News Manny Chirico Celebrates Childhood Friends By Robert Wirsing Posted on June 3, 2018 Photo courtesy of Frances Arico Sign up for our Bronx Times email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! On Tuesday, May 22 Manny Chirico from Oakland, NJ got together for a 50-year friendship celebration with his friends at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem, PA with dinner at Buddy V’s restaurant.