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Familiar face is set to lead St. Anthony’s that the Jesuits are leaving, having someone come in who isn’t coming in completely W h e n t h e p a r i s h i o n e r s blank, but already has a good of St. Anthony’s Church in sense of the town, I think will Oceanside officially welcome be helpful.” Ordained in 2008 for the Rev. Christothe Diocese of pher Costigan as Rockville Centre, their new pastor C o s t i g a n p r ev i o n Au g . 1 , t h e y ously served at St. will also be Bernard’s in Levembracing someittown, St. Mary’s one who already in Manhasset, St. knows the commuMartha’s in East nity well. Norwich and, Costigan, 46, an most recently, as Oceanside resipastor of St. Mardent, fourth-genertin of Tours in ation member of Bethpage for the the Oceanside Fire past seven years. De par tment and His move to l o n g t i m e vo l u n Oceanside came t e e r f i r e f i g h t e r, a s h i s p rev i o u s will become pastor parish pre pared of St. Anthony’s for a leadership on Anchor Ave., transition to a following the new religious departure of the REv. ChRIstOphER order. Seeing an Jesuit priests, who COstIGAn opportunity, Coshave led the partigan approached ish for the past 50 Incoming pastor, St. Anthony’s Church Bishop John years. Barres of the DioFo r C o s t i g a n , the assignment is both a new cese of Rockville Centre about serving at St. Anthony’s and chapter and a homecoming. “I know a little bit about was appointed pastor. Although he of ficially the town already,” he said. “As much as it is a shock for many Continued on page 15
By ABIGAIL GRIECO
agrieco@liherald.com
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team Homeys celebrated at home plate after winning the fourth annual Zachary “Zallen” allen Classic Memorial tournament at oceanside High School on July 11.
Oceanside steps up to the plate By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com
Four years after the loss of Zachary “Zallen” Allen, the Oceanside community once again turned grief into generosity, gathering on softball fields to celebrate the life of a young man remembered for his infectious personality and love of the game. The fourth annual Zachary “Zallen” Allen Classic Memorial Tournament took place July 11 at Oceanside High School and Oceanside Park and raised more than $10,000 to support the Zachary “Zallen” Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund at Oceanside High School. Allen, 24, a 2017 graduate of Oceanside High School who went on to earn a degree in international business and trade at the University of Buffalo, died in a car accident on June 15, 2022. The tournament was founded the following year by his close friends Alex Ducorsky and Jake Manyin. What began as a way for friends to remember him has become a summer tradition that draws hundreds of players, spectators and volunteers from across Oceanside. “Softball was something that Zach loved to do,” Ducorsky, 27, said. “We felt it was a good way not only to honor him, but to support the
family as well. It was just a fitting way to celebrate his life.” This year’s event featured 12 teams and 150 players competing throughout the day. Registration fees, raffle ticket sales, T-shirt purchases and donations all contributed to the fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded each year to two graduating Oceanside High School seniors who have maintained a GPA of 90 or higher, demonstrated an enthusiastic spirit and plan to attend a four-year State University of New York college. This year’s recipients were Connor Greenberg and Samantha Kantrowitz. Since the tournament began, organizers have been encouraged by the community’s unwavering support. “The participation has been off the charts since the first year,” Ducorsky said. “We always have 150 players every year, and when one team couldn’t participate this year, we immediately had three or four others asking if they could take its place.” This year’s tournament also marked a milestone, with a new primary venue. While games continued at Oceanside Park, tournament headquarters moved to the high school, where newly renovated artificial-turf softball and baseball Continued on page 10
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very generation receives the parish from the one before it. Our job is to build on it, be good stewards of it and hand it over better to the next generation.