Obituary of Wally Schirra

Wally Schirra

Wally Marty Schirra Jr. (born March 12, 1923 in Hackensack, New Jersey) was an American astronaut who was best known for being one of the original seven NASA astronauts on Project Mercury (with the goal of putting a man in space). Wally died on May 3, 2007 and his death was because of a heart attack following stomach cancer surgery. He died at age 84.

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Wally Schirra Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Schirra, Wally
Common Name: Wally Schirra
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: March 12, 1923
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Wally Schirra Jr.
Occupation: Astronaut

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Wally's Family Tree

Birth Name: Wally Marty Schirra Jr.
Father: Walter M. Schirra Sr. (1893-1973)
Mother: Florence Leach Schirra (née Leach, 1898-1982)
Spouse/Partner:

Josephine Fraser (married 1946-2007, his death)

Son(s):

Wally Marty Schirra III

Daughter(s):

Suzanne Schirra

Death Notice:

Date: May 03 2007 at age 84
Place: San Diego, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack (following stomach cancer surgery)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 22, 2002
Interment: cremated and ashes were committed to the sea on February 11, 2008

Category Tags:

Astronaut American Born on March 12th Born in 1923 Born in New Jersey Died in 2007 Died at age 84 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"[Associated Press interview in April 2007] I left Earth three times. I found no place else to go. Please take care of Spaceship Earth." (IMDB)

"Wally Schirra lived a remarkable life as an astronaut, naval aviator, and aerospace engineer, leaving a legacy of courage, determination, and pioneering spirit that continues to inspire future generations. (V)"

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