I want to thank the Board members , along with members of Ring 8 , for making our organization stand tall at yesterday funeral services for one of our most beloved members Bill Tate …….

Henry Hascup delivered a beautiful eulogy and Paulette did the nine count with the following members standing in unison by the urn of Bill Tate , Tony Dipippo , Stanislau Yanechek , John LaBate , Tommy Gallagher , John Holden , Brian Dubecky , former president Bobby Bartels , Joe Gorgano , Paulette Balog , Frank Pena , who also represented our Commissioner Melvina Lathan ,( also said a few word on behalf the State Athletic commission ) . Presented to the family from Ring 8 was the Brass glove with the inscription ” In Memory of Bill Tate …from your Family and Friends of V.B.A. Ring 8 /NY …I was informed by the Tate family how proud they were of Ring 8 for being a part of Bill for over 30 years and how we are…. will be in their hearts now and forever

Thank you for making Ring 8 shine …once again

Bob Duffy

I am sorry to report the passing of Bill Tate.

There will be a memorial service for Bill on Saturday , August 17 th from 1-4 PM ….Paulette has arranged us to meet at the hall by 1:15 pm so we as a group can say our farewell at 1:30 ( Bill Tate family approval ) …we will do a final 10 (9 ) count , along with a eulogy …. the funeral home is

Gilmore Funeral Home
191-02 Linden Blvd
St Albans , NY

we will have a Brass Ring 8 glove on dis[play to give to the Tate family

Bill was the winner of many amateur titles . . . Chicago and National Golden Gloves middleweight champion in 1953 . . . Trained by Tony Zale . . . As a pro, fought Joe Shaw, Billy Picket, Lazlo Papp . . He was also a published author and actor.

Hope to see you guys there