Cece Carlucci
 

For those who know Cece:
Cece's wife called at 10:30 am. Cece passed away this morning in Califirnia at the age of 90.

Sad, glad he was my friend

~Sigh~
 

Cece will be missed by all. My thoughts are with "Mr. Ump".

Regards,

I'll be...

I'm glad I had the opportunity to partake of his wares, but more importantly, his company.

I am very sorry to hear this news. He was such an umpiring legend, especially here on the west coast with his great PCL career. He had a good, long life and made a great many friends along the way.

So long Cece, we'll all miss you!

Good by Cece and thank you. You will be missed by many!

My .02
 

I've known about Cece for years and years......... along time ago Tim C. had spoken of how getting a CP made by Cece was an experience not to be missed, in part because of the fine gear he made, but also the style and substance and baseball history he could weave into the experience.....

And to me, it was always one of those things.......that one day, when I had some extra scratch that I was going to call Cece and get him to make me one of his chest protectors..........plus I would get to talk to him and experience it myself........first hand.....

Sadly, that wont happen now.....I will add my condolences to the Carlucci family and to all the baseball family on their and our collective loss.......

WOW sad, i saw his name and just knew, didn't want to click on the link. I have a chest protector form start of last season and got to spend 3-4 hours on the phone with him over the time it was being built. I love it, and am very sads to hear that this great man has passed. He will be missed.


Andy

What a Loss
 

May God in His Grace bless his family, and bless all umpires with a replacement some day.

But he will never be Cece.

I too had the pleasure of knowing Cece for many years. As luck would have it, my mom and dad bought a house across the street from him there in Wildomar. I would go over and help him pick grapes and olives during season. This guy had to be experienced. His stories could keep you on your toes for hours. Later in his life he wouldn't travel as much but he would call me and ask about a call he saw on TV. That usually meant a 2 hour phone call. Great man gone. My mom is great friends with Lucille (his widow) and I will post more info about services, cards, flowers, etc...

I just received this email from my mom regarding the arrangements for Cece.

Funeral to be held Fri. Sept. 26. The time is still pending till Mon. afternoon. It will be at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church at 21611 Lemon St. Wildomar. A reception will be at the Storms Stadium Resturant after the funeral. He will be inturned at the Riverside National Cemetery at a later date privately. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Association of Professional Ball Players of America @1820 W. Orangewood Ave. Suite 206 Orange, Ca. 92868 In Cece Carlucci's name. The name of the mortuary is Evans-Brown 126 E. Graham Ave. Lake Elsinore Ca, 92530 (951) 674-3141. He is to be cremated.