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Michael Manuszak Obituary
December 16, 1954 - September 14, 2011
Apex
Michael Eugene Manuszak, 56, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He was born December 16, 1954 in Dayton, OH to Eugene and Delores (Molnar) Manuszak. Mike graduated from the University of Toledo where he played offensive guard with the Toledo Rockets and later became part of the coaching staff. Mike was an amazing father, a lovable man with a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed by all his many friends and family.
Mike is survived by one daughter, Jessica Manuszak of Apex, NC; mother, Delores Manuszak of Dayton, OH; brother, Mark Manuszak and wife, Lorie of Indianapolis, IN; niece, Claire and nephews, Thompson and Ethan; former wife, Sheila Hemphill of Denver, NC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Andrew Apostolic Church in Apex, NC. Burial will follow at Wake Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Troy Hale
September 9, 2022
Mike where has time gone. I miss your sprit of life . "Dud"simi and the ever famous "come by me" I don't hear those words any more old school I miss you I truly believe we will meet again my thoughts to your daughter hi do u remember Troy if u ever need any thing just ask I am still in apex
September 22, 2011
We met Mike thru Bob Firmstone. Had some nice visits with him. Great guy. There was always laughter when Mike was around. Our prayers go out to his whole family.
Bill & Gail Scheuneman
Huntersville NC
September 20, 2011
I was a year ahead of Mike at Carroll and had the honor of being his team mate on the best football team in CHS history. I remember Mike as a friendly, fun loving guy who seemed to get better and better with each practice. He will be missed by all. My condolences to the Manuszak family.
George Krebs
CHS '72
Howell, N.J.
James O'Bryan
September 19, 2011
Sorry to hear that Mike has passed on. My condolences.
We had some great times playing football at Carrol High School and we always sat together while Jocko-Jet (our head coach) hammered us during film review.
Mike was one of kind and always had an up beat look on life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Thanks for the great times we had Mike, keep a place reserved for me.
Jim (O'Bie) O'Bryan
Fellow Football Player
Carrol High School class of 1973
troy hale
September 18, 2011
In one of mikes duties he would call out on a intercom. For his drivers assignment. He was a dispatcher at freight company.his request for your presence would a loud clear "come by me". Mike you were called by the lord "come by me"the lord spoke. You answered. You will be missed.you were a kind big hearted man.
Tom Mauro
September 17, 2011
Mike,you were a good friend to me & all the guys we grew up with in our neighborhood. Your time ended way to soon. My condolences to Mrs. Manuszak, Mark, & your daughter Jessica. R.I.P. buddy......
Ted Fecke
September 16, 2011
Mrs Manuszak and Mike's daughter & family
I have great menories of growing up with Mike; like shooting basketball when it was freezing outside. Mike was always a man of his word, and would do anything for anyone, without expecting a payback. He left this earth to soon, but he will not be forgotten.
Bonnie Meier
September 16, 2011
Along with that twinkle in his eye, Big Mike had the most delightful, joyous laugh. I will always treasure the memory of his friendship. My sincere condolences to Jessie and the entire Manuszak family.
Jill Adams
September 16, 2011
Will always remember Mike's laugh! and he laughed a lot! Will always remember his devoted love to Jessie and how proud he was of her! Will miss you Big Mike!
Michele Rosborough
September 16, 2011
We are very saddened by the passing of Big Mike, he made us laugh so much every time we got together. Big guy, big heart, bigger laugh. We will miss you Mike, we were blessed to know you. Our heartfelt sympathy to Jessie and the Manuszak family. Love Greg, Michele, Poppy & Luke.
P Gillott
September 16, 2011
We consider ourselves truly blessed to have Big Mike as our friend. Condolences to Jessie and the Manuszak family. Love Dave and Trish
Annette & Stephen
September 15, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the Manusazak family. Mike was a wonderful man with a great smile and great sense of humor. We will miss him more than words can say.
September 15, 2011
Mrs. Manuszak, Mark and Mike's Daughter & Family:
I have great memories of Mike going back to when were little thru High School. The fun we had playing army, baseball in the street or football. What a great neighborhood and all us kids got along.He was my buddie and I will miss that he is gone, but not forgotten.
Pete DiSalvo (Kettering, OH)
September 15, 2011
a big guy with a big heart. Condolences and prayers to the family.
Dave Norckauer
Carroll HS class of 72'
Lee Lampert
September 15, 2011
I was saddened to see Mike's Obituary in the Dayton Paper this morning. I also attended the University of Toledo in 1977 and was on the same Dorm Floor as Mike ("Junior" at UT). Though I knew Mike for only a year, we became good friends during that part of life. Many years have passed but when I think of my youth in college----I think of my good friend Mike, he could always put a smile on my face. Rest in peace my friend.
Becky Davis
September 15, 2011
My sympathy to Delores and also to Mark/Lorrie and kids. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love you all!
Steve Chance
September 15, 2011
Dolores, I am so very sorry for your loss of Michael. I cant believe after all the years since our childhood friendship, it is now when we just started to rebuild a renewed relationship that Michael passed. Even though I was older than Mike, I always looked up to him because of his brute strength, size and the heart of gold he wore for everyone to see. He will be missed by more people who's hearts he had touched throughout his life than he will ever know. I know that God has held a special place for Michael and that Michael is now rejoicing in the arms of his loving maker. I will miss you dear friend. Dolores, as always, if you need me I am just a phone call away. With love - Steve Chance
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