Leo Bernabi among 7 to join Section V wrestling Hall
James Johnson . Staff writer . December 31, 2010
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More than 100 individuals have been inducted into the Section V Friends of Wrestling Hall of Fame, and room will be made for seven more, including the founder of Spencerport's storied program.

Leo Bernabi, who coached Spencerport's first varsity team in 1949, is in the next induction class, which is scheduled to be honored during an induction banquet 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Red Fedele's Brook House Restaurant in Greece. Bernabi was superintendent of Spencerport schools and president of the state wrestling officials.

The class includes 1989 126-pound state champion Joe LoPresti (Spencerport), Tony LaMonica (official), 1962 133-pound sectional champion and a contributor Frank Oliveri (East), 1985 state tournament finalist Nate VanDuzer (Brockport), two-time sectional champion Dave VanGorden (Geneva) and former collegiate All-American Jon Welch (Canandaigua).

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by Feb. 1. Call Friends of Wrestling at (585) 225-2021 or contact Frank Marotta at fmarotta@rochester.rr.com.