Sad News

[pfister1]

It is amazing how much of a community this place is. I've never met CaliCuse in person or communicated directly with him, but through his posts over the years about his sons' achievements, his personal experiences and our common interests I feel like I've lost a friend.

I always enjoyed his posts and his often unique perspective. He will definitely be missed. RIP.

 

[two3zone]

Very sad to hear. His family are in my thoughts.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Oh f___ that's awful. Didn't he just have surgery? A hip replacement or something?

 

[br801]

Damn, he was one of my favorites. Loved his Yankees posts, loved reading his take on any subject.

When you read between the lines (and there were many ), there was never any doubt he was a good guy in real life. He will be sorely missed around here.

My condolences to his family and friends. RIP, Cali.

 

[Bayside44]

This site provided him a lot of comfort. Kudos to everyone here for playing their part.

Rest in peace Cali.

 

[maxxyz]

Damn, he was one of my favorites. Loved his Yankees posts, loved reading his take on any subject.

When you read between the lines (and there were many ), there was never any doubt he was a good guy in real life. He will be sorely missed around here.

The man loved his family and loved his Orangemen. I can't remember how many times one of his stream of conscious posts made me laugh out loud. The board just got a little less fun. RIP.

 

[Bornorange]

Goodbye..

 

[realorange]

One of a kind. He'll be missed. RIP Cali.

 

[FAL]

Wow! So hard to read of his passing. One of my heroes on the board. He will be sorely, sorely missed.

 

[dasher]

This title will be for you Cali. R.I.P.

 

[OrangeDW]

That's too bad, that guy was hilarious. One of my favorite posters. Best wishes to his family.

 

[Hoo's That]

Very sad to hear. He was a devoted and loyal SU and Yankee fan who will be greatly missed on the board.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeOnions]

RIP Cali. A true original and diehard Syracuse fan. Prayers are with him and his family.

 

[AZOrange]

Man this sucks...Godspeed Cali...for the longest time I thought he had to just be playing with everyone but as I got to know him I realized how genuine he was.

 

[orangehomer]

Our longtime poster and friend, Calicuse has passed away. RIP good buddy.

that sucks, Godspeed friend.

 

[kirbivore]

I was amused by him wanting to trade every Yankee

 

[iommi]

I'm going to be honest. Cali used to drive me nuts. I didn't get it. Sometimes I legitimately couldn't understand what he was posting. He got under my skin for sure but I tried wholeheartedly not to be rude to him.

Then, over time I realized that he had some trouble typing due to some physical issues and that he brought a lot of humor and passion to the board. I got it. A lot of times the guy was legitimately hilarious but he was always himself and he took no quarter.

I hope Cali is in a better place.

***I feel like this should've all been one rambling paragraph with random letters thrown in as some sort of tribute.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

A true legend. His passion for Syracuse, the Yankees and his family was evident in every post. You will be missed, Cali.

 

[iommi]

I reached out to his son on Twitter to let him know about this, so he's checking out this thread. This was posted by his daughter-in-law:

 

[stlorange]

A unique sole who was all orange. What a character. I already miss his ramblings!

 

[br801]

I reached out to his son on Twitter to let him know about this, so he's checking out this thread. This was posted by his daughter-in-law:

Beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Terrible news. I loved giving Cali grief but it was always in good fun. I hope he saw it the same way. I always considered him a crazy relative you loved spending time with. He will definitely be missed.

 

[PoppyHart]

My sincere condolences.

 

[obliterata]

RIP