a lot." - George Carlin
Thursday
Does anyone know how long its going to go on Thursday?
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I'm figuring Thursday is the wake
Normal visitation, likely to 9pm or so.
The funeral being Fri will be the services chosen by the family and hence the limited seating. Not the: Go in, pay your respects to the legend, say a prayer, wish the family all the best and leave shortly thereafter.
This is what I did during the wake for Sweetness in ’99 and Maggie in ’03, FWIW.
Just win the next game...!
Anyone know where Ron will be interred?
I assume it will be in the Chicago area since the funeral is there.
Quade
Is Quade going to be at the funeral? I’m still waiting to hear from him regarding the passing of Ronnie. We have all heard how he “gets it” and what a great organizational guy he is, why isn’t he speaking about the Ron Santo?
Seriously?
This is your complaint about Quade?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Yes, it is a serious complaint.
I want to know where the leader of the team is. He should have been one of the 1st people to come out to say something. Frankly, Ron Santo was before my time and I don’t have the love for him that so many do, but knowing what Ron meant to the organization and the organization meant to Ronnie, yes, I want to hear from the man.
Sorry.
Don’t share your angst over this. Maybe he should have said something, but to bitch about this is, in my opinion, silly.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
it is your opinion
and I have mine. The last time I knew, this was an opinion blog. It’s Bleed Cubbie Blue, not Al’s Blog and Opinions.
Happy now?
#Cubs Mike Quade to go to Chicago for Ron Santo’s funeral end of week, then hopes to get to Dominican early Jan to see SS Starlin Castro
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Silent Quade
After being hired, if we weren’t going to hear from Quade until spring training, don’t give me all this “I Get It” crap. You get a title and a paycheck, end of story.
I still think you're making way too big a deal about this.
That’s my opinion. You seem to be the only one bitching about Quade not saying anything.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You do have that right
but @ this point when I still thinking about how sorry I am to hear of Ron’s passing I haven’t given a damn about what this manager or any former managers had said.
But I guess we all grieve differently.
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 9, 2010 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
You're the only one making a big deal about it.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It is clear to me what his slience says:
Quade obviously HATED Ronnie and was secretly happy that he died. The tension during the Mike Quade Show on WGN was apparent. Ronnie called Quade the "fine manager’ but you could tell he didn’t mean it. There was something else going on.
I believe it was the fact that Quade never wore a piece, betraying Ronnie.
No to Otto, etc.; Yes to Moreland for the 2011 Radio Booth
you sure you got that right?
maybe Ronnie hated Quade and he had heart attack because Ryno was forced out in a secret plot by Hendry to rid Chicago of both Ronnie and Ryno. The death reports of him dying from cancer were falsified. by fine manager, he meant to say “fire this manager” and it was the only time Ronnie truly hated being a Cub fan
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
People pay respect in different ways......
…. Quade being silent could quite possibly be his way. I can see him logically deciding to keep off to the side and not wanting to inject himself or interfere in any way. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I wonder
I wonder if any current players will be there. I’m guessing Dempster and possibly Zambrano. Of more recent now gone players it would surprise me if Kerry isn’t there.
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