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Jupiter Senior Softball

Watching Senior Softball pitcher Mike Manasia in a as “everyone’s buddy” and is an inspiration to all. Rocco The year-round slow-pitch softball program is open to
game last month seemed just like any other summer day. Cambareri, who hosted a celebratory birthday lunch for persons 55 and older and new players are sought to fill out
He went seven innings and struck out six in sweltering Manasia and friends, said, “He means a lot to the league, rosters for pickup games every Monday, Wednesday and
90-degree-plus temperature. to me and to everyone.” Friday morning. The league is sponsored by the nonprofit
Except it wasn’t just any day, but his 90th birthday and Known as a tough competitor who goes after every batter Jupiter Senior Softball Association in cooperation with the
that earned him the distinction as the oldest player in the with the goal of getting them out, Manasia has been playing Town of Jupiter.
55 and over Jupiter Senior Softball league. Teammates in the senior league more than 20 years. Playing three days Players of all skill levels are welcome. The three division
helped him celebrate by singing Happy Birthday and a week “keeps my blood pumping,” he said. As he enters format allows for games for more competitive players as well
presenting him with a decorated cake. Manasia is known his ninth decade, he feels fortunate to be playing, having as for those desiring a more relaxed style of play. There is
undergone heart and gall bladder no upper age limit but most participants are in their 60s and
surgery and surviving two bouts with 70s, some in their 80s, and Manasia, 90.
bladder cancer over the years. He is Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
an Army veteran of the Korean War com/jssa. For more information contact Gary Newman at
where he served with the 3rd Infantry (917) 623-0791.
Division.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., where
he was born July 11, 1932, Manasia is Correction
retired from the retail and wholesale
meat business. He served as meat
director for a supermarket chain and in There was an error in
later years, as a meat trader. The latter the July issues.
Mike Manasia, center, thanks teammates for their birthday salute. Photo by position earned him the nickname The Best Nonprofit
Mike Richmond “Chicken Wings” from friends. of the Year in the “Palm
Beach North Chamber
Leadership Awards”
article was listed
incorrectly. It is actually
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
2022 Nonprofit Of
The Year Presented
By Quantum House:
Bu s ch W ild life
Sanctuary Nonprofit of the Year –
The Nonprofit of The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
Year Award is given to Ami Kight, Busch Wildlife
an organization whose Sanctuary; Robi Jurni,
strategic vision, passion, Quantum House (award
and perseverance has sponsor)
led to extraordinary
Guests at a birthday lunch for Mike Manasia were, left to right: Ron Bosco, Bob Coleman, outcomes for the community it serves. Recipients of this
Mike Manasia admires his Gary Davis, Tom Dolan, Ron Nolan, Host Rocco Cambareri, Barry Skolnik, Mike Manasia, award generally utilize new approaches in overcoming
90th birthday cake. Photo by Vic Troiano, Ralph Randazzo, Dave Summers, Bob Davis, Tom Toner, Pete Pinello. Photo obstacles to achieve its mission.
Miriam Ruffolo by Mike Richmond

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