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Kevin William Manning passed away in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his family and friends at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2008. He was born March 25, 1949 in Danbury, Connecticut to William and Elizabeth Manning.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Terri Lynne; his mother, Elizabeth; his brother, John (Lisa); and Terri's children, Jeanine, Michelle and Jeffrey whom he loved and cherished as if they were his own. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Justin, Derek, Jessica, Emma, Paxton and Hanna; his great grandson, JJ; and his Golden Retriever, Molly along with many friends.
Kevin attended Fordham University and graduated from Manhattan College in New York City prior to coming to Southwest Florida in 1970. He loved the construction business and was involved in the construction of many of the high rise buildings in Lee and Collier County through his association with some of the largest general contractors and developers in the area. He was licensed in the State of Florida as a General Contractor and was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for BBL Florida, LLC. He was a captain of his industry and highly respected by his peers and associates. Kevin was quick with a joke and a laugh. Outside of his love for Terri and his work, he had a passion for boating. His family would want him remembered as he was, full of and bigger than life, not by the battle with cancer that ultimately took him.
Visitation for family and friends will be at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home at 28300 Tamiami Trail South in Bonita Springs on Monday, February 4, 2008 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Road in Bonita Springs. Burial will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank Kevin's medical team in Fort Myers and in Houston, TX as well as the magnificent staff at Hope Hospice for their support and care during Kevin's last days. "I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over." Excerpt from Sea Fever by John Mansfield.
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TL
January 31, 2025
Today is the 17th anniversary of the night you gave up the fight.
I miss you Kev...after all.
I love you RIP
Michelle
January 29, 2025
Hello Mom! :)
Still have Kevin in my heart every day!
Never forget......
I love you and hope you do okay with this anniversary.
TERRI MANNING
January 31, 2024
Sixteen years ago @ 11:30 PM today
I miss growing old with you
Michelle
September 15, 2023
It feels like yesterday...can not believe we lost you 15 years ago. Kev....I have mom don´t you worry. I miss you so much but I know you are in my heart forever
Terri
January 29, 2023
You´ve been gone 15 years now & I´ve become an old(er) woman wishing we were sharing these years.
Through Joy & Despair you & I were bound together by things too complicated to explain to others.
"I´m so Proud to be Mrs. Kevin W. Manning".
TERRI MANNING
January 27, 2022
It is so hard to believe 14 years have passed since that dreadful day.
Today, as then, I am Proud & Grateful to have been Mrs Kevin William Manning
Michelle Julier
August 1, 2012
Kev is looking out for me and Mom. There are good things in the works!! I love you Kevin. I know you are here with us.
July 14, 2012
I love you Kevin. I wish you were still here, everything would be so different.
TERRI MANNING
February 26, 2012
Thank you, Michelle. All My Love, All My Life. Mom & Molly
Molly Dog!!
February 21, 2012
February 21, 2012
Kev Hope
February 21, 2012
February 21, 2012
February 21, 2012
Linda Julier
January 12, 2009
Teri, Just thinking of you, and hope life is going well for you. There's always those "days" that you will stop and think about the past, what could have been, what should have been, and what is. I'm hoping the memories of the past are good ones, and the thought of the future even better. Best wishes always, Linda
Gregg Fous
January 10, 2009
Hey Terri - I just came across this site again. I am wearing Kevs Harley Sweatshirt and was thinking of him.
Love ya - Gregg
Michelle Julier
November 8, 2008
Hey! Friends and Family Kev may not be with us physically but let's keep this website alive (maybe he has wireless up there). I Google and look at this occasionally and see zero new entries. I know some of you do it too but nobody is leaving messages. Mom looks at it too - let's keep this alive??? We can all communicate and the family would appreciate your thoughts and feelings about Kev.
Kev's Grandson and Great-Grandson (don't tell him he is a Great-Grandpa!)
February 22, 2008
Kev, Mom and her sister Debbie in September
February 22, 2008
Kev's Mom with her Great-Great Grandson
February 22, 2008
Mom and Kids - Kev's Kids! We love him more than you can know!
February 22, 2008
Kevin Loves Molly
February 22, 2008
Molly Loves Kevin
February 22, 2008
Mommy and Molly
February 22, 2008
Kev and Molly
February 22, 2008
Gregg Fous
February 21, 2008
Terri,
I will remember Kev as hard but soft; inquisitive one day and uninterested the next; and I know that he demanded no more of others than he did of himself.
He was a good friend and wise businessman, a loyal companion and a fierce competitior.
He had an organized wallet, but a messy garage.
I remember that he liked to be prepared and did not like to "wing it" - but liked to appear spontaneous.
I was privledged to have been able to know Kevin at home as well as work. I knew him in slopply shorts and a ripped T Shirt and a white shirt with cuff links.
I knew of his devotion and love for you. He loved buying you things that pleased you as much as they pleased him. You were his touchstone, his warm place, his home.
He touched many people in his life and he will be missed now that he is gone by more people than you realize.
Gregg
Amy Manning
February 13, 2008
To the Manning family,
You're all in my prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss. Stay strong.
Melissa Manning
February 11, 2008
To the Manning Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you
love
Melissa Manning
Linda Julier
February 11, 2008
Terri, My thoughts and prayers are with you now, as they have been since I heard of Kevin's diagnosis. I, more than most, know what you both have gone through, and what you and your family are going through now, my heart goes out to you. They say that time heals the hole thats left in your heart, but I dont think the pain ever goes away, it just eases little by little. Embrase the memories,and pictures of all the good times, and he will always be with you. Just know I'm thinking of you. Take care of yourself now, your family needs you, and they're there for you too. You're a strong lady, and I know you'll be ok. Just take one day at a time, and GOD will help you down your new path of life. Good thoughts and lots of prayers from me to you always.
Sherri and Brian Holly
February 7, 2008
Terri, our prayers go out to you and your family. Kevin will be missed immensely - you could always depend on him for a witty comment, a funny story that made you laugh out loud, or sometimes just simply a sypathetic ear to listen to your troubles. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Ann Cemer
February 5, 2008
Terri our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kevin was much more than a co-worker, he was a friend. He will be deeply missed but his love for life and the inspiration shared will never be forgotten. Warmest regards, Ann Cemer & Family Ed & Drew Cemer
Mike and Jodie Sheeley
February 4, 2008
Terri and family,
May God give you strength in these most difficult of days. We are honored and privileged to have known you and Kevin for a short while. Kevin was a man's man, tough as nails with a sympathetic heart.
Barb and Don Wheeler
February 4, 2008
May it bring comfort to know that many thoughts and prayers are with you
Rick and Joy McCormack
February 4, 2008
Terry: May Kevin's strength and humor carry you for the rest of your days.
Betty Peck
February 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
FJohn Reinke (MC68)
February 3, 2008
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Joyce & Rick
February 3, 2008
Terri and family...our hearts and strength goes out to you all during this time of loss, we will keep you in our hearts and prayers through these difficult days. Please know that we are thinking of you and if there is anything we can do to help...please do not hesitate to call on us.
Love you all,
Joyce & Rick
Suzzane Carnevale
February 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you Terri and your family during this difficult time. Your love for Kevin was so beautiful.
Carl and Marilyn Ferencek
February 2, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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