New York State USBC Hall of Fame
Losurdo, Musto, Strom Baird to Enter NYS Hall of Fame
Menzie to Receive 'Service' Award
JANUARY 14, 2013 – Joe Losurdo of Old Hickory, Tenn., a standout in the Oswego USBC for three decades; Jodi Musto of Schenectady, holder of the nation’s highest league average for a female in four separate seasons, and Anne Strom Baird of Cortland, a longtime state and local association director, are this year’s inductees into the New York State USBC Hall of Fame.
Losurdo and Musto, holders of several titles in NYS USBC tournaments, will be enshrined in the Male Superior Performance and Female Superior Performance categories while Strom Baird will be inducted into the Female Meritorious Service.
The NYS USBC Awards Committee also announced that Ellen Menzie of Bergen (Rochester USBC WBA) is the 2013 recipient of the Service to Youth Award for her 40-year commitment to youth bowling in her hometown. The NYS USBC Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 1 at the Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany. Tickets for the dinner are $40 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Mike Pettinella, NYS USBC association manager, at 585-343-3736 or at bowlny300@yahoo.com.
All dinners will be served with a Caesar salad, fresh vegetable selected by the chef, oven fresh rolls, relish tray, New York Cheesecake and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Choice of one: Bourbon Grilled Chicken - Boneless breast of chicken, marinated and char-grilled, drizzled with a rich bourbon glaze and served with roasted fingerling potatoes. Sliced Roasted New York Sirloin of Beef – Sliced New York sirloin, topped with a demi-glace, served with potato Provencale. All dinners will be served with a Caesar salad, fresh vegetable selected by the chef, oven fresh rolls, relish tray, New York Cheesecake and freshly brewed coffee and teas.
Losurdo has compiled an impressive resume since the late 1980’s -- winning more than 30 scratch tournaments, including the Syracuse Herald Masters and King Pin Singles, and placing second more than 20 times. In New York State USBC events, he has recorded two 300 games and two 800 series in New York State Open Championships (300, 1994 team event; 300 and 800, 2004, doubles event; and 800, 2006, doubles event); placed first in doubles twice (1989, 1994), and has three top-5 finishes in the NYS Masters.
A former PBA member with several regional and national “cashes” to his credit, Losurdo was a finalist in the ABC Masters, placed fourth in the USBC Championships team event in 2003 and has a 19-year average of 204 at the USBC national tournament. In the Syracuse/Oswego area, he has several team, doubles and singles association tournament victories and won the high average title in Syracuse classic leagues on several occasions.
He was the head coach of the Oswego High School bowling team from 1988-92, leading his team to the state championship in 1991, and is a member of the Oswego Bowling Hall of Fame and the Oswego High School Sports Hall of Fame.
Musto, a member of the Albany and Schenectady bowling Halls of Fame, is a four-time national high average winner (1997-98, 98-99, 2002-03 and 09-10), with a high of 243.6 in 2009- 10.
She is a NYS Queens champion (2010) and holder of several titles -- including two team championships (1998-99) and an all-events championship (1999) -- in her 17 years of participation in the NYS Women’s Championships. She has rolled hundreds of 700 series, more than a dozen 800 series – with a high series of 856 -- and at least 33 perfect games.
An Albany “Bowler of the Year” on several occasions, Musto is a multiple Empire State Games medalist and a four-time Women’s All-Star Association tournament champion.
Strom Baird has been a member of the Cortland Women’s Bowling Association and Seven Valley USBC for 46 years, having served in various capacities – including local association s ecretary for 28 years and local youth association vice president for 20 years. She also is the current president of the Cortland Women’s 600 Club and served as secretary of that organization for 11 years.
A member of the Cortland WBA Hall of Fame and Seven Valley USBC Hall of Fame, she also serves as a director of the NYS Women’s 600 Club is a past director of the NYS WBA (1993-2007). At the national level, she has been a member of the Women’s 600 Club since 1979 and earned a plaque in 2011 for bowling 25 years in the national tournament.
She is an avid bowler and also is a certified coach. She has earned several awards for her service to bowling – Cortland Bowling Association Rol Randall Achievement Award, Cortland Youth Association Coach of the Year and NYS WBA Service to Youth Award. A participant in numerous state tournaments, she has a high game of 255, high series of 639 and high average of 167.
Menzie served as the youth league coordinator for 40 years at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen, starting in 1970 at the urging of her daughter – one of four children who grew up as bowlers. Now 92, she gave it in 2010 up due to health reasons.
CLICK HERE to read an article about Ellen’s devotion to youth bowling, written by NYS USBC Association Manager Mike Pettinella.
2012 Hall of Fame Ceremony at The DoubleTree in East Syracuse

NEW YORK STATE HALL OF FAMERS: Thomas Solimine Sr., left; Gina Wrights Redding and Robert Hoefer were inducted into the New York State USBC Hall of Fame on Saturday (June 9) at The DoubleTree in East Syracuse.

INDUCTEE: Patricia Allen, left, of Ithaca, was inducted into the NYS USBC Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service. She was nominated by Sally Iacovelli, right, a NYS USBC board member.

SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT: Mary Chase of Tonawanda is the center of attention after receiving the NYS USBC Service to Youth Award Saturday night. From left are Greater Buffalo USBC representatives Beth O'Brien and Elaine Koszuta, Chase, Linda Bardol of Tonawanda (who nominated Chase) and NYS USBC Director Karen Krauss of Albany. Photos by Mike Pettinella/NYS USBC Association Manager.
Hall of Fame and Service Award Nomination Forms
CLICK HERE FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE NOMINATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE NOMINATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR SERVICE TO YOUTH NOMINATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR SERVICE TO BOWLING/COMMUNITY NOMINATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR PROPRIETOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
New York State USBC Hall Of Fame
MEN (NYS USBC merger took effect in 2012) 2012 Robert Hoefer Oswego Superior Performance 2012 Thomas Solimine Sr. White Plains Meritorious Service 2011 Frank Formicola Rochester Meritorious Service 2011 Dick Battista * Outstanding Ability 2010 Jack Moran Canandaigua Meritorious Service 2010 Mark Roth Fulton Outstanding Ability 2010 Tom Baker Buffalo Outstanding Ability 2010 Mike Faliero West Seneca Outstanding Ability 2008 Paul Kupelian Constantia Meritorious Service 2008 Frank Cannistra Utica Meritorious Service 2008 Thomas J. Minnegan Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2008 Gary B. Cunningham Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2008 Joseph Sopp * Cortland Outstanding Ability 2007 Edward Rundle * Ithaca Meritorious Service 2007 William Fortino Rochester Meritorious Service 2007 David Carpenter, Sr. Outstanding Ability - Veteran 2007 Clifford Saliba Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2006 Samuel Ventura Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2006 Michael Daley Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2006 Leo Casarsa * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 2005 Michael Tryniski Fulton Outstanding Ability 2005 Frank Asselta Utica Outstanding Ability 2004 George Zaharis * Johnson City Outstanding Ability 2004 Frank Hermans * Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2004 Andy Melynk Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2004 Mike Christie Albany Outstanding Ability 2003 Angelo Russo* Buffalo Outstanding Ability 2003 Francis Bax Niagara Falls Outstanding Ability 2002 Bud Schwabl Buffalo Outstanding Ability 2002 Martin Fichera Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2002 John Spadaro Eastern Long Island Meritorious Service 2002 Vito Galligano Rome Meritorious Service 2001 Hugo Mcgroty Schenectady Outstanding Ability 2001 "Richard Vigars, Jr.*" Schenectady Outstanding Ability 2001 Pete Cambio Buffalo Outstanding Ability - Veteran 2001 Ray Barton * Elmira Outstanding Ability 2001 Elmer Seidel * Rochester Meritorious Service 2000 Don Gates Syracuse Outstanding Ability 2000 Gus Lampo Endicott/Oneonta Outstanding Ability - Veteran 2000 Jim Lewis Albany Outstanding Ability - Veteran 2000 Al Faragalli * New York City Outstanding Ability 2000 Marty Casio * New York City Outstanding Ability 2000 Thomas DeChalus Eastern Long Island Meritorious Service 2000 William Schwartzenberg * Westchester Meritorious Service 1999 Mark Chafel * Rochester Outstanding Ability 1999 Vince DiNapoli, Sr. * Rochester Outstanding Ability - Veteran 1999 Joe Goleblewski Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1999 Angelo Bell * Batavia Meritorious Service 1998 Junie McMahon * New York City Outstanding Ability 1998 Anthony "Nin" Angelo Lockport Outstanding Ability 1997 Mort Lindsay * New York City Outstanding Ability 1997 Arthur Jeziorski Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1997 Kenneth C. Kreger Tonawanda Meritorious Service 1997 Robert B. Lowe Tonawanda Meritorious Service 1996 Bruce Koch Rochester Outstanding Ability - Veteran 1996 Lou Campi * New York City Outstanding Ability 1996 Phil Versace Poughkeepsie Outstanding Ability 1996 Fred O. Reed * Clyde Meritorious Service 1996 Milton E. Alt * Rochester Meritorious Service 1995 Ray DiSanto Rochester Outstanding Ability - Veteran 1995 Phil Cleary Binghamton Outstanding Ability 1995 Edward Reddy * Syracuse Meritorious Service 1995 Jerry Back * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1995 Frank Santore * New York City Outstanding Ability 1995 Charles Young * Albany Meritorious Service 1995 Sam Furcinito * Utica Meritorious Service 1994 Ken Campbell * Ithaca Outstanding Ability 1994 Jerry Cargill, Sr. Endicott Meritorious Service 1993 Louis Scrimale Syracuse Outstanding Ability 1993 Anthony Quaranto, Sr. Niagara Falls Meritorious Service 1993 Joseph Paussa, Jr. * Syracuse Meritorious Service 1993 J. Nelson Thurston * Lockport Meritorious Service 1993 Joseph Higgins Fulton Meritorious Service 1992 Marty Piraino * Syracuse Outstanding Ability 1992 Joseph Malambri * Fulton Meritorious Service 1992 Joseph Koch * Rochester Outstanding Ability - Veteran 1992 John R. Capozzi Ithaca Meritorious Service 1992 Ben Berinstein * Syracuse Meritorious Service 1992 Louis Barnard Elmira Outstanding Ability 1991 John Russo * Syracuse Outstanding Ability 1991 Harold Shaul * Binghamton Meritorious Service 1991 John R. Nevada Rochester Meritorious Service 1990 Butch Hoefner * Rochester Outstanding Ability 1990 Victor Giromini * Syracuse Outstanding Ability 1990 Morris Cramer Troy Outstanding Ability 1990 William Landgraf * New York City Meritorious Service 1989 Ralph Engan * Westchester Outstanding Ability 1989 Lil Villani Niagara Falls Outstanding Ability 1989 John Walther, Jr. * Albany Outstanding Ability 1989 Herbert E. Burns * Tonawanda Meritorious Service 1988 George Young * Long Island Outstanding Ability 1988 Joe Schmidt * Albany Outstanding Ability 1988 Joe Minella * Rochester Meritorious Service 1988 Chet Power * Rochester Meritorious Service 1988 Robert Lynch * Yonkers Meritorious Service 1987 Edwin Wildey * Rochester Meritorious Service 1987 Blase P. Palumbo * Buffalo Meritorious Service 1987 Vic Herrmann Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1987 Robert Allen * Westchester Outstanding Ability 1986 Jack Zack * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1986 Richard Vigars, Sr. * Albany Outstanding Ability 1986 Al Lattin * New York City Meritorious Service 1986 Addison Jones * Kingston Meritorious Service 1986 Greg Griffo * Syracuse Outstanding Ability 1986 Joe Difiglia * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1986 Eddie Adams * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1985 Larry Sutton * Rochester Outstanding Ability 1985 James Schroeder Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1985 George A. Obenauer * Buffalo Meritorious Service 1985 William Marchese * Buffalo Meritorious Service 1984 Berard Sarno, Sr. * Syracuse Meritorious Service 1984 Joseph Robelotto * Albany Meritorious Service 1984 John Quinzi * Rochester Outstanding Ability 1984 Maurice Hayes * Rochester Meritorious Service 1984 Steve Czerwinski * Buffalo Outstanding Ability 1982 Andy Varipapa * West Hempstead Ability - Charter Member 1982 Barry Spinella * New York City Ability - Charter Member 1982 Tony Sparando * Rego Park Ability - Charter Member 1982 James Smith * Buffalo Ability - Charter Member 1982 John O. Martino * Syracuse Ability - Charter Member 1982 John Koster * East Nyack Ability - Charter Member 1982 Joe Falcaro * New York City Ability - Charter Member 1982 Grazio Castellano * New York City Ability - Charter Member 1982 Frank Caruana * Buffalo Ability - Charter Member 1982 Allie Brandt * Lockport Ability - Charter Member 1982 Joe Thum * New York City Meritorious - Charter Member
*Deceased
WOMEN 1. Iolia F. Lasher, Albany, Meritorious Service 1961 * 2. Ruth Hunzinger, Utica, Meritorious Service 1962 * 3. Alberta E. Crowe, Syracuse, Meritorious Service 1963 * 4. Hattie Dean, Buffalo, Meritorious Service 1963 * 5. Josephine Slezak, NYC, Meritorious Service 1963 * 6. Alice Love, Jamestown, Meritorious Service 1964 * 7. Ruth Brisson, Syracuse, Meritorious Service 1965 * 8. Theresa Reynolds, B-JC-E, Meritorious Service 1966 * 9. Mary E. Ward, Rochester, Meritorious Service 1967 * 10. Addie Ruschmeyer, Westchester, Superior Performance 1968 * 11. Emily Chapman, Poughkeepsie, Meritorious Service 1969 * 12. Gladys Banker, Finger Lakes, Meritorious Service 1970 * 13. Clover Bayley, Watertown, Meritorious Service 1971 * 14. Edith Flansburg, Utica, Meritorious Service 1972 * 15. Harriet Darling, Syracuse, Meritorious Service 1973 * 16. Ermine K. Mulholland, Albany, Meritorious Service 1974 * 17. Margaret J. Barry, Buffalo, Meritorious Service 1974 * 18. Doris Coburn, Buffalo, Superior Performance 1975 19. Mildred Ignizio, Rochester, Superior Performance 1976 20. Jean Leffers, Buffalo, Meritorious Service 1977 * 21. Anne Happel, Poughkeepsie, Meritorious Service 1977 * 22. Katherine Linder, Jamestown, Meritorious Service 1978 * 23. Hazel Fischer, Syracuse, Meritorious Service1979 * 24. Jean Godkin, Geneva, Meritorious Service1980 25. Gladys O' Neill, Gouveneur, Meritorious Service 1981 * 26. Martha Martell, Rochester, Meritorious Service 1982 * 27. Ethel Vogelsang, Buffalo, Superior Performance 1983 * 28. Frances Priolo, Syracuse, Superior Performance 1984 * 29. Marie Munson, Niagara Falls, Meritorious Service 1985 * 30. Jane Rossi, Westchester, Meritorious Service1985 * 31. Phyllis Notaro, Buffalo, Superior Performance 1986 32. Lillian Oliver, Nassau County, Meritorious Service 1986 * 33. Frances Bessette, Plattsburgh, Meritorious Service 1987 * 34. Rose Schatzel, Kingston, Superior Performance 1987 35. Betty Maw, Buffalo, Superior Performance 1988 36. Mary Peters, Syracuse, Meritorious Service 1988 * 37. Helena Perry, Schenectady, Meritorious Service 1989 * 38. Barbara Leicht-Bowers, Albany, Superior Performance 1989 * 39. Helen Green, Buffalo, Superior Performance 1990 * 40. Mary Smack, B-JC-E, Meritorious Service1990 * 41. Connie Barlette, Albany, Meritorious Service1991 * 42. Ethel Brock, Westchester, Meritorious Service1992 * 43. Barbara Shelton, Nassau County, Superior Performance 1992 44. Marie Baxter, Nassau County, Superior Performance 1993 45. Anna M. Fries, Poughkeepsie, Meritorious Service 1993 * 46. Pearl Keller, Westchester, Meritorious Service 1994 47. Jennette Adams, Syracuse, Superior Performance 1994 48. Frances Lansbury, Auburn, Meritorious Service 1995 * 49. Judy Koester, Rochester, Superior Performance 1995 50. Connie Coulter, Glens Falls, Meritorious Service 1996 51. Irene Kreidler, Nassau County, Meritorious Service1997 * 52. Sandy Love, Rochester, Superior Performance 1997 53. Nancy Walczyk, Erie County, Meritorious Service1998 54. Joann Peworchik, B-JC-E, Superior Performance 1998 55. Frances McCormick, Albany, Meritorious Service1999 56. Freida Gates, Syracuse, Superior Performance 1999 57. Beverly Schino, Ithaca, Meritorious Service 2000 * 58. Susan George, Suffolk County, Superior Performance 2000 59. Mildred Hunt, B-J C-E, Meritorious Service2000 * 60. Betty R. Hopkins, Rochester, Meritorious Service2001 61. Carol Crandall, Schenectady, Superior Performance 2001 62. Mary Louise Corkery, Jamestown, Meritorious Service2002 63. Marie Mazone, Albany, Superior Performance 2002 64. Claire ‘Penny’ Noller, Nassau Co., Meritorious Service 2003 * 65. Cindy Coburn-Carroll, Buffalo, Superior Performance 2003 66. Esther Henry, Rochester, Superior Performance 2003 * 67. Bibsy Wansor, Nassau County, Meritorious Service 2004 * 68. Jeanne Zappulla, New York City, Superior Performance 2004 69. Maureen Baker, Rockland Co., Meritorious Service 2005 * 70. Alberta Wambold, Rochester, Superior Performance 2005 71. Colleen Celentani, Rochester, Superior Performance 2006 72. Vi Bonomo, Utica, Meritorious Service 2006 73. Janet Manfredi, Poughkeepsie, Superior Performance 2007 74. Betty K. Kingsley, Rochester, Meritorious Service 2007 75. Denise De Carlo Johnson, Albany Superior Performance 2008 76. Elizabeth Taylor, Gloversville, Meritorious Service 2008 77. Liz A. Johnson, Greater Buffalo, Superior Performance 2009 78. Priscilla Zonneville, Wayne County, Meritorious Service 2009 79. Kathy Cavicchi, Long Island, Superior Performance 2010 80. JoAnn LaTulip, Oswego/Syracuse, Meritorious Service 2010 81. Sheila Allen, Peekskill, Superior Performance 2011 82. Marilyn Johnson, Poughkeepsie, Meritorious Service 2011 NYS USBC merger took effect in 2012 Gina Wrights Redding, Rochester, Superior Performance 2012 Patricia Allen, Ithaca, Meritorious Service 2012
*Deceased
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