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Anthony Manzella Obituary

Manzella, Anthony age 44, beloved husband of Kathy E. (nee Spagnolo), devoted father of Antoinette, Louis, Gino and the late Melody Manzella, dear son of the late John Sr. and Patricia Manzella, loving brother and best friend of John Manzella Jr., Patricia (Jeff) Porter, Leeniece (Dean) Gendusa and Robert (Denise) Stehman, cherished brother-in-law of Richard (Angela), Ronald (Carolyn) and Robert Spagnolo and Maryann (Dennis) Prohaska, adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Jude Church, New Lenox, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Manzella Family Fund, c/o National City Bank, 1733 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60616, would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2008.

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Natalie R Sammon

February 1, 2020

Tony, you are so deeply missed! I can still hear your voice and that laugh!! You had a million dollar smile. Your children are beautiful. You were Kathy's greatest love. RIP my friend and give my brother a hug from me.

Peter Galassi

March 1, 2008

Manzella family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Tony. My prayers go out to your family. I lived next door to Tony when we lived on 62nd and Keating and recall all the fun we had as youths. Even though I have not seen Tony, I cherish his friendship and the kindness of his parents and family. Take Care, Peter Galassi

February 15, 2008

Dear Manzella Family,

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathies,
The Stecich Family

Helen Anderson

February 11, 2008

Hi Johnny, this is Skip and Helen
so sorry about Tony saw it today on internet lost our phone book and don't know how to get in touch with you didn't know about your dad either please please get in touch with us

meggie manzella

February 10, 2008

Anthony, you are the best uncle that any neice could ask for!!! I will miss you so much. but your memory will live on forever and i will make sure of that! I love you with all my heart and soul.

Toni (Eldorado) Katello

February 10, 2008

Dear Manzella Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Even though it has been many many years since I have seen him I have nice memories when we attended Pasteur school together. I remember he was the cutest boy in class and he lit up the room with his eyes and smile. My deepest sympathy to all. My mom Carol and sister Dina also extend their heartfelt sympathy.

February 10, 2008

Kathy and family and John, We were so sorry to hear about Tony. Our prayers are with all of you during this time.

Our deepest sypathies
The Christophersen Family

Michael Byrd

February 9, 2008

Dear Manzella Family,

Sorry to hear of the loss of Tony who was a great friend and co-worker from the days of the four walls to working downtown. Tony always kept a positive outlook on life. Tony will always be remembered as a man who loved his family and cherished life. He will be surely missed by all who loved him. May God bless you and your family as you will always be remembered in our prayers.

Sincerely, Michael Byrd and Family

eve (manzella) gambla

February 9, 2008

johnny...seeing tony at such a young age could only bring back memories of my dad...too young for both of them...i will keep you, his wife and especially the kids in my prayers...love eve

Gary and Betsy Altman

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie Kirk

February 9, 2008

My mom had come across Tony's obituary and we just wanted to let the Manzella family know that we are thinking of you through these difficult times. Even though it's been decades since we've been neighbors on Keating, (and since I attended Pasteur with Tony), those early memories seem like yesterday. My Mom, Dad and I remember the Manzella family with great fondness and we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to John and the entire Manzella family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Kirk Family (Joe, Bev and Julie)

Michael Byrd

February 8, 2008

Dear Manzella Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Tony who was a great guy and a great friend. From the old days of the four walls to working downtown Chicago, Tony remained a constant source of great humor and always had a positive outlook on life. He will be surely missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers our with his family, friends and co-workers. Sincerely, Mike Byrd and family

Gene Wolak

February 8, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of Tony, Sincere condolances for Kathy and family.

Ericka Rodriguez and Zurales Family

February 8, 2008

Our prayers and love are with all of you.

Maureen (Donahue) Tamborski and Family

February 8, 2008

Kathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Tony. Please know that we are praying for all of you and will be here for you always.

Jerry & Sharon Maisonneuve

February 7, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas Donahue

February 7, 2008

Dear Kathy and family. We are sorry to hear about the loss of Tony, he was a good friend of mine for many years when we were growing up. I always cherish the goodtimes we had... which were many! Our warmest condolences. Thomas Donahue and Pamela Braun.

The Dzielak Family

February 7, 2008

We will miss you.

The Papineau Family

February 7, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences to the all the Manzella family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God grant you comfort in knowing Tony will always be remembered as a good man that was respected by all that knew him.

Natalie "Pote" Sammon

February 7, 2008

John...I'm not sure how to get in touch with you, but I want you to know that "I care" and "I know" what you're going through losing your "Brother" & your "Best Friend".
I want you to know that you're in my Prayers and I'm praying that God will watch over you and ease the pain and sorrow you are going through in the loss of your Brother.
May he give you the strength you need, to see you through this extremely painful time. Tony loves you and that love with forever be with you. May you find comfort and peace knowing that and May God be with you today and Always....
My Deepest Sympathy & Love,

Natalie "Pote" Sammon

February 7, 2008

Kathy, Toni, Louis & Gino...My Heart goes out to All of you. I hope you children know how much your "Dad" loves you! I hope you know your Dad will Always be with you. Not only in your hearts, but watching over you, lovingly. You were his Greatest "Pride-N-Joys"!
I'll never forget "Tony's" laugh, his sense of humor, and one of the nicest smiles I've ever seen on a man. What a wonderful guy! What a Wonderful Father, Husband, brother, son, Uncle and Friend!
My Deepest Sympathy to you all. May Time heal your hearts and may all the wonderful "Memories",you have, stay with you forever.
Tony will Always be thought of and missed very much! He was a Good Man and a wonderful Friend!
With My Deepest Sympathy & Love...

February 7, 2008

You are in all our thoughts and prayers. God bless you in your time of sorrow. The Gianares Family

Joanne Kucinski

February 7, 2008

Dear Kathy and family,
Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. Know that you have been in our thoughts for many months now. God is surely holding all of you in his arms during this sad time. Have faith and comfort each other.
Love, Cousin Joanne & family

Mike & Mary Paulo

February 7, 2008

My sincere condolances to you and your family for your loss. May God bless and watch over you during this diffcult time,

Jim & Kristi Mulroe

February 7, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Beth Delia

February 7, 2008

Dear Manzella Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our condolences go out to you and your family. We are so fortunate to have gotten to know Tony. He was a wonderful husband and father. We'll miss him.

Danny/ Therese Donahue/ Szeniawski

February 7, 2008

May God Bless you and yours family in this time of sorrow. May you rest in peace.

February 7, 2008

Dear Kathy and Family,
We were so deeply grieved to hear of Tony's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
May the Lord Jesus Christ and the comfort of the Holy Spirit minister to all of you in a special way during this very difficult time. All our love and prayers, Maria Small and Family

steve medel

February 7, 2008

John,I am so sorry to see that Tony passed away.Even though i moved out of the neighborhood years ago i have never forgotten what a great family all of you are.Your parents were always so good to me, and Tony was the little brother who looked up to you everytime we all went out to play ball or just swim in your pool.Just yelling"Yo John",so you would come to the door is one of the great memories i will have forever.God Bless you my friend.

Les Rutan & Family

February 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Sue Lyons

February 7, 2008

John and Family,

I was reading the paper today and came across Anthony's obituary. I can remember him running around Pasteur School like he owned the place, always following his big brother. You were always there to watch over him and now he will be watching over all of us! Please accept my sympathy at this sad time in your life. Please extend my wishes to his family as well. May you find the strength to help his family at their time of sorrow.

Comiskey Family

February 7, 2008

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Andrea and Jack Savage

February 7, 2008

Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

The Toomey Family

February 7, 2008

We will always remember Tony for his warmth, his enthusiam, and bravery.

Michael Laiacono

February 7, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Barrett

February 7, 2008

Kathy- I am so sorry to hear about Tony, I am in Plainfield- Right down I-80 please let me know if there is anything I can do ...

Don Anderson

February 7, 2008

Dear Kathy, Toni, Lou and Gino,
Our deepest sympathy, heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you as you endure this devastating loss. We pray that your loving family memories bring you comfort and peace.
The Anderson Family

Christine Kintzel

February 7, 2008

Our hearts go out to all of you. Know that your in our thoughts and prayers. God has his arms around him now and he is suffering no more. He will be in each of your hearts every minute now. Feel his love and presence and know he is with you at all times. The Kintzel Family

RUSS & SANDY BEAUMONT

February 7, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

denise kern

February 7, 2008

your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! we were happy and fortunate to get to know tony for the short time that we did! he will be missed and always remembered by us.one last "hey neighbor" to you tony, may you rest in peace! God bless you all!! The Kern Family

Tim & Sharon Valasek

February 7, 2008

Dear Kathy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Be encouraged knowing that Tony is with our Savior Jesus Christ. We are praying that the Lord will comfort you and be your strength in this time of suffering. We love you,

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