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Jimmy Manasco
Jimmy "The Blade" Manasco,long-time Edgewater Golf Group member, Navy veteran and math teacher at Edgewater High School, died December 26th, 2022. |
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Steve McKinney
Steve McKinney, long time Edgewater Golf Group Member, Orange County Public School teacher and administrator (for over 35 years) died October 21, 2022. For decades, Steve was a fixture at our Sea Island weekend and tournament as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer. Indeed, many of our memories of Steve are of him drinking wine and cooking dinner at Sea Island; and, though he might have wanted you out of the kitchen, he still made you feel welcome. For many years, he was the host and life of the Nineteenth Hole after golf at Dubsdread--opening his home, his deck and his beer 'fridge after the round. |
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James "Jim" Cooper
Jim was a long-time Winter Park resident, a graduate of Rollins College and a local developer of homes and property all over Central Florida. He shaped many parts of our area and was a past President of the Orlando Builders Association. Jim played with our group for many years until his eyesight and other physical handicaps kept him off the links, jokingly calling himself Mr. Magoo. That's the kind of guy he was, an important person in the community and in the business world, yet humble enough to spend time with us. There were also those times when he opened up his house for the group to meet after a round. He'd leave his garage open with access to his frig (pre-stocked with beer). He had a life well lived, the essence of humble and kind. |
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James "Jim" Knoblauch
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Jim was a youthful, athletic All Star. After many rough jobs in Pennsylvania's coal industry and in construction, Jim began his career in the insurance industry with his goal to help others find financial Independence. Loud, boisterous, opinionated and competitive, when his health allowed, Jim lead the WP9's Men's golf association for years and was a stalwart member of the Edgewater Golf Group, rarely missing our Wednesday-Friday matches. In his later years, Jim faced a number of medical setbacks, many almost taking his life, earning him the moniker Lazarus, until the final health crisis took him on December 30, 2021. He played golf and poker like a champion, no doubt winning one hell of a Texas Hold ‘em up in heaven.
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Bruce “Air” Bartholomew
Bruce spent most of his career in education at Edgewater High School, helping create the Engineering, Computer and Science program (along with Henry Pfingstag, Joe O., his wife Leila Parrish and others), at the time one of the most innovative magnet programs in the state. He was also one of the original members of the Edgewater Golf Group, playing with us for over thirty years and joining in the annual Sea Island Tournament for decades. Known for his “rabbit ears” and irritability on the golf course, he often would throw his clubs in frustration after a poor shot, helicoptering them into lakes and woods, earning him the nickname “Air.” Some of his clubs may still be out there. He died in 2020 from Alzheimer’s and Covid 19.
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Gene "Secret Agent 007" Myatt
February 28 at 3:00PM Gene Shotten (Shaky) Myatt went to a better place, free of the shakes and no more pain. He was a great person, father, grandfather and a hell of a baseball player and will surely be missed. His ashes will be scattered at Yankee Stadium. He had a great sense of humor and wasn’t above sending a random barb your way, but you couldn’t be insulted; it just made you laugh. He was one of those rare people that are so easy to love. Gene exemplified the lessons of sportsmanship, perseverance and resiliency. If we pass the way he endured on to others, he lives on.
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Robert "Bob" Peterson
Bob Peterson was a long-time educator and golf coach at Lake Brantley High School. He loved a good political argument. As a history teacher he could quote the correct documents that underlay his defense of our democracy and his opinions. On the day of his death, Bob birdied the first hole at WP9, the last he ever played, and died right there on the course of a heart attack. Certainly not the time he wanted to go, but it was a classic end for a dedicated golfer. |
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Dolce, Robert 82, passed away Friday November 8, 2013. Bob was born in Buffalo NY October 8, 1931 and grew up in Rochester NY. He graduated from SUNY at Cortland NY where he also played as quarterback of the football team. He later went on to earn a Masters in Administration from Rollins College. Bob joined Edgewater High Schools teaching and coaching staff in 1967 and served the school and community there till 1994 where he was head football coach many years. His love for sports and the outdoors was never ending. Bob always found time to play golf as well, often with large groups of friends at Dubsdread or the Winter Park Golf Club. Thanks Coach you will be missed! |
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Thomas Clark Ruby, 70, of Longwood, FL passed away peacefully on July 19, 2014 with his family by his side.Tom was born July 19, 1944 in Tampa, FL.Tom graduated from Lakeview High School before attending Clemson University. After a year at Clemson, Tom transferred to Western Kentucky University where he graduated with a teaching degree and also was a four year letter winner in football for the Hilltoppers.Tom Ruby was a school teacher, track coach and most notably a football coach for over 35 years. Tom coached and taught at several local schools including Lake Highland Preparatory, Trinity, Edgewater and Seminole where he was part of the 2008 state championship team. In 2013, Tom was inducted into the Lake Highland Preparatory Hall of Fame.Tom was known to many as husband, coach, dad, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, father-in-law, friend and mentor. He will be sadly missed by the many people that had the pleasure of being a part of his unique life. |
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Myron (Sam) E. Singhaus, 82, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday February 2, 2014. He was born on February 21, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, and lived in Orlando since 1962. He held a B.A. degree from Heidleberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, and a master's degree from Rollins College. Prior to moving to Orlando, he was an executive with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio. Sam worked in the Orange County Public System until he retired in1989.His positions with O.C. P. S. included being principal of Evans High School, Robinswood Middle School, and Walker Middle School. He was also the athletic director at Edgewater High School. He was a devoted father and will be missed by his two sons, Steven (Marcy) Singhaus, and Sam Singhaus of Orlando; he is also survived by his sister, Wanda Randazzo. |
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After being an accomplished high school and University of Tennessee athlete, Maples began his coaching career in Gatlinburg, TN. While at Edgewater for 32 years, his positions included Teacher, Head Baseball Coach, Football Coach, Gymanstics Coach, FCA Sponsor and Athletic Director. Honors included Baseball Coach of the Year for Orange County and the Metro Conference/Baseball Metro Champions – 3 years/Metro Athletic Director of the Year/Runner Up – State Athletic Director, FCA Huddle leader of the year. Maples was also recognized for many achievements in the field of Athletic Administration: Central Florida Representative FIAAA in its early development. Hosted and helped Special Olympics. President and Vice President Orange County Coaches Association and was inducted in to the Metro Hall of Fame. |
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