Ben Leuzzi is hanging up his skates. Leuzzi, who has owned Verona Sports Center since 1972, has given notice that he is retiring and the store will close.
Though he carried gear for a wide rate of sports, Leuzzi’s passion was hockey and Verona Sports Center became a go-to destination for hockey players. It was usually the first place to put up a sign when Verona Park’s Lake or the Essex Fells Pond were frozen over for outdoor skating. This reporter, an avid outdoor skater, thanks Leuzzi for her blades.