I am a childhood friend of Denis and feel like I grew up as part of his family, as he did with mine. So Felix will always be "Mr Cioffi" to me as a measure of my respect for him. He always struck me as a wise and gentle man, as well as a true gentleman. He was a good father to Denis and Regina, and a devoted husband to Millie. And he was a great Little League manager to me -- nobody could have made me a good baseball player, but he taught and encouraged me so that I at least became... respectable.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Cioffi family. Rest in peace, Mr Cioffi, and thanks.
-- Frank Carollo, Most Improved Player, 1966 White Sox, Roosevelt Jr Sports Club