Leroy Anthony Verucchi, born August 22nd, 1922 in Tontitown, AR,1
was a professional baseball player from 1951-1952.
Biography
Verucchi died on April 30th, 2016 in Springdale, AR.2 He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Tontitown, AR.
Excerpts
" Leroy Anthony Verucchi , 84 of Springdale passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born Aug. 22, 1931, in Tontitown, Ark., to Virgil and Emma Sbanotto Verucchi. Leroy enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and coaching softball. He played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals as a catcher. He served in the U.S. Army in the infantry division where he led a field artillery unit that f ired Howitzers, as well as catching for the Fort Chaffee Army Baseball Team. He grew up in Tontitown and was a long time custom home contractor in Northwest Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Virgil Verucchi Jr. and one grandson, Aaron Perkins. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Verucchi of the home; one son, David Verucchi and wife Leigh of Springdale; one daughter, Laura Perkins and husband Jay of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Frances Franco of Tontitown and Barbara Faraci and husband Victor of Encino, Calif.; four grandchildren, Evan Verucchi , Nic Verucchi , Elle Verucchi and Ashley Perkins. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Tontitown. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church with a rosary to immediately follow at 7 p.m."3
Stats
Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.
Biography
Verucchi died on April 30th, 2016 in Springdale, AR.2 He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Tontitown, AR.
Excerpts
" Leroy Anthony Verucchi , 84 of Springdale passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born Aug. 22, 1931, in Tontitown, Ark., to Virgil and Emma Sbanotto Verucchi. Leroy enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and coaching softball. He played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals as a catcher. He served in the U.S. Army in the infantry division where he led a field artillery unit that f ired Howitzers, as well as catching for the Fort Chaffee Army Baseball Team. He grew up in Tontitown and was a long time custom home contractor in Northwest Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Virgil Verucchi Jr. and one grandson, Aaron Perkins. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Verucchi of the home; one son, David Verucchi and wife Leigh of Springdale; one daughter, Laura Perkins and husband Jay of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Frances Franco of Tontitown and Barbara Faraci and husband Victor of Encino, Calif.; four grandchildren, Evan Verucchi , Nic Verucchi , Elle Verucchi and Ashley Perkins. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Tontitown. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church with a rosary to immediately follow at 7 p.m."3
Stats
Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.
1
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 5/3/2016
2
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 5/3/2016
3
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 5/3/2016