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Jerry Reitzen receives the jersey from Manager John Gino. His number was retired for the Levittown Fire Department Rebels Softball team for his dedication and devotion to the game.
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The November department meeting for the Levittown Fire Department was a night to remember for one individual. Jerry Reitzen stood up with the rest of the Rebels softball team, in front of 150 other department members, to accept a baseball jersey that was retired to him after 30 plus years of dedication to the team. Manager John Gino called him up to receive it, and the department gave him a standing ovation. Reitzen has been playing the game for years as the Rebels pitcher, as well as winning a few championships and winning the first MVP award for the Fire Department All-Star game. He is also a life member of Engine Company 7, with 39 years of service to the department as well as an ex-captain. He will stay on the softball team as a coach and consultant. On behalf of the Rebels softball team, the Levittown Fire Department thanks him for the memories.