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John Manzella Obituary

Manzella Jr., John Louis "Johnny", age 51, at peace on November 17, 2009, father of Johnny Ill, Meggie and DeDe Manzella, papa of David Papineau, son of the late Patricia and John Louis Manzella, Sr., brother and best friend of the late Tony (Kathy) Manzella and Bobby (Denny) Stehman, Leeniece (Dean) Gendusa and Patty (Jeff) Porter, uncle to many nieces and nephews and special uncle to Louis and Gino. Memorial visitation 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at St. Rita of Cascia Shirine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60620. Mass at 7:30 p.m. Private Interment. Info: 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 20, 2009.

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August 9, 2010

It's almost nine months since your Dad,has passed. I remember so well, like it was yesterday, all his kidding and acting like a trooper, when he was so very sick. Little did we know God was going to have to step in, to ease his pain and ours. We couldn't help him anymore and we had to let go.
I think about him and the three of you everyday and know how difficult it is.
You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers as will my dear Cousin Johnny!
Love,
Aunt Joanne

meggie manzella

April 2, 2010

dad,
I miss you so much! words cant express the sadness that has filled my whole being since you left!!!! I miss u more and more each day!!!! Ilove you dad and please always watch over us and especially david he misses his BALD PAPA so much!!!!! Love you daddy!!! I will see you when its my time, so wait for me!!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxox

Lorrie Stahl

November 26, 2009

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Manzella family for the loss of both John and Tony. John Manzella was a very caring and giving man. He was always considerate of others feelings and put others before himself. May the Lord bless him and give him peace and reunion with his brother and parents. Lorrie Schmidt Stah

Sue Lyons

November 23, 2009

To John's Family - You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. John and I went to grammar school and high school together and shared many great times together. He will always have a special place in my heart!

Mary Grahovac

November 22, 2009

Uncle John you will be missed.

November 22, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing he was a great neighbor, great guy and he and his parents were always kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathie Morris

Lisa and Colleen-

November 21, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a great man and we were lucky that we were able to meet him. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Loyola 2ICU Nurses

Danny Schultz & Family

November 20, 2009

To the Manzella family,
My deepest sympathy, as John was like a big brother to me. Him & my late brother, Tom were very close friends.

Michael Laiacono

November 20, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Johns Family, Our prayers are with all of you.
Mike & Kathie Laiacono

Ron Shell

November 20, 2009

DeDe, Meggie and family are thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you all and remmber dad will always be by your sides.

Mike Paulo

November 20, 2009

To Johns family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, John will be missed by us all.


The Paulo Family

Norm Wallace

November 20, 2009

To Johns family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Johnny was a friend from grammer school (Pasteur)

Judy D'Antonio

November 20, 2009

Dear Meggie, Johnny & DeDe

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.

November 20, 2009

DeDe & Family...we are so very sorry for your loss,no words will make you feel better,but remember he will be looking down at you and saying how proud he is of you! Remember that all your fellow wrestling friends and families are here for you

The Migawa Family

shannon otoolis

November 20, 2009

Meggie,
Sorry for the loss of your father, My prayers with you and your family.

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