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Jupiter Senior Softball
By Mike Richmond decorated cake. Manasia is known as “everyone’s buddy” and is week “keeps my blood pumping,” he said. As he enters his ninth
Watching Senior Softball pitcher Mike Manasia in a an inspiration to all. Rocco Cambareri, who hosted a celebratory decade, he feels fortunate to be playing, having undergone heart
game last month seemed just like any other summer day. birthday lunch for Manasia and friends, said, “He means a lot to and gall bladder surgery and surviving two bouts with bladder
He went seven innings and struck out six in sweltering the league, to me and to everyone.” cancer over the years. He is an Army veteran of the Korean War
90-degree-plus temperature. Known as a tough competitor who goes after every batter where he served with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Except it wasn’t just any day, but his 90th birthday and that with the goal of getting them
earned him the distinction as the oldest player in the 55 and out, Manasia has been playing
over Jupiter Senior Softball league. Teammates helped him in the senior league more than
celebrate by singing Happy Birthday and presenting him with a 20 years. Playing three days a
Guests at a birthday lunch for Mike Manasia were, left to right: Ron Bosco, Bob
Coleman, Gary Davis, Tom Dolan, Ron Nolan, Host Rocco Cambareri, Barry Skolnik,
Mike Manasia, Vic Troiano, Ralph Randazzo, Dave Summers, Bob Davis, Tom Toner,
Mike Manasia, center, thanks teammates for their birthday salute. Photo by Mike Richmond Pete Pinello. Photo by Mike Richmond
A native of Brooklyn,
N.Y., where he was born
July 11, 1932, Manasia is
retired from the retail and
wholesale meat business.
He served as meat director
for a supermarket chain
and in later years, as a
meat trader. The latter
position earned him
the nickname “Chicken
Wings” from friends.
747-PALM The year-round slow-
pitch softball program is
747-7256 open to persons 55 and
older and new players are
sought to fill out rosters
for pickup games every Mike Manasia admires his
Monday, Wednesday and 90th birthday cake. Photo by
Friday morning. The Miriam Ruffolo
UNDER league is sponsored by
CONTRACT CLOSED the nonprofit Jupiter Senior Softball Association in
cooperation with the Town of Jupiter.
Players of all skill levels are welcome. The three division
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UNDER RARE is no upper age limit but most participants are in their 60s
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
and 70s, some in their 80s, and Manasia, 90.
Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
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