Members are inducted into the Union County Softball Hall of Fame based on their meritorious contributions and service to The Game.
Each of these exceptional Hall of Fame Members has made The Game better by their contributions, supportive participation, and consistent devotion to excellence.
Jim Powers
2021
***Distinguished Service***
“50 Years” Dedicated as a USA Umpire
Player, Umpire, and Mentor to Many
Frank Iazzetta
2021
***Player Slow Pitch***
There were Great Players & then there was Frankie
A Mainstay on the Sticky Fingers Team & Any Team Played On
An Intense Player Every Game, Who had All the Tools to Make Him a Great Player
Gave 110% Every Time he Stepped on the Field
Robert DeBellis
2021
***Meritorious Service***
A Team Sponsor, Manager and Player
In Leagues from Law Enforcement through Senior Softball
A Man of Quality and Class
Bob Continues to Sponsor, Manage & Play the Game of Softball
Carolyn Donner
2021
***Meritorious Service***
Attributes Consist of Umpire/Assignor/Coach/Director/Leader
An “All-Around Softball Champion”
Indicted into Both the NJSIAA & Westfield Hall of Fame
Carmen Coppola
2021
***Player Slow Pitch/Fast Pitch***
A Great Outfielder & Clutch Hitter in Both Fast and Slow Pitch
A Heads Up Player Who Always Knew the Situation of the Game
A Great Teammate and True Gentleman On and Off the Field
Joe Buontempo
2021
***Player Slow Pitch***
Joe was a Player, Manager and Team Sponsor throughout his Career
Joe Played Outfield in his Early Years before Moving to 2nd Base for the Latter Part of his Career
A Solid Hitter with Intensity and Desire Whenever he Stepped Onto the Field
Greg Weber
2021
***Player Slow Pitch***
A Great Outfielder in Both Union County Softball, State & National Play with the Roselle Knights of Columbus Team
A 5-time, NJ Knights of Columbus State Tournament MVP
He Helped Lead his Roselle Knights Team to a National Championship in 1995
Ron Zimmer
2021
***Meritorious Service***
A Navy Veteran who Served his Country Proudly
Currently Commander of the Roselle American Legion
A Team Sponsor, Retired Manager and Player
Still a True Fan of Senior Softball
Joe McEvoy
2021
***Meritorious Service***
Last Original Member of the St Bart’s Old Timers Softball League
A League Director, Team Sponsor and Senior Softball Player
A RARE Person who has Always put the Interests of the League Before His Own
Edward T. Belford
2021
***Player Slow Pitch***
Eddie “B”
Was a Great Short-stop
“Mr Clutch'” Who Later Transitioned to Pitching
A Great Teammate who was Highly Admired by his Peers Both On and Off the Field
Joe Massimino
2021
***Player Slow Pitch***
A Premier Player Among the Softball Circuit
Being a Solid Power Hitter, Still Plays Hard Every Game He’s in
One of the Hardest Guys to Get Out When He Comes to Bat
A Great Teammate & Competitor for the Game of Softball
John Amato
2017
Player, Coach, League Director
Facilitator of Softball For the Love of the Game
Providing the opportunity For Others to Participate
Gene Antonucci
2015
Rock Solid Shortstop
6-Time MVP
Over 50 League Championships
Coach of Adult & Youth Teams
Champion of Champions
Keith Benovengo
2013
The Consummate Softball Person
Player, Umpire, Director
ASA Commissioner
Touched the Life of Everyone He Came in Contact With
George Brokaw
2005
Inaugural Member
For his Lifetime Love and Heartfelt Fire for Softball
Premier Player, Coach
Umpire and Friend of The Game
Emanuel Caravano
2015
A Fan of The Game
Every Player Was His Friend
Sponsor “Caravano’s Road Runners”
A Friend to the Community
A Man of Quality & Class
Charles Cobbs
2019
USSSA Umpire-in-Chief Since 2010
USSSA Women’s World and Nationals
Union County Umpire Cadet of the Year
Respected by his Friends and Peers
Alexander Dowzycki
2009
Premier Pitcher in County and State
A Great Softball Player
Veteran Who Served His Country
Navy Sixth Fleet Champion
Bill Dugan
2019
40-year veteran
Participated in over 4,800 games
Lifetime .650 hitter, Superlative 2B
10 Championship Teams
15 Championship Series
Joe Fuerst
2009
A Great Player
A Quality Umpire
A Veteran Who Served His Country
Mentor to Many
Friend to All
Don Geddis
2015
Fast Pitch Player for over 50 Years
22 League, County and State Championships
5 Mayors Trophy Championships
4 ASA National Tournaments
A Gentleman On & Off the Field
Ed Kushner
2011
A Great Player in County and National Play
League Director
Linden PAL, Halecki’s, Hit-Men
Senior Softball, Linden, NJ
For the Love of The Game
Dom Lawrence
2015
Founder & League Director
St. Bart’s Old Timers League
Longest Standing Union County League
League Commissioner 27 Years
An Outstanding Citizen
Linda Lensch
2005
Inaugural Member
National Champion
True Blue
Player, Coach, and Umpire
Always at the Top of Her Game
Frank Malta
2019
Played With Sticky Fingers from 1971 to 1984
30 Home Runs in 30 Games in 1971
Known as a good teammate and misses those teammates that have passed on
Joe Massaro
2007
National Indicator Fraternity
ASA Gold Medal Level, ASA Elite
He Has Set the Bar For All Umpires
To Excel to Reach
He is Number One
Erin McGuinness
2015
Founder of Play Ball for Miracles
The Children’s Miracle Network
Her Dedication to the Cause was to Help Others Through The Game of Softball
Robert “Red” Migliore
2019
50 Years in Union County Sports
Coach, Umpire, & Sponsor
Inspirational Life Teacher
True Friend of The Game
Patrick Mooney
2019
40 Years Dedicated Player & Teammate
Played in Both Fastpitch and Slowpitch
Played at the Top Levels and Brought Winning With Him
Has Continued That Level of Play with His Senior Competition
Don Montefusco
2017
A Player’s Player
A Winner Amongst Winners
A Champion’s Champion
Dedicated to Excellence
Forever a Lover of The Game
Gary Moran
2017
The Face of Union County Softball
Beloved by Players, Parents and Umpires
Forever “Blue”
Ray Ortel
2007
Quality with Class
Mentor to Many
Friend to All
As a Player and an Umpire
Barry Orth
2019
Always a Clutch Pitcher
He Was a Force Up The Middle on Defense
His Pitching Was Always Championship Caliber
Dedicated ASA/USA Umpire
James D. Peters
2019
Founding Member of Union County Softball Umpires Association
45 Years of Commitment to ASA/USA Softball
National Umpire & Chief for Mid-Atlantic Area
A Dedicated Umpire, Teacher & Friend
Becky Riccitelli
2019
She was a Tremendous Pitcher That Always Wanted the Ball
She Worked on Her Skill and Always Worked at Being the Best
From the Minute She Stepped Inside The Circle, Becky Was All Business
Becky Will Always Be Missed But Never Forgotten
Jerry Riporti
2019
A Champions Champion
Played For Over 20 Years And Won Over 125 Tournament Championships
Lived In The Winners Circle
2018 USSSA Hall of Fame Inductee
Bill Smith
2019
3 ASA National Tournaments
5 ASA National Schools
ASA Mid Atlantic Regional UIC Award
Indicator Award Recipient
20-year NCAA College Umpire
Harry Streep
2013
Perfected the Art of Slow Pitch
A Great Hitter
A Great Pitcher
A Great Competitor
A Game Changer
The Signorello Family
2009
Frenchy’s “The Original Sports Bar”
Sponsor of Teams, Always a Friend
Never ending Support for Union County Softball
Anthony M. Yacek
2011
A Great Player and Veteran
A True Friend to Softball
A Polish Falcon and All-Star
Still Playing Senior Ball
Competes for Charity