Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - August '22

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Jupiter Senior Softball

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

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Mike Manasia, center, thanks teammates for their birthday
salute. Photo by Mike Richmond
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