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Joseph Manzella, Sr.

16 Condolences

On April 25th, 2019 Joseph Manzella, Sr.  passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. After spending his youth in Chicago and Benton Harbor, he ventured across America finding his way to San Leon, Texas where he owned a shrimp boat.  By 1987, he found his way back to St. Joe, where he opened his own construction business until he retired and settled in Hartford.  A man with a big family and even bigger heart, he valued every moment he could spend with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  The words he believed you should live by – “Life wasn’t worth living if you didn’t find something to make you laugh everyday.”

He is lovingly remembered by his wife: Renie (Miller) Manzella of Hartford, MI; children, Joseph Manzella Jr. of IL; Rick (Cissy) Manzella of OR; Darlene Alexander of TX; Tina (Robert) McCracken of TX; Vincent (Amy) Manzella of OR; Bobbie (Richard) Baumeister of MI and Roy Manzella of MO; cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Erin, Tony, Zachary, Kenneth, Stephanie, Meghan, Dominick, Jarrod, Christina, Steven, Crystal, Anthony, Joe, Brian, TonyJo, Jeron and Taz; 18 great-grandchildren and numerous others.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, John Manzella and Jessie Lee (Cunningham) Falcone; 3 children, Anthony, Rachel, Steven and 7 brothers.

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  1. Bobbie

    April 27, 2019 at 12:09 am

    Love and miss you dad

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  2. Smith Family

    April 27, 2019 at 12:22 am

    So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all, hugs and prayers, love you

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  3. Susan Perez

    April 27, 2019 at 12:31 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss , my prayers or with y’all he will be missed love y’all lots .

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  4. Maxine

    April 27, 2019 at 12:40 am

    Went to church with Joe for yrs. a great guy. Loved to sing tell jokes and always had a hug for everyone. He never failed to stand and say I love the Lord and give a testimony about his life and how God brought him through everything. He will be greatly missed.

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  5. David and Sherry Manzella Guillory

    April 27, 2019 at 1:02 am

    So sorry! Uncle Joe we love you!

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  6. Adrian Etie

    April 27, 2019 at 2:08 am

    Sorry too hear about this . I still remember Joe on his shrimp boat the Boo Boo Lady . Never Easy too lose a loved one . My Condolences Too The Family .

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  7. Patricia Miers

    April 27, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    RIP Uncle Joe you’ll be missed. The Manzella’s in Texas.

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  8. Peggy Davis

    April 27, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Fallen Limb

    A limb has fallen from the family tree.
    I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”.
    Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
    The good life I lived while I was strong.
    Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
    Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
    My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
    Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
    Continue traditions, no matter how small.
    Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls
    I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
    Until the day comes we’re together again.

    Author unknown

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  9. Carmella Manzella Barron

    April 27, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    We will miss you uncle Joe…sure your singing and playing music with the Angels

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  10. cindy Smith

    April 28, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Rip Joe. Say hi to mom and all the family in heaven.

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  11. Linda Yates

    April 28, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    we will miss u uncle Joe .I will miss all the jokes u told .and to my cuz Im sorry for your lost. but he in a butter place . my pray a to the family

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  12. TINA Mccracken

    April 29, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Love and miss you Dad

    Tina (your short girl)

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  13. Linda Roby

    April 29, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    RIP Joe. You will be missed by so many. I loved listening to you and Dad tell your stories. Prayers for the family and friends.

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  14. Gina

    April 29, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all

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  15. Jacob Williams “Carmella Manzella “

    April 30, 2019 at 5:03 am

    Rip uncle Joe I’ve heard many stories about you and how you loved your music ….. praying for pawpaw Jack I hear he’s not taking it well.

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  16. Robert McCracken

    April 30, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    He will be missed the short talks we did have and the short time I got to spend with him. He was always so happy and loved his family and grandbabies and great grandbabies. I know he will be looking down on his family that he loved so much. Such a great man.

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