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Thanks for Coming to our
2023 Reading Baseball
Alumni Dinner & Reunion ��
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This is PART 1
PART 2 will be a separate link also on the website
�Thanks for the great turnout:�57 PLAYERS – 27 TEAMS - 6 DECADES��Every player here tonight is featured on at least one slide, somewhere in this 306-slide show!��INTRODUCTIONS���
Alumni News and Announcements�
Congratulations to �Bill ‘08 and Katie Cataldo �William Paul Cataldo III was born in February 2022
Congratulations to
Zack Driscoll ‘12 on his engagement to RMHS grad Ashley Testa
Congratulations to �Greg Porter ‘98 and his wife, Jackie.�Baby boy, Aidan, was born in October 2022
Congratulations to
Sean McGoldrick ‘08 and his wife, Jordan. �f�Hayes Mark McGoldrick �was born in August 7, 2022
Our friend Al Weston ’71 became a grandfather on November 23 when his daughter, Molly, gave birth to Jack Edward McCabe. �Congratulations to Al, �his wife Martha, �Molly & her husband Patrick
Steve and Katie Gath are expecting a baby girl in June who will join big brothers Connor and Liam
Congratulations to Adam Halley ’11� for completing the Boston Marathon�
Scott Farris head coached his Mariners team to the Reading Babe Ruth League Championship last spring.
Alumni Coaching �High School Baseball
Congratulations to Jon Whalen and Austin Prep Baseball;:
2022 Division III Undefeated State Champions
Jon Rosenthal just returned from Ecuador, where he volunteered with MEDLIFE, a non-profit organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development projects.
Streaks
Steve Palladino: 2573 consecutive days walking over 10,000 steps*
*active streak
Reading Baseball Alumni Club Outstanding Contributor Award
We give recognition to (non-alumni) who positively impact Reading Baseball Alumni Club. In 2022 the award went to Deidra Vitale, owner of JagWear Apparel, who has made our alumni t-shirts for several years. Deidra wrote:
Hi Peter,
I want you to know that I was grateful and honored to receive this award but I've already received the highest award I'll ever receive and that has been the privilege and honor of working with you and The Reading Baseball Alumni.
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�Jesse Woods ‘00�2023 will be his fifth year as Head Baseball Coach at Colby College�
Tom White�Reading Baseball Asst. Coach 2013
Now Head Coach at Colby-Sawyer College where he is a Hall of Fame Alumnus.
Alumni Coaching College Baseball
Colby’s roster includes Cole Tully, RMHS 2020
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Bob Macaluso ’82 is Head Coach of the North Shore Navigators of the NECBL
Jon Whalen ‘95 is the Navs’ Pitching Coach�F
Maco has also coached:
Reading Legion�Melrose HS�Weston HS�Springfield College�Brewster - Cape Cod League�Alaskan Baseball League�Muhlenburg College�Cal State LA�UC Irvine�Cal State Bakersfield�Pacific University
Mac has a Wikipedia page and appeared in Moneyball!
BOB MACALUSO
MACOBALL
We all know that Bob Macaluso had a part in Moneyball.
We think Maco, rather than Brad Pitt, should have gotten top billing.
In Memoriam
Let us always remember in our thoughts and prayers our Reading Baseball brothers whom we have lost:
David Beers ‘79
Paul Ruff ‘82
Russell Hunt ‘00
Andy Curto ‘77
Steve Sample ‘07
�Jory McKinley ‘80�
Mark Angelo ‘78 �
Gil Congdon
Head Coach, Reading Baseball 1969-1976
Jonn
John Barrett ‘84
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�Coach’s wish:�kk� Let us embrace our special brotherhood and commit to sticking together – �celebrate our teammates’ happy times and support our teammates in tough times. ��We will continue to need each other as we navigate through our lives.
Lighten the Mood with�A Classic Reading Baseball School Story
Alumni� Look-Alikes
Alumni Mom Sheila Tully
Vice President Kamala Harris and …
Jamie Cerretani ‘00
Alex Bregman…and…
Mark DeMasse ‘02
Jon Lester …. and…
Macklemore and …
Dan Foley ‘98
Alex Cora and . . .
Tom Zaya ‘87
Colin Capernick
… and
Jon Rosenthal ‘02
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISONS
You decide – doppelgangers or not close at all?
Trea Turner and Jeff Wyer ‘09
Ron Rivera and Tom Fratto ‘94
Terry Francona and� Chuck Ross ‘74
RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame – November 2022
Congratulations to
Chris Donegan ‘94
Mark DeMasse ’02
Pat Kiley ’08
(plaques presented by RMHS Athletic Director Tom Zaya ’87)
Chris Donegan 1994
Chris was a tough, versatile, All-Scholastic football player.
In baseball, he was a highly respected leader on the 19-1 Middlesex League Champion and Hall of Fame team.
In ‘94 Chris slashed .356/.486/.508 with a .996 OPS
Excellent 2nd baseman with just 3 errors in 63 chances (.952)
Middlesex League All-Star Team
Pat Kiley 2008
Pat was an All-Scholastic player on the 2008 Super 8 Champion Hockey Team.
He also was a two-year starter in CF ‘07-’08:
30 Runs, 34 Hits, 7 Doubles, 15 SB and 1 Error in 70 chances
Hit a Homerun in Tourney Game!
Mark DeMasse 2002
Now Mark is even more highly regarded as a Great Alumnus – a stalwart at ALL our alumni events!
Mark was a 3-sport captain and earned 9 varsity letters in football, wrestling, baseball.
He was highly regarded, in all three sports, by his teammates, coaches opponents.
“DeMass”
At the time of his graduation, he had following ranks:
By the way, we have 10 HOF players here tonight:
Brian O’Neil ’83
Jim Murphy ’93
Chris Donegan ’94
Tom Fratto ’94
Steve Langone ’96
David Pizzotti ’96
Tim Bryant ’01
Mark DeMasse ’02
Mike Ottariano ’02
Steve Gath ‘03
Additional Hall of Famers who played Reading Baseball (since 1977)
Mark Angelo ‘78
Jeff Miller ‘85
Steve Lane ‘87
David George ‘90
Erik Olson ‘97
Erik Kaloyanides ‘98
Jamie Cerretani ‘00
Chris Pizzotti ‘04
Pat Kiley ‘08
Upcoming Events in 2023
We will hold our annual events:
Alumni Dinner (tonight!)
Alumni Game – Cooperstown
Alumni Game – Pete Mosc Ballpark
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And would like to try:
Reading Baseball Alumni Red Sox Game
Plus any other event you wish to propose
Cooperstown 2023
Saturday, July 1
&
Sunday, July 2
Join us for another fabulous Alumni Weekend in Cooperstown!
���Reading Baseball Alumni Dinner & Reunion -- March 6, 2022��We had a terrific Alumni Dinner & Reunion at the Horseshoe Grille as 49 guys, spanning 5 decades, enjoyed a night of food, drink, reminiscing and camaraderie. �This was one of our largest turnouts ever, and feedback was that it was one of our best events!�
DARNELL CANADA ‘89 AND TOM QUINN ‘91
PAUL SUMNER ‘91 AND CHRIS CURLEY ‘88
JOHN O’KEEFE ‘71 AND JACK MARLIN ‘79
SCOTT FARRIS ‘85 AND
JOE PICANO ‘81
ED STANTON ’82,
GREG BERNARD ‘82
PETE MCHUGH ‘92
NICK FACE ’08
TOM ZAYA ‘87,
COACH ACE BRYSON
GARY D’ENTREMONT ‘87
MEN OF THE EARLY 80’S:
ED STANTON ’82,
GREG BERNARD ‘82
JOE PICANO ’81
STEVE PALLADINO ‘82
CAPTAINS:
SCOTT TULLY ‘13 AND
ZACK DRISCOLL ‘12
PLAYERS FROM THE GREAT 2001/20002 TEAMS:�MARK DEMASSE ‘02, KEVIN DONAHUE ‘02, TIM BRYANT ‘01, JON ROSENTHAL ’02�PLUS THE FABULOUS JOHN FEUDO ‘95�
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BOYS FROM THE INCREDIBLE 90’S TEAMS:�JOSH MARTIN ‘95, DENNIS GRAMOLINI ‘99, COLEY FOLEY ‘94, JOHN FEUDO ‘95, JON WHALEN ‘95, STEVE LANGONE ‘96
OUR YOUNG ALUMNI FROM SUPERB TEAMS OF 2010-2014:�ADAM HALLEY ‘11, CHRIS WELCH ‘11, GREG ALTOBELLO ‘12, �DREW ZACCARDI ‘12, COACH JASON ZERFAS ‘99, NICK CLIVIO ‘14
Highlight of the reunion was special tribute to the� 1991 and 2011 teams
2011: 16-4�BACK: ANTHONY DESIMONE, PAUL ANDRICK, SCOTT TULLY, DREW ZACCARDI, ZACK DRISCOLL, MAC COOK�FRONT: ADAM HALLEY, JEFF COVITZ, CHRIS WELCH, COACH MOSC
��1991: 17-3�MIDDLESEX LEAGUE CHAMPS�DIVISION II NORTH FINALS�
ENJOYING THE 1991 SLIDESHOW
1991:
RICH CURLEY
BILL ROONEY
DESI CONTE
TOM QUINN ‘91 – FROM VHS TAPE!
FRANNY MCHUGH STYLIN IN HIS 1991 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP JACKET!
BACK: TOM QUINN, FRANNY MCHUGH, COACH MOSC, PETE MCHUGH, BILL ROONEY, MARK CAFAZZO
FRONT: DESI CONTE, PAUL SUMNER, RICH CURLEY, MATT MINGHELLA, MARK TORRISI
Reading Baseball Alumni Weekend�Cooperstown, NY�August 2022
We hope you join us in Cooperstown!�In addition to the games, there is much to do!
Cooperstown Fun Park: Cooperstown NO Fun Park�if your team gets banned from the Park (like our 2002 team did)
Many potential Saturday morning “hustle doubles” turned into
“jog-to-first singles”, thanks to Friday night at Cooleys!
The parking lot and entrance at Doubleday Field have been beautified. �The field and stands will be improved, as well!
READING (MA) HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM AND ALUMNI CLUB and Coaches’ bricks at Doubleday entrance
GAME 1�Pre-game instructions & Doubleday Rules
�Brian & Mark DeMasse
Jason Zerfas,
Anthony DeSimone
Pre-game
Father & Son: Playing catch the correct way
Are we gonna play or just stand around and talk?
�As usual, Zerf is on the mound!
Pete Collins ‘79 & nephew Pete Collins
Kevin Palladino – John Feudo ‘95
Dan Foley ’98 -- Mac Cook ‘12
Al Weston ’71 -- Jason Zerfas ‘99
Anthony DeSimone ’12 -- Brian DeMasse ’03
Mark Torrisi ’91 -- Mark DeMasse ‘02
Both guys played great, in both games.
But I guess we have no game photos of them!
Jon Vedder ’83 -- Java Driscoll ‘95
One of the reasons I love Coop is that Pete and I take BP about 10 times in preparation. �l�How lucky are Mike Mosc and I that Pete has been part of our baseball lives since 1967
Sully Mosc
Pete Mosc
Mike Mosc
Pete Collins
Mike Collins
Vinnie Zaccardi
One of the reasons I love Coop is that Pete and I take BP about 10 times in preparation. �l�How lucky are Mike Mosc and I that Pete has been part of our baseball lives since 1967
Sully Mosc
Pete Mosc
Mike Mosc
Pete Collins
Mike Collins
Vinnie Zaccardi
Steve Palladino ’82 -- Coach Mosc ‘71
Saturday Night in Cooperstown is our reunion party: pizza, beer, camaraderie, and stories
Slide Show, Raffle
Stories
Daisy & Dad
Game 1 Awards:�Outstanding Pitcher - Zerf
Outstanding Offensive Player – Anthony DeSimone�Outstanding Defensive Player – Dan Foley
Outstanding Alumnus Award� Mark DeMasse
Scenes from Game 2
Pre-Game Sprints!
Brian DeMasse & Jackson Feudo
Kevin Palladino and Ump
Foley�Collins �DeSimone�Mosc
Al Weston & Pete Moscariello�Great friends since Eisenhower was President!
John and Jax Feudo -- Ray and Jon Vedder�was a huge help to have Jax, Ray, Avery Foley to pinch run and play defense for us
Daisy Zerfas was such a good sport to get up at 4 am for drive to Coop and endure the trip
Proud moment for all – Kevin and Steve Palladino with Coach
Our fantastic Coop Mom, Pam DeMasse, with Mark and Brian
Front: Mark DeMasse, Mark Torrisi�Back: Dan Foley, Pete Collins, Kevin Palladino
Front: Al Weston, Jason Zerfas�Back: Brian DeMasse, Jon Vedder, Jason Zerfas
This team won both games!�Front: Pete Collins, Pete Mosc�Back: John Feudo, Anthony DeSimone, Java Driscoll
The Fabulous Foleys:�Sam, Avery, Melissa
Always great when family members make the trip:�Melissa Foley, Steve Palladino, �Pam DeMasse, Daisy Zerfas
Additional Highlights
We awarded three more medals after Game 2:��Mark DeMasse – Outstanding Pitcher��Pete Collins (nephew) – Outstanding Def. Player��Java Driscoll – Outstanding Offensive Player��Outstanding Player for the weekend awarded to Coach Mosc (I am moved to know that this was to recognize my efforts in organizing/executing the weekend – thank you)
Great guys, great players, great families