Jan. 18, 1930 - March 1, 2021
Manuel Mira (Mani to those who knew and loved him) passed away peacefully in Key West on March 1, 2021, at the age of 91.
Manuel was born on Jan. 18, 1930 in Tampa, Florida. His family, who had deep roots in Key West since the 1860s, moved back to the island when Manuel was 12, where he and his siblings lived for the rest of their lives. Manuel was a truck driver for Overseas Transportation for 27 years, as well as a proud long-time employee of the Monroe County School District s Maintenance Department, where he served as a painter until his retirement in 1995. Mani was a true Conch gentleman, family man and friend to everyone he met. He will be remembered for his big heart, charming and witty personality and his knack for telling great stories.