Chicago White Sox fans, relatives and fans of the game of baseball will get their chances to pay respects to Minnie Miñoso when a public visitation takes place fron noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Church in Chicago, according to USA Today.

Miñoso was Major League Baseball's first black Latino player. He passed away Saturday and was believed to be 90.

This Saturday, a memorial service will also be held at Holy Family Church. Right after the service, a procession will pass by U.S. Cellular Field, home of the White Sox, where a statue of Miñoso stands.

President Obama released a statement on Miñoso's passing.

He said Miñoso came to the U.S. from Cuba to play baseball in the Major League, even though he could have made more money elsewhere. As Miñoso and other minority players came to the league, they faced racial slurs and unequal treatment.

Miñoso overcame the harsh treatment and earned multiple All-Star appearances and Gold Glove awards.

Obama added that even though Miñoso did not get elected into the Hall of Fame before passing away, his story was great and inspires black and Latino people all over the world.

Obama concluded: "Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to his family and fans in Chicago, Cleveland, and around the world. "

Miñoso's family requests that instead of flowers being sent, donations in Miñoso's memory should be made to Chicago White Sox Charities by visiting www.whitesox.com/donate.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu took Miñoso's passing awfully hard. He originally declined to talk to the media because he was having difficulty dealing with the death, but did so on Tuesday.

"It's very painful for all of the Cubans here and for the fans, the organization and everyone," Abreu told the Chicago Tribune through a team interpreter. "He was an incredible person. I learned so much from him."

Even after retiring many years ago, Miñoso remained close to the White Sox clubhouse. Abreu said Miñoso "was always there for us."