Longtime Cotuit Kettleers volunteer Ivan Partridge passed away Sunday April 2, 2017.  Ivan was a Director Emeritus of the Cotuit Kettleers and an Honorary Director of the Cape Cod Baseball League at the time of his death.

Ivan served the Cotuit Kettleers organization as a volunteer since the late 1980’s and was a passionate Kettleers fan for over 50 years.During his many years volunteering with the Cotuit Kettleers, Ivan wore many hats including; President, Board member, Parliamentarian, officer, and as lead cheerleader at games.  Ivan coined the hugely popular phrase “Have a Hit”, that can still be heard at all Cotuit Kettleers home games including an actual recording of Ivan’s voice captured years ago by Kettleers PA Announcer Roy Reiss.

Ivan is survived by his wife Jean, four children, and several grandchildren.  Arrangements will be announced at a later date.