In Memoriam

Paul Ballard

Paul was a good player. He was a good teammate and a good hitter. He was liked by all. He played mostly infield and was a good double play partner. He spent many years with us. We enjoyed him. He will definitely be missed. RIP Paul and enjoy playing on your new team. You are a winner.

Dino Castrello

Played infield for a lot of years. Very popular. Was a good golfer. Also, a great singer, a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Won a couple of singing awards in the city of Menifee.

Bill Lozano

1943 – 2025

Bill was one of the most popular players this league has ever seen. He came to us about 13 years ago as a pitcher. And a very good one. With his competitiveness and his expertise, he was a great addition to the MSSL. Bill and his wife Virginia became an integral part to the MSSL, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of various league members. Bill played on a travel team in several tournaments. He was a retired lineman for Edison and assisted many league members with their off the field electrical problems. A real giving, helpful person. He will forever be remembered by his signature saying: “OLE…OLE…OLE!” He will definitely be missed. Rest in Pease and continue watching us from above.

Bob/Robert Fisher

Sep 8, 1935 – May 30, 2024

Bob was one of the original Ball players back when MSSL had Sponsored teams. He played with MSSL until his health issues worsened and was unable to continue in early 2024.

He could play any position well. In his younger years he played fast pitch in Long Beach, CA. 1950 thru 1970 he was known as a home run hitter.

Bob played on many tournament teams over the years. He was most proud of the Fairway Ford team. They played tournaments all over the USA and some out of the country. He always traveled with his long-time wife Diane.

John Fortis

Jul 26, 1950 – Jan 4, 2025

John came to us just a few years ago. He was very quiet and unassuming. He was left-handed and could hit with power. He was very fast. He became a nice fixture in our league. He was always accompanied by his wife, Marie and their puppy. Marie was an accomplished ball player in her own right.

Bob Altes

Robert (Bobby) Altes
Date of birth: October 20, 1934
Date of passing: July 18, 2024

Played fastpitch as a pitcher for Joe Martinez in Santa Ana, Calif until he was 60 years old. From 1980-1987. Played travel ball for Top Gun and Get-R-Done.

Joined Menifee Senior Softball in 1998. Played several positions in Menifee Senior Softball, rover, first base, and catcher.

Bobby was a valuable member of the league for over 25 years. He was one of the most valuable and popular players in all of this time. He will be remembered for his dependability and the fact that he was almost always accompanied by his dear wife, Beverly.

Rest in peace Bobby, and I know you are playing softball in Heaven while you watch us down here.

Rex Finley

Originally from Ohio…worked as a mailman both there and here….One of the finest gentlemen and family man that you could ever know…probably the best hitter that the MSSL ever had…played to about 90….elected to the Senior Softball Hall of Fame…one of only two MSSL players to have a field named after him. An inspiration of all of us. Helped everyone to be the best that they could. Excellent hitter to right field.

Ernie Way

Pitcher and catcher…served in U.S. Marines….always on time

Don Ball

Good field….no hit type of guy…..very likeable….good teammate

Tilly Summitt

Power hitter…..loved to hit home runs…was a plumber…nice man

Chuck Stallings

Another great hitter like REX FINLEY….sold a lot of bats

Bill Touhy

Mr. Ice Cream Man…lots of ball showing on his catches…he would tell you…”I am the best”

Darryl Sutton

Good teammate…big MSSL league supporter…..worked at Lake Elsinore Storm

Bill Chapman

Another original. good bat salesman…and great hitter spray hitter

Bob Envall

Very popular and funny…player and umpire….had OPD…passed 2022…will be missed

Mickey Carroll

Left handed infielder…extremely funny…..very popular and great story-teller…from Virginia

Marty Litteral

Great, hard hitter.. great arm…cancer…passed 2023

Rick Pamaran

Left hand hitting outfielder…good teammate

passed 2019

Rex Hammaker

Utility player…suffered from cancer

Steve Miller

Good all-around player and pitcher

passed in 2017

Si Overturf

Left-handed first baseman…very popular and funny

passed in 2020…cancer

Don Barber

Player and manager…very dependable

Jack Becker

Utility player…good teammate

Art Fisch

Great hitter and very fast…one of our originals….dementia victim

Buzz Joyce

One of our first number 1 hitters…very versatile and quick…very likable

Larry Gordon

Date Passing: 11/10/2021

Larry was a long time member of our MSSL and quite a good pitcher for many, many years.

He was well liked by all and a topic of a lot of conversations regarding his style of pitching. May he RIP. A little birdie told me that he has been assigned to the Heavenly Angels softball team and will be pitching in the very near future. Thoughts and prayers to Melissa and his family.