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July 1, 2012
Services
Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 5 - 8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 9 AM before continuing to Our Lady of The Valley RC Church, Wayne for the 10 AM Funeral Mass. Anthony will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, NJ.
Anthony J. Manno age 83 of Clifton, Wayne, and Rockaway, NJ passed away on July 1, 2012 at home shortly after his entire family visited at his bedside. Anthony appeared comforted while his family was reminiscing about the loving ways he gave of himself. He passed away peacefully with his wife Anita at his side.
He was born and raised in Clifton, NJ. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1945. During high school, he was active in various sports including baseball, football, boxing and track. In 1961, he moved his family to Wayne, NJ where he spent the majority of his life raising his family. After retirement, Anthony and Anita needed a home that required much less maintenance. As a result, they moved to Rockaway, NJ in 2003.
When Anthony was 22 years old, his sweet tooth took him into a Clifton candy store named Jay’s a few blocks from his house. That visit turned out to be a wonderful experience because he met a beautiful girl by the name of Anita Faillace. After three years of courtship, they married at St. Brendan’s church in Clifton, NJ on September 17, 1950 and they enjoyed 61 years of a loving and devoted marriage together. Anita was so devoted to Anthony that she cared for him at home during his long years of struggle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Anthony possessed an innate personal ambition and confidence which allowed him to strive to achieve excellence in everything he did. He worked hard his entire life including when he was young which started with juggling multiple paper routes. Anthony saw that his immigrant father had to work under harsh conditions in order to support his family and wanted to do better for himself. Therefore, he decided to further his education by studying mechanical engineering at Newark College of Engineering (now called New Jersey Institute of Technology). However, his tremendous love for his future wife overpowered his need to continue his college studies as the need to provide for his new wife took precedence. He decided to use his background in mechanical engineering and his artistic ability to get a job as a draftsman, but he did not have any experience. During an interview with the Forstman Corporation, he offered them a deal that they could not refuse. He would work free for a trial period with the understanding that if they were satisfied with his work, they would offer him a permanent position. He did so well that they hired him and he worked there until he changed to a company where he would stay for his entire professional career, Wallace and Tiernan in Belleville, NJ. As he did with everything, he became an expert in drafting and design. As a result, he became his group’s supervisor and then the manager of his department and his group’s related departments. He stayed at Wallace and Tiernan, which became a subsidiary of Penwalt Corporation, for forty plus years until his retirement in 1992.
Anthony had many talents and skills in addition to his natural leadership ability. He enjoyed many creative activities such as painting, carpentry, and woodworking, which he used to build furniture, birdhouses, and toys for his grandchildren. As an artist, he worked in oils and occasionally in watercolors, specializing in outdoor scenery. Cooking was a passion enjoyed by all who have tasted his barbecue lemon chicken, homemade sausage, Arrangina (meat stuffed rice balls), and stuffed eggplant.
His children can recall having gotten A’s on long-term Science projects with the artistic help of their dad. Dancing with his children and grandchildren whenever there was music brought life to any party. In fact, his motto was to enjoy life because every day was important. His days were filled with activities, projects and helping anyone who was in needed including family, friends, and the church. His laugh was loud and strong as he exuded passion for life. He loved to play with his children and grandkids like rolling on the floor tickling or playing rough house, which brought a level of excitement to the home. It was rarely quiet! When he greeted his granddaughter Kim with a strong grab on the face and a big kiss on each cheek, she explains his love for her felt limitless. He had a way of making his family feel loved and special by his actions. Examples are the aches and pains soothed by olive oil massage therapy (he had the strongest fingers), nursing his wife and children when they were sick, and caring for the house by adding rooms, or gardens, or just lifting a mop. He was not happy unless he was always doing something.
His grandsons fondly remember receiving his loving haircuts when they were young. He taught them how to work with hand and power tools by spending summer days gardening, manicuring the lawn and trimming trees. On one particular trip to Long Beach Island, he taught them how to catch crabs. They thoroughly enjoyed all the stories he would tell about his escapades from his youth playing baseball, boxing and football. His backyard shed was filled with baseballs and gloves. He often enjoyed playing ball with them. When the holidays rolled around, the boys enjoyed putting up his Christmas tree. It was big and bright and he had a meticulous way of assembling all the decorations. When his youngest grandson Amir was born, 10 years after his older brothers, the yard had been turned into an oasis including such things as a gazebo, fish pond and waterfall. Amir enjoyed watching his grandfather care for the pond, and he would let him feed the fish. He taught his grandsons tips on how to draw and when Anthony and Anita moved to Rockaway, they enjoyed playing bocce and shuffleboard with him.
He was extremely generous with his time and talents with a long list of kind deeds. Examples include: taking Anita’s aunt, who was wheelchair bound with polio, to where she could sing as an amateur, bringing Anita fruit at her job (when they were courting) because her family could not afford much, helping others with projects such as building additions, designing blueprints for additions or houses, carpentry work, and volunteering to drive patients to a local hospital so that they could get the care they need.
Anthony was also very devoted to his Roman Catholic faith. He was extremely active in Our Lady of The Valley Church in Wayne. He volunteered in many activities including lector, usher, and managing Bingo. He also applied his professional skills at the church by helping plan and build a beautiful Grotto next to the church’s rectory.
Anthony was very devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children, which has helped them become successful today. He believed that no job was too difficult. He had the confidence to tackle any challenge. His belief that perseverance is a cornerstone of life was evident when he continued to lead an active and full life even when illness was draining his strength over the last seven years. The love, wisdom and care that he gave his family will be dearly missed.
Anthony leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife Anita (nee) Manno; two daughters Diane and Theresa and her husband Kays; two sons John and his wife Debra and Anthony, six grandchildren Kimberly, Lori, Julie, Omar, Adam and Amir. His brother Joseph Manno predeceased him in 2008.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Anthony Manno’s memory please consider a donation to
The National Parkinson Foundation online at www.parkinson.org or mailing a donation to
National Parkinson Foundation
Gift Processing Center
PO Box 5018
Hagerstown, MD 27141-5018
Or
The Alzheimer’s Association by going online at www.alz.org and or mailing a donation to
Alzheimer’s Association National Office
225 North Michigan Avenue
Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
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Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 5 - 8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 9 AM before continuing to Our Lady of The Valley RC Church, Wayne for the 10 AM Funeral Mass. Anthony will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, NJ.
July 1, 2012
Services
Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 5 - 8 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 9 AM before continuing to Our Lady of The Valley RC Church, Wayne for the 10 AM Funeral Mass. Anthony will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, NJ.
Anthony J. Manno age 83 of Clifton, Wayne, and Rockaway, NJ passed away on July 1, 2012 at home shortly after his entire family visited at his bedside. Anthony appeared comforted while his family was reminiscing about the loving ways he gave of himself. He passed away peacefully with his wife Anita at his side.
He was born and raised in Clifton, NJ. He graduated from Clifton High School in 1945. During high school, he was active in various sports including baseball, football, boxing and track. In 1961, he moved his family to Wayne, NJ where he spent the majority of his life raising his family. After retirement, Anthony and Anita needed a home that required much less maintenance. As a result, they moved to Rockaway, NJ in 2003.
When Anthony was 22 years old, his sweet tooth took him into a Clifton candy store named Jay’s a few blocks from his house. That visit turned out to be a wonderful experience because he met a beautiful girl by the name of Anita Faillace. After three years of courtship, they married at St. Brendan’s church in Clifton, NJ on September 17, 1950 and they enjoyed 61 years of a loving and devoted marriage together. Anita was so devoted to Anthony that she cared for him at home during his long years of struggle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Anthony possessed an innate personal ambition and confidence which allowed him to strive to achieve excellence in everything he did. He worked hard his entire life including when he was young which started with juggling multiple paper routes. Anthony saw that his immigrant father had to work under harsh conditions in order to support his family and wanted to do better for himself. Therefore, he decided to further his education by studying mechanical engineering at Newark College of Engineering (now called New Jersey Institute of Technology). However, his tremendous love for his future wife overpowered his need to continue his college studies as the need to provide for his new wife took precedence. He decided to use his background in mechanical engineering and his artistic ability to get a job as a draftsman, but he did not have any experience. During an interview with the Forstman Corporation, he offered them a deal that they could not refuse. He would work free for a trial period with the understanding that if they were satisfied with his work, they would offer him a permanent position. He did so well that they hired him and he worked there until he changed to a company where he would stay for his entire professional career, Wallace and Tiernan in Belleville, NJ. As he did with everything, he became an expert in drafting and design. As a result, he became his group’s supervisor and then the manager of his department and his group’s related departments. He stayed at Wallace and Tiernan, which became a subsidiary of Penwalt Corporation, for forty plus years until his retirement in 1992.
Anthony had many talents and skills in addition to his natural leadership ability. He enjoyed many creative activities such as painting, carpentry, and woodworking, which he used to build furniture, birdhouses, and toys for his grandchildren. As an artist, he worked in oils and occasionally in watercolors, specializing in outdoor scenery. Cooking was a passion enjoyed by all who have tasted his barbecue lemon chicken, homemade sausage, Arrangina (meat stuffed rice balls), and stuffed eggplant.
His children can recall having gotten A’s on long-term Science projects with the artistic help of their dad. Dancing with his children and grandchildren whenever there was music brought life to any party. In fact, his motto was to enjoy life because every day was important. His days were filled with activities, projects and helping anyone who was in needed including family, friends, and the church. His laugh was loud and strong as he exuded passion for life. He loved to play with his children and grandkids like rolling on the floor tickling or playing rough house, which brought a level of excitement to the home. It was rarely quiet! When he greeted his granddaughter Kim with a strong grab on the face and a big kiss on each cheek, she explains his love for her felt limitless. He had a way of making his family feel loved and special by his actions. Examples are the aches and pains soothed by olive oil massage therapy (he had the strongest fingers), nursing his wife and children when they were sick, and caring for the house by adding rooms, or gardens, or just lifting a mop. He was not happy unless he was always doing something.
His grandsons fondly remember receiving his loving haircuts when they were young. He taught them how to work with hand and power tools by spending summer days gardening, manicuring the lawn and trimming trees. On one particular trip to Long Beach Island, he taught them how to catch crabs. They thoroughly enjoyed all the stories he would tell about his escapades from his youth playing baseball, boxing and football. His backyard shed was filled with baseballs and gloves. He often enjoyed playing ball with them. When the holidays rolled around, the boys enjoyed putting up his Christmas tree. It was big and bright and he had a meticulous way of assembling all the decorations. When his youngest grandson Amir was born, 10 years after his older brothers, the yard had been turned into an oasis including such things as a gazebo, fish pond and waterfall. Amir enjoyed watching his grandfather care for the pond, and he would let him feed the fish. He taught his grandsons tips on how to draw and when Anthony and Anita moved to Rockaway, they enjoyed playing bocce and shuffleboard with him.
He was extremely generous with his time and talents with a long list of kind deeds. Examples include: taking Anita’s aunt, who was wheelchair bound with polio, to where she could sing as an amateur, bringing Anita fruit at her job (when they were courting) because her family could not afford much, helping others with projects such as building additions, designing blueprints for additions or houses, carpentry work, and volunteering to drive patients to a local hospital so that they could get the care they need.
Anthony was also very devoted to his Roman Catholic faith. He was extremely active in Our Lady of The Valley Church in Wayne. He volunteered in many activities including lector, usher, and managing Bingo. He also applied his professional skills at the church by helping plan and build a beautiful Grotto next to the church’s rectory.
Anthony was very devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children, which has helped them become successful today. He believed that no job was too difficult. He had the confidence to tackle any challenge. His belief that perseverance is a cornerstone of life was evident when he continued to lead an active and full life even when illness was draining his strength over the last seven years. The love, wisdom and care that he gave his family will be dearly missed.
Anthony leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife Anita (nee) Manno; two daughters Diane and Theresa and her husband Kays; two sons John and his wife Debra and Anthony, six grandchildren Kimberly, Lori, Julie, Omar, Adam and Amir. His brother Joseph Manno predeceased him in 2008.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Anthony Manno’s memory please consider a donation to
The National Parkinson Foundation online at www.parkinson.org or mailing a donation to
National Parkinson Foundation
Gift Processing Center
PO Box 5018
Hagerstown, MD 27141-5018
Or
The Alzheimer’s Association by going online at www.alz.org and or mailing a donation to
Alzheimer’s Association National Office
225 North Michigan Avenue
Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
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