Obituary of Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (born November 25, 1914 in Martinez, California) was a baseball player who was best known for playing center fielder in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees form 1936 to 1951 and for having the record of the longest hitting streak in baseball. Joe died on March 8, 1999 and his death was because of complications from lung cancer surgery. He died at age 84.

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Joe DiMaggio Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: DiMaggio, Joe
Common Name: Joe DiMaggio
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Martinez, California, United States
Birth Date: November 25, 1914
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Joltin’ Joe, The Yankee Clipper, Joe D
Occupation: Baseball Player
Active Years: 1936-1951

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $50 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Joe's Family Tree

Birth Name: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
Father: Giuseppe DiMaggio (1872-1949)
Mother: Rosalia DiMaggio (1878-1951)
Brother(s):

Vince DiMaggio (born September 6, 1912-died October 3, 1986)
Dom DiMaggio (born February 12, 1917-died May 8, 2009)

Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Arnold (married 1939-divorced 1944)
Marilyn Monroe (married 1954-divorced 1955)

Son(s):

Joseph Paul DiMaggio III (born October 23, 1941-died August 7, 1999)

Death Notice:

Date: March 08 1999 at age 84
Place: Hollywood, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (lung cancer surgery)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on March 11, 1999 at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco, California
Interment: Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, California