Theo Epstein, FSG Partner/Senior Advisor

“Larry leaves behind a giant baseball legacy full of historic accomplishments with three different organizations. For me and for so many of my best friends in baseball, Larry gave us our start, believing in us and setting an enduring example with his work ethic, vision, competitiveness and fearlessness. He made a profound impact on many in baseball — and on the game itself — and will be missed.”

David Ortiz, Hall of Famer

“Larry Lucchino was someone who really cared about the Red Sox doing well. When I first joined the organization, he was just the business guy who dealt with the agent. As a player, it was sometimes hard to understand where he was coming from, but he made everything about winning and the organization doing well. Once we got to know each other better, we became really good friends. I loved Larry. He supported me and always gave me really good advice. Our relationship kept getting better and better. It is so sad to see him go, and I send my condolences to his family and all who loved him. He knew how to put the pieces together. When you talked to Larry and understood what the Red Sox meant to him, you got the memo: win.”

Jonathan Gilula, Red Sox EVP/Chief Operating Officer

“I am so grateful for the 26-year relationship I enjoyed with Larry as he made such an incredible impact on my life as boss, mentor and most importantly, friend. Larry had the rare ability to see the big picture while masterfully demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail that truly defined his brilliance. ‘Do no harm’ was more than a mantra that he used regularly; it was a guiding principle that infused every aspect of our work together both with the Padres and Red Sox, particularly in the monumental task of preserving and enhancing Fenway Park. His vision, work ethic, intellectual curiosity and competitiveness were unmatched and will continue to inspire me and so many others to strive for excellence. I am feeling his loss deeply, a testament to the profound impact he had on all who knew him.”

Pedro Martinez, Hall of Famer

“My heart goes out to the Lucchino family. They lost not only a great man, but a visionary with the biggest heart, even though he tried to cover it playing shy and trying to hide away from people’s eyes…but not me; he didn’t fool me. We just lost a dear friend and we’re all sad about it. I will miss you my dear friend. R.I.P Larry”

Adam Grossman, Red Sox EVP/Chief Marketing Officer

“Working for Larry was a gift and an education. He demanded excellence, set exceedingly high standards and implored himself and those around him to work harder, think deeper and be better every single day. He was a father-figure for many of us who came into the organization young and untested, allowing us the freedom to grow, create and lead. While he will be remembered publicly for his litany of career accomplishments, his impact on me and my family is deeply personal. He helped me understand what it truly means to be there for someone and to play an active, meaningful role in their life well beyond the workplace and ballpark.”

Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox Hall of Famer

“Larry was a winner. Didn’t matter if it was a contract negotiation, saving Fenway, asking players what we need to compete. Larry was going to work until the job was finished. He had a presence and an attitude that wouldn’t be denied. He was a tone setter for our organization.”

Ron Bumgarner, Red Sox EVP Ticketing, Concerts & Events

“I started working with Larry in 1991 at old Memorial Stadium and then Camden Yards. I followed him to San Diego and ending up here at the Red Sox. I learned so many positive ways to approach challenges and decisions. He was the only person I ever had in my life that I actually appreciated when he was barking at me; I knew that meant he respected me and I deserved that seat at the table. And that didn’t apply just to me, everyone Larry encountered was given a voice and a seat at that table – their opinions mattered. To me, his greatest accomplishment was the lasting impact he had on the people around him. We will miss you, Larry.”

Sarah McKenna, Red Sox SVP/Chief Experience Officer

“Larry’s professional accomplishments are well known but what I will remember most is how much he genuinely cared for people. When you had an issue – a sick child, an illness, a family emergency – he helped take away worry during the most stressful times. Larry saw me through some of life’s toughest challenges and made me feel like I could get through anything. He had that same belief in me professionally and was a champion of women and working moms in an era when such advocacy, recognition, and advancement was rare, especially in sports. Larry truly shined for me when I needed him, and I will miss his guidance, compassion, and unwavering support.”

Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

“Larry was a visionary. He saw things before they happened, taking the fan experience to the next level in every city he worked. And he won. He was a relentless winner. Larry led a great life and impacted so many of us. I’m thankful to have had him as a part of my life.”

Troup Parkinson, Red Sox EVP Partnerships

“I will never forget how closely Larry paid attention to detail and how strongly he felt about how Fenway Park should look and feel. I would bring him every single proposed sponsor sign in March, and we would negotiate for hours on what we should allow and not allow. He was absolutely consumed with ensuring the ballpark looked ‘right.’ He also tended to change his mind depending on his mood, so I would have him sign every approved mock-up in red pen. When we would walk the ballpark the night before Opening Day, and he complained about the look of almost every sign saying ‘I would never approve that,’ I would bring all the signed copies to show him he actually had. I literally did this from 2003 all the way up until he left in 2015. While it was painful the first few years, I soon absolutely understood why he did it and it became my most favorite thing to do before every season. Larry just cared a tremendous amount about the ballpark and brand, and he made sure that above all else, we all did, too. He defended this front office, ballpark, and team with everything he had and instilled that inside all of us to carry forward.”

Craig Breslow, Red Sox President of Baseball Operations

“Larry Lucchino leaves a lasting impact on the Boston Red Sox and on Major League Baseball. As an executive, he was a visionary - someone who saw our great game not just for what it was, but what it could be for each other and for our communities. As a humanitarian, he was a champion for causes like the Jimmy Fund and the Red Sox Foundation. All the while he maintained an incredible balance of discipline, fervor, and compassion.”

Tim Zue, Red Sox EVP/Chief Financial Officer

“Larry gave me my start working in baseball by hiring me as an unpaid intern in the summer of 2003 and I will never forget how he believed in me and took a chance on me back then. He served as a mentor for me throughout my career and provided inspiration in so many ways. I have a list of Larry’s quotes and life lessons posted on the wall in my office that I still reference to this day to help lead and guide the organization even after all these years.”

Charles Steinberg, WooSox President

“Boss, coach, mentor, friend – how do you thank someone for a life and a lifetime? I enjoyed a 45-year relationship with Larry in Baltimore, San Diego, Boston, Pawtucket, and Worcester. As one who worked for both men, I can tell you that from my perspective, Larry Lucchino was Earl Weaver in a suit – with a better vocabulary.”

Jason Varitek, Red Sox Game Planning Coordinator

“Red Sox Nation lost a legend today. Larry was larger than life and loved to win, something that drive his teams to do the same. It was an honor to play for him, know and learn from him, and to see his visions brought to life. The mark that he has left on the Red Sox, on baseball, will never be forgotten.”

Janet Marie Smith, Baseball Executive and Urban Planner

“Larry Lucchino changed the trajectory of Major League Baseball. His vision of an intimate ballpark that would reconnect fans with the game and city centers with the sport ushered in a new era for the game. He never stopped challenging us to think creatively about all aspects of the business and how we could touch fans’ hearts. His mantra ‘we are all fans’ resonates with me every day.”

Ben Cherington, General Manager, Pittsburgh Pirates

“I’m very sad to hear the news about Larry. He won more fights than most of us will ever know and I know he fought this last one with the same determination he brought to everything. I was fortunate to work with and learn from Larry for over a decade. His arrival in Boston was a critical spark behind the transformation of the team. Larry often said ‘good fortune favors the bold’ and during a lifetime of bold decisions he helped a lot of us toward good fortune. RIP Larry.”

Bruce Bochy, Texas Rangers Manager

“I will always appreciate Larry for what he did for me. The start of my journey as a manager began with him. When you got to know Larry, you found out how competitive he was, but just as important was how much he cared about the fan experience at the ballpark. His innovation started in Baltimore and helped bring baseball back in San Diego. He carried that to Boston with the things that were done at Fenway. Larry will be missed.”

Josh Bekenstein, Chair, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Board of Trustees

“Larry was an incomparable ally in the fight against cancer and a wonderful colleague on Dana-Farber’s board. He embodied what it means to be an Institute Trustee, leading the way with humility and passion for our shared mission. Larry leaves a legacy of which to be proud, and his life remains a beacon of hope to everyone who knew him or benefitted from his incredible efforts. It was truly a privilege to count Larry as a friend and colleague.”

Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, President/Chief Executive Officer Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

“Larry was a pillar of the Dana-Farber community for the better part of five decades. He set a tremendous example and made a powerful difference over the years as an Institute Trustee, Chairman of the Jimmy Fund, philanthropic supporter, and courageous patient. His strong leadership, passionate advocacy, and unfailing generosity inspired us all and brought hope to so many people affected by cancer. Larry will be remembered as one of our foremost champions. We will be forever grateful for his partnership and he will be greatly missed.”

Melany N. Duval, SVP/Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

“Larry was one of the first people that I met when I came to Dana-Farber and someone I came to admire for his kind nature, dedication, humor and optimistic outlook. The Jimmy Fund could not have asked for a better Chairman and his legacy will endure in the community he helped to grow and nurture. Larry left an indelible mark on all of us here and on the patients for whom he cared so deeply, and he will be greatly missed. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund have lost a wonderful friend and advocate.”