Obituary for Gerald P. "Jerry" the "RemDawg" Remy
Red Sox Hall of Famer Jerry "RemDawg" Remy, passed away peacefully Saturday evening October 30, 2021 with his loving family by his side at the age of 68, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. The honorary President of Red Sox Nation, Remy logged more than 40 years of service to the organization as a player, coach, and broadcaster.
Gerald Peter Remy was born on November 8, 1952 in Fall River, MA, and grew up in Somerset, MA. After graduating from Somerset High School, he attended Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. “Rem Dawg” was selected by the Washington Senators in the 19th round of the 1970 MLB Draft out of high school and by the California Angels in the eighth round of the 1971 MLB January Draft out of college. The former infielder played 10 major league seasons for the California Angels (1975-77) and Red Sox (1978-84), earning an American League All-Star Game selection in 1978. In 1,154 games, he batted .275 and stole 208 bases.
Remy was named to the Red Sox All-Fenway Team as part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Fenway Park in 2012, recognizing him as one of the 40 greatest Red Sox players in Fenway Park history to appear in their positions of play. In 1981, he was named BoSox Club Man of the Year, receiving the annual award selected for contributions to the success of the Red Sox and for cooperation and efforts in community endeavors. The following year, he was voted by fans to the Red Sox All-Time Second Team.
Following his playing career, Remy served as bench coach for the New Britain Red Sox in 1986, the major league club’s Double-A affiliate. While with New Britain, Remy coached future major league players and coaches, including Ellis Burks, Sam Horn, and DeMarlo Hale. Remy then began his broadcasting career with NESN in 1988 as a color analyst, a role he held for more than 33 years through the 2021 season.
Remy was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006 for his playing and broadcasting accomplishments. Through online voting in September of 2007, he was elected President of Red Sox Nation. He received the Massachusetts Sportscaster of the Year award in 2004 and was elected to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. In January 2020, he received the Judge Emil Fuchs Memorial Award from the Boston Baseball Writers Association for his long and meritorious service to baseball.
The Massachusetts native was the author of three books about the Red Sox and baseball: Watching Baseball: Discovering the Game within the Game; Jerry Remy’s Red Sox Heroes: The RemDawg’s All-Time Favorite Red Sox, Great Moments, and Top Teams; and If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Red Sox Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box. Remy was also the author of five children’s books about the Red Sox’ mascot, Wally the Green Monster.
Remy is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Philomena A. "Phoebe" (Brum) Remy; his sons, Jared W. Remy and Jordan J. Remy; his daughter, Jenna E. Remy von der Heyde and her husband, Leif von der Heyde; two grandchildren, Dominik Guyette and Arianna Remy; and his sister Judy Murphy.
The Remy Family would like to welcome all that wish to honor the life & legacy of legendary Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and Broadcaster Jerry Remy to Visiting Hours in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Thursday November 4th from 2 - 8 p.m.
Family & close friends will gather to celebrate Jerry's life and remember the love he shared with others on Friday November 5th from 4 - 8 p.m. and on Saturday Nov. 6th for a PRIVATE Funeral Service in celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Jerry's memory to the Mass General Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 or the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.
Gerald Peter Remy was born on November 8, 1952 in Fall River, MA, and grew up in Somerset, MA. After graduating from Somerset High School, he attended Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. “Rem Dawg” was selected by the Washington Senators in the 19th round of the 1970 MLB Draft out of high school and by the California Angels in the eighth round of the 1971 MLB January Draft out of college. The former infielder played 10 major league seasons for the California Angels (1975-77) and Red Sox (1978-84), earning an American League All-Star Game selection in 1978. In 1,154 games, he batted .275 and stole 208 bases.
Remy was named to the Red Sox All-Fenway Team as part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Fenway Park in 2012, recognizing him as one of the 40 greatest Red Sox players in Fenway Park history to appear in their positions of play. In 1981, he was named BoSox Club Man of the Year, receiving the annual award selected for contributions to the success of the Red Sox and for cooperation and efforts in community endeavors. The following year, he was voted by fans to the Red Sox All-Time Second Team.
Following his playing career, Remy served as bench coach for the New Britain Red Sox in 1986, the major league club’s Double-A affiliate. While with New Britain, Remy coached future major league players and coaches, including Ellis Burks, Sam Horn, and DeMarlo Hale. Remy then began his broadcasting career with NESN in 1988 as a color analyst, a role he held for more than 33 years through the 2021 season.
Remy was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006 for his playing and broadcasting accomplishments. Through online voting in September of 2007, he was elected President of Red Sox Nation. He received the Massachusetts Sportscaster of the Year award in 2004 and was elected to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. In January 2020, he received the Judge Emil Fuchs Memorial Award from the Boston Baseball Writers Association for his long and meritorious service to baseball.
The Massachusetts native was the author of three books about the Red Sox and baseball: Watching Baseball: Discovering the Game within the Game; Jerry Remy’s Red Sox Heroes: The RemDawg’s All-Time Favorite Red Sox, Great Moments, and Top Teams; and If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Red Sox Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box. Remy was also the author of five children’s books about the Red Sox’ mascot, Wally the Green Monster.
Remy is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Philomena A. "Phoebe" (Brum) Remy; his sons, Jared W. Remy and Jordan J. Remy; his daughter, Jenna E. Remy von der Heyde and her husband, Leif von der Heyde; two grandchildren, Dominik Guyette and Arianna Remy; and his sister Judy Murphy.
The Remy Family would like to welcome all that wish to honor the life & legacy of legendary Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and Broadcaster Jerry Remy to Visiting Hours in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Thursday November 4th from 2 - 8 p.m.
Family & close friends will gather to celebrate Jerry's life and remember the love he shared with others on Friday November 5th from 4 - 8 p.m. and on Saturday Nov. 6th for a PRIVATE Funeral Service in celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Jerry's memory to the Mass General Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 or the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.