The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo Passes Away At Age 62, R.I.P.

As most people have already heard, long-time Red Sox writer Nick Cafardo passed away yesterday at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida due to an embolism. He was 62.

Cafardo was known for his warm personality and was well-liked by everyone who was fortunate enough to work with him.

Several of Cafardo's colleagues payed their respects on Twitter: 

Nick Cafardo and I were often seated next to each other at ballgames. This photo is from the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Rest In Peace, Nick. This biz is forever changed with your passing. pic.twitter.com/Yzz2DTtU7P

— Steve Buckley (@BuckinBoston) February 21, 2019

No. No. No. can’t believe this about Nick Cafardo. Was always class act. This is sad. Only guy I knew that Terry Glenn ever talked to, was great to us when he covered the team, fair

— Scott Zolak (@scottzolak) February 21, 2019

We are crushed. They don’t get better personally and professionally than Nick Cafardo. Rest In Peace, my friend.

— Tim Kurkjian (@Kurkjian_ESPN) February 21, 2019

Nick Cafardo was one of the best beat guys I’ve come across. He was loved by everyone. Today’s news was tough to hear. I feel awful.

— Lou Merloni (@LouMerloni) February 21, 2019

In memory of Nick Cafardo, nicest guy in journalism and last of his kind. This is an unspeakably sad day. https://t.co/mHRo5uczRI

— John Tomase (@jtomase) February 21, 2019

Nick Cafardo was the person most responsible for getting me to the Globe after I gave up on what was my dream job.

When I thanked him, he waved me off every time.

I'd give anything to do it again.

So if somebody has helped you, thank them again before you miss another chance.

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 22, 2019

Thinking of our dear Nick, my heart goes out to his family, the Globe staff, the Red Sox beat writers and everyone else who had the good fortune to know him. People on Twitter can see how much he meant to the baseball writers. We are a fraternity and we just lost one of our best.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 21, 2019

Cafardo joined The Boston Globe in 1989 and remained a fixture with the company ever since, while also regularly appearing on Red Sox pre and post-game shows on NESN.

“Nick was one of the best people to ever walk through our doors — generous with his time and insights, immensely knowledgeable, deeply devoted to the Globe,’’ the Boston Globe’s editor, Brian McGrory, said. “He had a view of the Red Sox and the game on a national scale that is virtually unrivaled.

“For those reasons, he was one of our most read writers, constantly attracting followers near and far, his weekly baseball notes column being destination reading for tens of thousands of people.’’

Red Sox Twitter issued a statement on Cafardo's passing:

Statement From The Red Sox Regarding The Passing Of Nick Cafardo: pic.twitter.com/wQ9oHA0xYq

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) February 21, 2019

As someone who's followed Boston sports for many years, I can tell you that the city is losing a true professional. Cafardo was the type of sports journalist that all aspiring ones should take note of and try to be like. You knew you could count on him to get it right, which he did consistently. There was no one like Cafardo when it came to perfecting his craft.

Boston won't be the same without you, Nick. Rest in peace!