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I heard some very sad news on Saturday, Jimmy Sabatella had passed away. I have known him for over the past 30 years. He was a friend, mentor,confidant, opponent, and then a teammate. He was the treasurer of our pool league for well over 30 years. He was naturally congenial; always had a story to tell, no matter what the topic of conversation was at the time. He was also full of witty one- liners which usually contained a lesson that could be applied to life’s experiences. His overall outlook was always positive. His pool game had slipped a bit in his later years but he would then go to his garage to practice and his game would soon be back where he expected it to be. When it was his turn to drive to out of town pool matches we would buckle up in the back seat as he had a self proclaimed “lead foot” on the gas pedal.Then we would have Jimmy, Jr. drive us home.    

   I was proud to serve along side him as league president for the past 23 years. He taught me about the organization and dealing with people and various issues. That is what he was, a “people person”. He has touched the lives of many over the years and will be remembered. He is probably up there right now sharing stories with the “Pool Gods”. I’m going to miss my friend. May God bless him.           

Tom Machella, League President