Jerry Manos Obituary

GENE SCHULTZ
I HAVE SO MANY
MEMORIES OF OUR
EXPACADES. I REMEMBER
GOING TO WESTERN
ILL TO DELIVER MEATS.
IN THE HEART OF WINTER
YOU HIT A ICE PATCH ON
THE ROAD AND CRASHED
YOUR VW INTO A 10 FOOT
WALL OF SNOW. BURROWING OUT OF THE SNOW, WE HAD A GOOD LAUGH WE DROVE ON
NONE THE WORST FOR
WEARo
I MISS THE GOOD OLD DAYS, I MISS JERRY!!

I drove past the site of Jerry's old hot dog stand the other day, quite by accident. America being what it is, the building now contains a restaurant that presents a more foreign flavor, but in my mind's eye it was still Jerry's. The hot dogs were great back then, but, hey, this IS Chicago. Those were, however, the best fries I've ever had, and I have had none better since I met Jerry. But that wasn't what made Jerry's the place to eat, however. It WAS the the place to BE, for the proprietor, that bear of a man, with the broad smile of greeting, had a deep and abiding love for all with whom he came in contact. We've lost not just a vendor or a restauranteur, but a real mensch.

I am deeply saddened hearing of the loss of Jerry. He was my boyfriend in my youth for many years. I remember after our date he would call me and we would spend hours on the phone because we never wanted the date to end. He was one of the sweetest, nicest, boys I knew. He made me laugh and always treated me with respect and love.

I sold souvenirs next to Jerry for 20yrs. Though I suffer a great loss in losing a friend, the skies will shine much brighter now that he is in the heavens.

goodbye jerry,
Even though I have spoken about U – we haven't spoken since I was @ left tackle & U were the fullback. If the call was a QF2 or 3, I had to make sure the hole was open, otherwise U would B running up my back - there was no stopping U. Your a/k/a "El Toro" was thoroughly justified. Rest in peace.
Tony Barone

I was out of town when I got the sad news about Jerry. I knew Jerry was not well, as we spoke on occasion and I also ran into him at the health club. He worked so hard to stay fit. The last time we spoke was at lunch, when we sat at a table for over two hours talking about old times and new times. I will always remember his soft voice, twinkling eyes and his kindness.
Remember his pea green Volkswagon Bug!!!
Bobbie Danca Block

JERRY AND I WERE ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM TOGETHER ,HIS NICKNAME WAS EL TORO THE BULL. I MADE THE MISTAKE TO RUN INTO HIM IN , DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S IT LIKE TO RUN INTO A BRICK WALL. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND HE WILL SURLEY MISSED. #7 AL UHR

To the Manos Family,
I remember Jerry from Bateman, Roosevelt, hot dog shop on Kedzie, and by the Bulls stadium. Jerry always had that big smile and an uplifting attitude. It was a pleasure to know Jerry and I consider him one of the truly good people I have known. May he rest in peace and take pleasure knowing he has left a good mark in this life.
Bill Levy

I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was my peanut vendor at Wrigley(and a few times at Sox Park) from 1989 to 2006. My wife and I always looked forward to seeing him every Spring when we came to our first game. We have missed him and will always have fond memories of him.

I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was my peanut vendor at Wrigley(and a few times at Sox Park) from 1989 to 2006. My wife and I always looked forward to seeing him every Spring when we came to our first game. We have missed him and will always have fond memories of him.

WHEN I THINK OF AN EXAMPLE OF A PERSON WHO LISTENED TO THE BEAT OF HIS OWN DRUMMER,I THINK OF JERRY...WHEN WE'D MEET PERIODICALLY HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG GRIN AND WOULDN'T SPEAK EVIL OF ANYONE...HE WAS WHAT I'D CALL AN ORIGINAL ,A ONE AND ONLY AND ABOVE ALL, A MENSCH...SHLUF GOOT MINE FRUEND !! JERRY KERBIS

Jerry always made me laugh. He was a good friend. Gene Schultz Lake Barrington, il

I am saddened at the news of Jerry's passing. Jerry was a stand up guy, and a good friend. The memories of Wrigley, standing on Jerry's corner with Whitey, Paul, and all the other assorted characters that congregated there was somthing else, especially '84! Jerry will be sorely missed.

I went to Bateman and Rossevelt with Jerry. I have not been in contact with him for a long time. I will miss him knowing he has gone to a better place.
Maybe he will get together with all his old and dear friends. I hope so
Ernie Knapp-Kona Hawaii

Dear Manos Family,
I graduated from RHS June, 1956. I knew Jerry from the Albany Park neighborhood, especially at Max Straus Center. My wife and I always enjoyed buying our peanuts and visiting with him outside of Sox Park.I always considered him to be a true gentleman and he will be missed. May your good memories help you through this difficult time.
Jack Sherman

I last saw Jerry in 1958. I was his friend and remember him as if we spoke just yesterday. RIP

Tim Hoffman

RIP Jerry - I spent many a day hanging with Jerry at the ballpark. Even bumped into him at the Pita Inn a few times more recently. He always had a smile on his face. I loved being part of the scene at Wrigley with him when he would let a few of us help him sell peanuts on our way in to the park. He loved his winters off in the desert or whereever life took him and then gearing back up to be part of the Wrigley culture and lore. Seeing Jerry at the corner was part of what going to the game was all about. There should be a statue in his honor! Jerry, you will be missed. xoxoox

I used to miss an inning or 2 just to
talk to Jerry. Somehow he was just as important as the game to me. It was a pleasure to have known Jerry and he will be missed by all who knew him

THOUGH THERE WERE YEARS BETWEEN OUR SEEING EACH OTHER,OUR CONVERSATIONS WOULD BEGIN AS THERE WERE NO TIME AND MILES IN BETWEEN.....WE ALWAYS ASKED ABOUT OUR RESPECTIVE LIVES ,FAMILYS ,AND HEALTH.....IF THERE WAS ANYBODY THAT I COULD SHARE BOTH AN INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION AND A LAUGH WITH, IT WAS JERRY...I'M SO SORRY THAT HE'S GONE...I MISS HIM ALREADY...

I knew Jerry Manos as a young boy growing up on Walton Street in Chicago as well as his older brother Alan. We lived near Humbolt Park and played together as young boys. We both moved and ended up in the Albany Park area where we attended Roosevelt High School.
Although Jerry was not a big guy, he was one heck of a football player. I sort of lost contact with him over the years, but would occasionally see him at Jack's Restaurant on Touhy.
He was a funny guy with a neat sense of humor. May he rest in peace.
Marshall Rasof

Jerry Manos was one of the good guys, He was a great friend. I remember all the times I stopped at the hot dog stand and saw him ay wrigley field but most of all at Roosevelt playing football and hanging out at schurs school store. Jerry you will be missed by all who new you as I did.

my Uncle Jerry was a kind and gentle soul. I will always love you till the 12th of never.......RIP. xoxoxo

I knew Jerry from Jack's Restaurant and he always had a smile and something beautiful to say. He will be sorely missed. It was my pleasure to have known him.

I remember Jerry at Bateman Grammar School as a gentle but "strong as bull" really nice guy. Fond memories. Joe Jensen

R.I.P. Jerry, Wrigleyville's #1 P-Nut Vendor on Sheffield Ave. just over the R.F. foul line wall. Always a mensch! Jerry Pritikin The Bleacher Preacher/Chicago.

I last saw Jerry at the 40th reunion of the Jan./June 1959 Roosevelt High School classes. When we were 15, Jerry and I worked a summer job together at a youth camp in Indiana Dunes. Jerry was an unassuming, gentle person. He will be missed. R.I.P.

Jerry was a very sweet man. I have some wonderful memories of times spent with our family and him. He will be missed.

I was a Roosevelt Rough Rider and was a FAN of Jerry, who always had a smile which would light up spontaneously whenever he saw a Roosevelt Alum. He will be missed.