It is a deep regret that I was informed of the passing of Ring 8 long time member, Mary Tate.

Bill and Mary Tate

Ms Tate, the wife of former Board Member, William ( Bill ) Tate, was considered by many of us old timers as the first lady of Ring 8. Always making her presence at meetings and a constant presence at all our Ring 8 /NYSBOF events. A recipient of a Ring 8 lifetime member award she will surely be missed. Bill and Mary were first to donate a $1,000 towards the burial of Welterweight Champion “Kid” Gavilan, a gesture that is still remembered to this day . …Our prayers & thoughts

Bob Duffy