It is with great sadness that we pass along the following from Riordan High School alumni director Viggen Rassam:

I was informed early this morning a Riordan legend, Kevin Restani passed away last night after suffering a heart attack.

For many alumni and people who grew up in the City in the 60’s and 70’s, the name Kevin Restani is well known. Kevin a graduate of 1970 was the first and possibly only member of the alumni to have had a sustainable career in the NBA.

After a stellar career at the University of San Francisco, Kevin was drafted in 1974 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played a total of eight years with the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, and the Cavaliers. He then enjoyed a long career playing basketball oversees.

For many on campus you will remember Kevin as the head of our basketball program from 1995 through 1997 as he served in the role of head varsity coach.

After Riordan, Kevin worked at various SFUSD schools as a counselor. He was recently a counselor at Balboa High School. Kevin also worked with children through the Olympic Club, where he continued to enjoy his passion of being part of the sport of basketball.

Kevin brought much joy to the family and friends that knew him. A regular at Riordan functions, mainly basketball games and the Purple and Gold Gala, his gigantic presence will surely be missed.

Please keep his wife, Roberta and all of Kevin’s family in your prayers.

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Benny Legere, who refereed basketball and umpired baseball for PAL, CYO, Rec &  Park and other city leagues for more than 50 years passed away on Wednesday. He was 77 years old.

Ken Garcia wrote a touching tribute to Legere in the Examiner. Scroll down the page to the second section.