In honor of its upcoming 60th season this year, Van Nest Little League celebrated its annual opening day ceremony last Saturday, April 9 at its fields located at 1500 Waters Place. Parents and children were joined by Senator Jeff Klein and local league sponsors in commemorating this time honored yearly tradition. Aside from playing and watching America’s favorite pastime unfold before them, guests were also treated to raffle prizes and a chance to take pictures with the team. Pictured above, Senator Jeff Klein (c) joins the Van Nest Little League Board and sponsors on the ball field as Fr. Matthew Furey, (below left) St. Francis Xavier Church pastor, throws out the opening day pitch.Photo by Silvio Pacifico
The Van Nest Hardware team coaches and players are pumped for Saturday, April 9’s opening day game.
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Coach Gus Menecal will have his chance to see his favorite team after winning two Mets tickets during Saturday’s raffle.
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(l-r) The Van Nest Little League Board’s Anthony Amoroso, president; Joseph DiFazio, Sr., 1st vice president, Frank Vignali, board member and Joseph DiFazio, Jr., 2nd vice president celebrate yet another successful opening day ceremony for the eague.
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Fr. Matthew Furey, St. Francis Xavier Church pastor, throws out the opening day pitch.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico
