Stan Bozich, John Becic and Vince “Pesky” Paveskovich serve as leadership of a crew informally known the Slabtown Boys. The three convinced dozens of pals to chip in to create a University of Portland scholarship for a graduate of a Portland-area Catholic high school who will play the grand old game for the Pilots. “You are here for a purpose and that’s to help each other — to do better, not only for yourself, but for your family,” Vince explained. “What goes around comes around.” (Courtesy University of Portland)
Siblings Vince Paveskovich and Catherine Ivison pray at Mass at St. Patrick Church in Northwest Portland in 2007. (Kim Nguyen/Catholic Sentinel)
Vincent "Pesky" Paveskovich
Gail Kingsley, parish minister at St. Mary Cathedral, greets Vince Paveskovich in 2001. His entertaining tales made him a favorite at the Cathedral’s monthly senior luncheons in those days. (Steve Hambuchen/Catholic Sentinel)
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