VINNY BOVE
CENTERFIELD
Vinny passed away in October, 2022 at the age of 54. He was a long time regular GNSB player and one of our best. He was a five tool player who could, run, hit, throw, field and hit with power. Despite his illness Vinny would show up occasionally, coming all the way from Massapequa, and still managed to play at a very high level.
He was modest, always smiling and never had a bad word for anybody. At his wake we learned that he had won multiple EMMY awards for his work as a TV cameraman. He never bragged or talked about it, so it was the first that we had heard of it. He covered NFL games and the Olympics, amongst several other sporting events.
He would love to come to our games wearing Major League uniforms of which he had several. He was always a welcome sight. We are going to miss him greatly.
RIP VIN.
He was modest, always smiling and never had a bad word for anybody. At his wake we learned that he had won multiple EMMY awards for his work as a TV cameraman. He never bragged or talked about it, so it was the first that we had heard of it. He covered NFL games and the Olympics, amongst several other sporting events.
He would love to come to our games wearing Major League uniforms of which he had several. He was always a welcome sight. We are going to miss him greatly.
RIP VIN.
JOE HYMAN
LEFT FIELD
Joe Hyman played Sunday GNSB for many years. He passed away in May, 2020, several months after having heart surgery from which he never recovered.
He was a very solid hitter and fielder. For most of his playing days he played left field. Health issues allowed him to make a only a handful of appearances in recent years, but he always had a strong desire to keep playing and was a paid up member for 2020. In addition to his fine softball skills, Joe was one of the sweetest, nicest, men ever to grace us. He never argued a call or had a bad word for anybody. Always positive, his signature expression, which many others would imitate, was "Ni-i-i-ce piece of hitting."
Joe will be sorely missed. They don't make them any better. RIP Joe
He was a very solid hitter and fielder. For most of his playing days he played left field. Health issues allowed him to make a only a handful of appearances in recent years, but he always had a strong desire to keep playing and was a paid up member for 2020. In addition to his fine softball skills, Joe was one of the sweetest, nicest, men ever to grace us. He never argued a call or had a bad word for anybody. Always positive, his signature expression, which many others would imitate, was "Ni-i-i-ce piece of hitting."
Joe will be sorely missed. They don't make them any better. RIP Joe
MARTY PROPPER
FIRST BASE
A beloved, long time Great Neck Weekend Softball player, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 79.
He was a major part of our softball family and a real character that made everyone laugh and smile. He will be very sorely missed.
Rest In Peace Marty. You'll be forever in our thoughts.
Thank you Marty for being part of and enriching our lives.
He was a major part of our softball family and a real character that made everyone laugh and smile. He will be very sorely missed.
Rest In Peace Marty. You'll be forever in our thoughts.
Thank you Marty for being part of and enriching our lives.
JERRY KATZ
PITCHER AND SECOND BASE
This Summer 2019, our Great Neck Weekend Softball Family sadly and unexpectedly lost long time favorite, Jerry Katz. Jerry played with us for a quarter of a century. He mostly pitched or played 2B and was a major character in our game. Shortly after his passing, his sons Justin and Jason came over to our field to throw out the first pitch. RIP Jerry. We will miss greatly. We are all shaken.
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STEVE JURRIST
RIGHT FIELD, FIRST BASE
A major force in Great Neck Weekend Softball with a one of a kind, larger than life, personality. Steve
Steve was a ferocious competitor, with a monstrous swing. Until his illness he rarely missed a game. Steve passed away on August 9, 2018 at the age of 56. Despite his battle with cancer, he played up until 2 months before his passing.
His presence will be sorely missed. Goodbye loyal friend. R.I.P.
Steve was a ferocious competitor, with a monstrous swing. Until his illness he rarely missed a game. Steve passed away on August 9, 2018 at the age of 56. Despite his battle with cancer, he played up until 2 months before his passing.
His presence will be sorely missed. Goodbye loyal friend. R.I.P.
