The new name of the field will become Al Zoccolillo Park to honor the former legendary coach of the team.
Rizzetta said he hoped students will feel a sense of home and family when they take to the field, adding:
“For me, it is a privilege and an honor to be able to give back to the place that provided me with the foundation to do something I always dreamed to do, which was to become an entrepreneur and build a career.”
Rizzetta is a native of Westchester County and earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Iona. He has kept a close connection to the university throughout his entire life and has volunteered for the Hynes Institute Advisory Board and the Gaels Go Further mentoring program.
Following other alumni who have supported Iona with their philanthropy, Rizzetta said he felt that this was the time to make an impact. He noted that giving back can begin at any stage of a career.
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