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Participants in the inaugural Robert V. Semenza Softball Tournament in 2012 stand under the sign that was placed in his memory on the field that now bears his name at Old Forge’s Pagnotti Park. This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon.
by Stephanie Longo
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By all accounts, Robert V. Semenza of Old Forge was dedicated not just to his family and his community, but also to a game that now bears his name as an annual tournament in his memory. “The Moosic/Old Forge Softball League was a huge passion of my dad’s,” recalled his son, Bob. “He was involved in softball and recreation for more than 45 years and could never get away from it. He was president of the league for many years and I know he would never want to see it fold.” The fourth annual Robert V. Semenza Softball Tournament will be held this Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon at Old Forge’s Pagnotti Park, where the softball field was dedicated in Semenza’s memory in 2012. There will also be a variety of raffles, as well as Old Forge Little League games at Bosak Field, which is also in Pagnotti
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Park. The tournament will consist of teams that are part of the Moosic/Old Forge Softball League, and a food tent featuring risotto, sausage and peppers, porketta, hot dogs, hamburgers and other picnic fare. “My dad was a very dedicated person,” Semenza said. “He never stopped short on anything, always finishing what he started no matter how big or small it was. He was loyal and helped anyone he could without expecting anything in return. Over the years, the things that he has done have showed me how loved in the community and area my dad was. He helped, accomplished and devoted his time to help with many things in his life and, for that, people loved him.” This year’s committee has grown in size and includes Semenza, Gina Sallavanti, Michelle Semenza Zaykowski, Marguerite Semenza, Armando Sallavanti, MaryLynn Bartoletti, Bernadine Miller, MaryLou Febbo, Dave Febbo Jr., Linda
Marino Brooks, Rosarie Marino, Tony DiMattia and Joseph Dominick. Part of the benefit of having such a large committee, Semenza said, is that everyone is dedicated to promoting the fight to end stomach cancer. Proceeds from the tournament benefit not just the Moosic/Old Forge Softball League but also the Debbie’s Dream Foundation, which aims to find a cure for the disease. “Debbie’s Dream Foundation is an organization that my dad looked to for help and guidance because so little was known about the disease,” Semenza said. T-shirts will also be available on the day of the tournament and raffle tickets for a wheelbarrow of cheer and a handtruck of beer are available for $5 each. For purchases or for more information, call 570-840-7313, 570-878-0248, 570-575-2037 or 570-335-5596. Raffle tickets are also available at Uniforms for All Sports, 520 S. Main St., Old Forge.