Author Topic: NPC BODYBUILDER JOE BAGLIO PASSED AWAY! (Read 13405 times)

huge285 · « **on:** March 10, 2007, 11:18:49 PM »

NPC BODYBUILDER and recent Heart Transplant recipient, Joe Baglio (from Staten Island, NY) died over the weekend. After receiving a heart transplant due to a acute cardiomyopathy, Joe began training and successfully competed at the 2007 NPC EASTERN USA; placing 5th in the Masters Class. Joe was ecstatic at his monumental achievement.
Because of Joe's great willpower and indominable will, Met-Rx's Frank Sepe did a story on Joe in the new MET-RX MAGAZINE. Frank also flew Joe out to COLUMBUS, OH to work the MET-RX BOOTH at the ARNOLD CLASSIC EXPO. Joe was extremely happy and excited to be realizing his dream of being an acknowledged bodybuilder.
However, once in Columbus, Joe started feeling sick and after rushing to the hospital, he wound up passing away due to a complication with his gall bladder. The final autopsy results are still pending.
I was lucky enough to know Joe and I have to say that he was one of the most genuine guys I've ever met. R.I.P. JOE BAGLIO!!

Please be respectful of his memory!

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2007, 11:27:38 PM »

How many more italians need to die in the name of muscle?

tommywishbone · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2007, 11:28:37 PM »

Prior to yesterday, I had never heard of Joe. It just so happens that somebody left the Winter 2007 issue of the Met-Rx magazine at my house, and yesterday I read Joe's story. It sounded like his recovery was going well. A most unfortunate development indeed.

RIP.

GoneAway · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:53:53 AM »

I wonder how many drugs he was on. Probably not a good idea to take steroids, get into contest shape and eat around 5-6 meals a day after a heart transplant... but I'm not a doctor.

RIP.

D_1000 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:57:35 AM »

He died for you, bitches.

Quickerblade · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2007, 01:02:51 AM »

Quote from: LoveTheSport on March 11, 2007, 12:53:53 AM

I wonder how many drugs he was on. Probably not a good idea to take steroids, get into contest shape and eat around 5-6 meals a day after a heart transplant... but I'm not a doctor.

RIP.

Your right, whats up with his gut?? anyway RIP JOE

HalloweenMan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:51:08 PM »

joe baglio ~~almost~~ died for you bitches! RIP

JimmyTheFish · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2007, 01:08:48 PM »

RIP Joey

bmacsys · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2007, 01:11:40 PM »

We use to call Baglio Joe bag a donuts. RIP.

Pollux · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2007, 01:13:32 PM »

Another one bites the dust.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:02:44 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on March 11, 2007, 12:55:49 PM

As much as Dave would not like to hear comments like this (and I can understand that), this has to be said. No one should be using drugs and undertaking the other rigors of bodybuilding in such an extreme medical state. I understand the mentality of wanting to do what you love until the end though - I'm extremely grateful that doing what I love to the end won't accelerate the time in which that happens to be. $:-\$

it does NOT have to be said. he made the choices he did, draw your own conclusions. RIP.

Stavios · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:11:10 PM »

RIP

Matt: I agree but you should start another thread for this

Robert_Lopez · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:41:53 PM »

I am so honored & proud to say he was one of my great friends. He went out of his way to help people, to be my friend, to support anything I was trying to do life, be it a bodybuilding contest, help me train, come by himself to whatever DJ gig I had. He loved his wife, his huge st.bearnard, and this sport of bodybuilding. I'm gonna miss you my friend, I love you, Rest in peace.

Robbie

unbatrainer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:57:11 PM »

Hedgehog · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2007, 03:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on March 11, 2007, 02:11:10 PM

RIP

Matt: I agree but you should start another thread for this

Frankly, I don't see the need for another thread.

It's always sad to see a human life end.

Baglio made his choices, and I'm sure anyone aiding him in using gear after the transplant knows what part they played in all of this.

So that doesn't really need to be touched on.

-Hedge

VGalanti · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2007, 05:21:41 PM »

Joe and I met back at the 89 suburban here in NJ, years later we became training partners for a short time.

As Robby Lopez mentioned, Joe was an awesome guy.

My condolences to his family.

Vinny Galanti

Earl1972 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2007, 05:40:33 PM »

rest in peace

E

gymrat3082 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2007, 07:10:24 PM »

CF · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:54:57 PM »

As Rob and Vinny have already said, Joe was an "AWESOME" guy. I too had the pleasure of knowing him. God rest his soul, - a truly great human being. I'll miss you buddy.

Carlo

Karl Kox · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:27:24 PM »

thats horrible RIP