Former Braves pitcher who retired to become police officer dies in crash on way to 9/11 event in NYC
The 37-year-old spent four of his six major league seasons with the Braves. Before joining the Mariners, he also played for the Boston Red Sox.
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A former Atlanta Braves pitcher who retired to become a police officer was killed in an automobile accident on Sunday, September 11th 2022 .
Anthony Varvaro completed the police academy at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2016.
The 37-year-old spent four of his six major league seasons with the Braves. He was taken by the Seattle Mariners in the twelfth round of the 2005 MLB draft and has played for the Boston Red Sox.
Anthony Varvaro Wife
Varvaro married the love of his life Kerry Thomson in 2011. The couple are blessed with four children.
Varvarowas inducted into the 2019 class of the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame, which he was a part of.
Anthony Varvaro Cause of death
On the morning of September 11, 2022, Varvaro was killed in a head-on accident with a wrong-way vehicle in Jersey City, New Jersey, near the Holland Tunnel.
When the tragedy occurred, he was on his way to honor those who perished in the September 11 attacks by volunteering at the World Trade Center Command.
The Braves expressed their sadness over the loss of former pitcher Anthony Varvaro in a series of tweets.
They said the accident occurred while he was on his way to work at World Trade Center Command for a 9/11-related event.
On Sunday, many events were held to remember the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the deadliest terrorist strike in United States history.
There was a large gathering, including Vice President Kamala Harris, at the 9/11 Memorial, where the names of all the dead were read aloud.
The team members expressed their condolences to his loved ones and coworkers in a group message.
We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro. Anthony, 37, played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta.
He voluntarily retired from MLB in 2016 to become a Port Authority police officer. pic.twitter.com/YSoisa79o4
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 11, 2022
Obituary And Burial Arrangements
Anthony’s funeral arrangements will be revealed by his family. The family and loved ones will share details about the obituary, funeral, and life celebration at the appropriate time. We will do our best to keep you updated on them.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the deceased’s family and friends, who have been struggling with the loss of such an intelligent and compassionate individual.
Anthony Survived by his dear wife Kerry Thomson and their four children.
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