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Jupiter Senior Softball News

John Katulak, a John served 12 years on the organization’s Board
longtime member of the of Directors under five different commissioners,
Jupiter Senior Softball was an assistant commissioner, treasurer and
Association (JSSA), entertainment director responsible for all social
has been chosen as the activities. Other accomplishments include initiation
2023 inductee into the of sponsorships in the JSSA, holding the line on
association’s Hall of Fame dues increases for 12 years and getting uniforms
that honors those who have and equipment for players. He also served as a team
made an extraordinary manager.
impact on the organization. John said he’s happy and honored to be chosen for
Katulak, 77, who was the Hall of Fame but cited a number of others who
selected by unanimous he said also deserved to be in the Hall of Fame. As
vote of the JSSA Board John Katulak, 2023 Hall of someone who knows the game and is an aggressive
of Directors, has been Fame honoree competitor, John is also a “presence” on the field
involved in every aspect noted Commissioner Storch. “Everybody knows
of the year-round senior softball program which he joined when John is out there, He has one of the loudest
more than 20 years ago. “He epitomizes the involvement voices and one of the biggest hearts of anyone.”
and care of the organization that we all have and his Hall The oldest of six children, John grew up in Jupiter Senior Softball Association Hall of Fame inductee John
of Fame selection is well deserved,” said Commissioner Queens, N.Y. Following graduation from Hunter Katulak makes contact
Paul Storch. College, he had a 35-year career as a teacher, 20
John will be formally enshrined next January, at the start years of which was teaching autistic children. He and his year-round senior softball program is open to persons 55
of the 2024 Winter League when a brass plate with his name wife Debbie became Jupiter residents following John’s and older and new players are welcome. Games are every
will be added to the Hall of Fame plaque in the association’s retirement in 2004. The couple celebrated their 50th Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning beginning at 8:30
display at Jupiter Community Park. The criteria for Hall Wedding Anniversary April 14. a.m. at Jupiter Community Park, 3377 Church St.
of Fame selection include the candidates’ playing skills, John is the fourth player to be inducted into the JSSA Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
sportsmanship, years in the league and overall impact on Hall of Fame. Previous honorees were Ted Battistone, com/jssa. For more information contact Gary Newman at
the JSSA. John more than qualified on each. 2020, Mike Richmond, 2021 and Gerry Elias, 2022. The (917) 623-0791.

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