A local Bay Area referee is calling it quits after more than two decades. Dennis DiFabio has given more than his time. In 2003 he helped to start a scholarship fund for college athletes.The on set of the holiday season marks the winding down of another high school football season in the Bay Area.
Being a referee can be a thankless job-- often times one side always thinks you made the wrong call. And, it certainly isn't a high paying job. As he reflected on the memories, and countless games he has called, DiFabio said more than anything, refereeing is about giving back. On Wednesday, Difabio and other referees presented three senior football players with money for college.