I met Roy at my friend Robert's house in Tampa, Florida, in May 2004. We went to a Yankees at D-Rays game that night at Tropicana Field. Mariano happened to get his 300th save that night and I did my best impersonation of the "Yankeeees Win!" I was so enthusiatic that Robert asked me to settle down because he had to do business with the clients he brought along.
Roy needed a new liver and was on the waiting list for years. He should have passed a couple of years ago but he fought the good fight, stayed positive, and inspired all who met him. He finally got his new liver over the weekend but he passed on Easter morning.
Though we rooted for opposing teams, we always liked and respected each other and our love of baseball. You'll be missed Roy. You'll be going to a place where everyday is Opening Day.
Posted by a grieving Tank in NY.