CLEARWATER, Fla.-Oct. 6, 2006-MarineMax, together with boating and
yachting enthusiasts around the world, is mourning the loss of Tony
Pasca the MarineMax president of Motor Yachts, who passed away Thursday
at the age of 52. He was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presence in
the yachting industry and a loving father, husband, son, brother and
friend.



A longtime member of the yachting industry, Pasca's passion for the
business was contagious. He was respected by all who knew him, and his
passing leaves a tremendous void. "MarineMax and the industry will
miss Tony's passion, wisdom, knowledge and friendship," says
MarineMax CEO William McGill, Jr. "Tony's focus on business and
family during his difficult five year struggle with cancer, while never
complaining, was an inspiration to our team and customers."



While attending Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, Pasca played
minor league baseball for the New York Mets farm team in Tampa,
Florida. After graduating, he worked for Arthur Young in New York City
before moving to South Florida to assume the position as controller of
Hatteras of Lauderdale. At Hatteras, Pasca played a pivotal role in
negotiating the company's sale to Allied Marine Group, owned by
Winthrop Rockefeller. In the mid-90s, Pasca and a group of partners
purchased Allied Marine from Rockefeller and ran the company
successfully for a number of years. In 2001, Pasca sold his interests
in Allied Marine and joined MarineMax as president of Motor Yachts.



An enthusiastic and compassionate businessman, Pasca assumed a
significant role at MarineMax. "He was a master strategist with a
truly brilliant mind," says Stephen Gale, vice president of Motor
Yachts at MarineMax. "Tony loved his work. We were blessed to have
known and worked with him. " Pasca was instrumental in establishing
the partnership between MarineMax and the Italian yacht manufacturer,
the Ferretti Group, in which MarineMax became the exclusive provider of
Ferretti Group products in the United States.



No matter what he was doing or where he was working, Pasca's
infectious optimism and enthusiasm continually inspired those who
worked with him and knew him to strive for excellence. According to
Jay Avelino, vice president of Team Development at MarineMax and close
friend, Pasca was, "charming and quick-witted, and never lost his
'New York attitude.' Tony was always spontaneous with a funny,
usually salty, comment that kept everyone laughing and at ease. He was
a very shrewd but compassionate businessman. He loved his family and
friends. In his courageous battle with the cancer that took his life,
he was a role model for dealing with adversity, and he consistently
showed grace under tremendous pressure. We will all miss him
terribly."



Pasca is survived by his wife Celeste; children Kimberly, Angela, John
and Ryan; parents Jean and Tony Pasca; and sister Cindy Rogers. The
family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis (www.themiamiproject.org). The Miami
Project is headed up by Dr. Barth Green, a close friend of Pasca's
who was responsible for extending his life over the last four years.
Donations can also be made to Pasca's parish church, St. Joan of Arc
Catholic Church in Boca Raton.



The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis St.
Joan of Arc Catholic Church
PO Box 016960 (R48) 370
S.W. 3rd Street

Miami, FL 33101-9844
Boca Raton, FL 33432





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About MarineMax

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation's largest
recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such
as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Grady White, and the
Ferretti Group including: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Mochi Craft,
Apreamare and Bertram, the Company sells new and used recreational
boats and related marine products and provides yacht brokerage
services. The Company currently operates 85 retail locations in
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and
Utah. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company.