Nuncio Bruno 2007

The tournament is in memory of Nuncio Bruno, who along with his wife Ann, purchased Chestnut Neck Boatyard in 1976. After his passing in 1996 Ann and her daughter’s Violet Meyer and Maryann Schutz, who continue to run the boatyard, started a kid’s bluefish tournament to honor Nuncio. After attempting to run the tournament and their business at the same time they found it necessary to solicit help with the tournament. In 2003 the Absecon Saltwater Sportsmen engaged in helping to organize and operate the tournament and we have been involved ever since.

The 9th Annual Nuncio Bruno Memorial ‘Kids’ Bluefish Tournament was held on
May 19th 2007. 73 youth fishermen participated in the tournament. Each child received a
T-shirt commemorating the event, along with a goodie bag and door prizes. Hot dogs, chips, soda, and a cake were provided for the kids and parents.

Ironically this year’s tournament was won by Cody Meyer, Nuncie’s Grandson. Below is the list of winning participants.