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John Barbero, the longtime public address announcer at Civic and Mellon Arena has died following a lengthy battle with brain cancer
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A baby Penguin was just born..
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I am so very sorry to hear this. I knew John was battling cancer but I hoped he would beat it. He was as much a part of the Pens as the players and coaches and my heart and prayers go out to his family.John - I'm going to miss you deeply.
CANCER - YOU PICKED THE WRONG BITCH!!!
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Wow RIP John what a terrible tragety and this one hit's hard. What a great announcer and always a great man. He will be missed greatly and prayers go out to his family and friend.
Missing you every day, thinking about the memories every moment, loving you every second Mom ♥ R.I.P. 1951-2011
"When you go out on the field and you're intense for 60 minutes, some guys don't want to do it. When I line up across from him, he has to do one of two things, he has to raise his level of play, or he's going to get his *** kicked all day"
- Greg Lloyd
I had a feeling that this day was coming. He had brain cancer, same thing that ultimately took Badger Bob Johnson's life. It just wasn't the same last season not hearing John's voice during the games, and I had hoped that he would beat it so that he could get back to doing what he loved. It's a shame he passed away before he could see the Pens open up their new arena.
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He was the best PA announcer ever.
I never did get to hear him announce, but he was part of the family. Rest in peace Mr. Barbero.
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