Hall of Fame

Seton Hall Prep's Hall of Fame

For many, the Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame Dinner is the school’s flagship event. Every fall, The Prep recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of its finest athletes, coaches, trainers, parents, and teams.

About the Event

The Hall of Fame Dinner regularly attracts upwards of 300 alumni, family members, and friends and is a memorable evening for everyone involved.

The 41st Hall of Fame will be held on October 15, 2026, at Hanover Manor. Come celebrate the following:

Individual Honorees:

TJ Gibbs '16 - Basketball
Zach Keller '16 - Basketball & Football
Hayden Harr '11 - Soccer
Corey Adams '08 - Soccer

Mike Cacciotti '06 - Hockey
Anthony Valvano '00 - Football and Baseball

Jeff Merklinger '97 - Lacrosse & Basketball

Honorary:

Ron DiLeo '77 - Wrestling

Teams:

2007 Baseball

1985 Football
1960-62 Football

*Hall of Fame inductees should contact Mr. PJ Candido (pcandido@shp.org) to confirm your individual attendance at the event*

Date: October 15, 2026.
Time: Cocktail Hour begins at 6:00pm, Dinner Ceremony at 7:00pm
Location: Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ.

To nominate an individual and/or team for the 2027 Hall of Fame, please use the below links.

Nominate Honorees & Teams for 2026

Hall of Fame Classes

List of 5 items.

1985

Salvatore Caprio H'88
Samuel F. Champi '62
Harry Coates '06
Msgr. William Daly '38
Frederick J. Dwyer '49
Connie Egan '56
Vincent A. McIntee H'83
John T. Merklinger '80
James E. Reynolds '66
Thomas Sheridan H'85
Frank “Finn” Tracey H'85
Anthony J. Verducci H'87
1986

Rev. William N. Bradley H'86
Richard E. Dec'61
Rev. William J. Duffy H'86
William Gardner'70
Rev. Stephen Kilcarr H'93
Melvin Knight'67
Charles F. Lorenzo, Sr.,'52
John R. Morrison'63
Thomas A. Reynolds'48
Michael J. Sheppard, Sr.,'54
David P. Smalley'52
Joseph A. Spinazzola'79
1987

Paul G. Caffrey '69
Hugh Dunnion '56
Rev. Frank J. Finn H'87
Ted Fiore '58
Msgr. Walter G. Jarvais '22
Keven R. McDonald '74
John B. Murray '59
Nicholas J. Palihnich '57
Ted Schoenhaus '71
Tom Sharkey '50
Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy H'87
1988

Frank Baier '55
Les Blaha '45
Fred Buechel '63
Chuck Doehler '52
Charles F. Douress H'86
Msgr. Thomas G. Fahy H'88
O. Larry Keefe
William Langheld '64
Neal Nolan '47
Chet Parlavecchio '78
Phil Thigpen '47
Russell “Packy” White '27
1989

Marty Caffrey '70
Pete Calcagno H'89
Hugh Gallagher '52
Jeff Gausepohl '61
Dr. Joseph P. Kane H'87
Dr. Felix “Buddy” Masterson '56
Pete O'Connor '59
Joseph O'Connor, MD, '50
Jim Reardon '51
Steve Schoenhaus '64
Frank E. WalshJr., '59
Tony “Stanley” Woods '83