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      Jupiter Senior Softball News




         Veteran softball player, Mike Manasia, 92, has been
      enshrined as the Jupiter Senior Softball Association’s 2024
      Hall of Fame inductee.
         A large crowd of softball players and members of Mike’s
      family attended the February 28 enshrinement ceremony at
      Jupiter Community Park.
         The Hall of Fame (HOF) was established 2020 to honor JSSA
      members who have made an extraordinary impact on the softball
      organization. And Manasia’s selection is a testament to his impact
      he has had on the senior softball program and his teammates.
         At his enshrinement, Vic Troiano presented Manasia
      his framed Hall of Fame citation which lauds his many
      accomplishments, including the following:
         “For 25 years Mike has been a fierce on-field competitor, and
      his famous phrase, ‘I can’t do it alone guys’ has become legendary
      throughout the organization. His remarkable longevity and sense   Mike Manasia, right, with the   Family and friends who attended Mike Manasia’s Hall of Fame enshrinement included,
      of principle remain a model to be admired by everyone.”  framed Hall of Fame citation   left to right, Frank Truskaloski, Annette Fongione, Trissie Sloan, Jane Memmelo, Michael
         In expressing his gratitude Manasia, who was a pitcher,   presented by Vic Troiano  Manasia, Marianne Manasia, Lauren Manasia and Dianne Maher.
      said it was a great honor to be recognized by his friends and
      teammates and was not something he expected. “It was ‘a great      Mike’s son Michael, and daughters Diane Maher and   Jupiter Community Park in 1999.The slow-pitch softball
      gift.’” His brass nameplate as the 2024 inductee was added to   Annette Fongione were among family members and friends   program is open to persons 55 and older and there is no
      the Hall of Fame plaque on display at the park.   present for his HOF induction. Others were son-in-law Frank   upper age limit. Games are every Monday, Wednesday
         When he retired from playing in December 2023, Manasia   Truskaloski, daughter-in-law Marianne Manasia, mother-in-  and Friday mornings, beginning with batting practice at
      was 91 and the oldest active player in the Jupiter Senior Softball   law Jane Memmelo, grand-daughter Lauren Manasia and   8:30 a.m.
      program. A native of New York, and Army veteran of the   Mike’s friend Trissie Sloan.                   Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineu.
      Korean War, Manasia said he knew it was time to hang up his      The  Jupiter  Senior  Softball Association  has  been  a   com/jssa or for more information contact Gary Newman
      cleats when his eyes began to deteriorate.        staple in the community since it began playing games at   at (917) 623-0791.


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