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for Robert Manning
Mary-Beth Manning Watt
October 5, 2009
Uncle Robby, I am missing you today as I do every day.I have your picture on my desk and I am gazing at it as I write this. I can't believe it is a year that we have lived without your presence. But I know we live with your extraordinary, loving,robust,and gentle spirit every day, in our thoughts, hearts and lives. I love you Uncle Robby, full measure and pressed down as you always said. No one will ever fill your place.
October 2, 2009
I go on with life as you wanted me to do but there is a big gap in my life without you. I love you and miss you Dee
Lisa Snyder
October 19, 2008
It's been almost two weeks since your passing...we miss you so much it's indescribable...you were an amazing uncle, friend, teacher...I hope I can instill in my children the faith you have instilled in me...like you told me when we last spoke "I will be watching and praying for you all from God's heavenly kingdom"..I know you are in a better place...we love you so much and will miss you always...Lisa, Ryan, Colin and your "namesake" Brendan Robert
Cornelius Manning
October 12, 2008
To my uncle Bob,
It pains me beyond words to have not been able to say goodbye. I have thought about you and what you've shown not only myself but my family everyday. Ill never forget our masses in Hummarock.. our meetings in Cambridge.. and your unconditional love for others. It is what you've done for my father and I though which is what I'm most thankful for. You will live inside my heart forever.
CJ Manning
Krissy Welch
October 12, 2008
My beautiful uncle was my heart! He made everything good in my life! He made living and believing in God a most joyous experience! He has always been a parent to me, my second dad! He loved me fiercely and being loved by him was a earthly experience of being loved by God. Whenever we parted from eachother he would always say to me,"My darling I love you full measure, pressed down, overflowing!" My beautiful beloved Unlce Robby I love you this way forever and ever and always! He gave us all enough love to last 50 lifetimes! God bless you my darling Uncle Robby and thank you for loving me and all of us so profoundly! I (we) will miss you desperately!
ray manning
October 10, 2008
i was blessed with the best brother a man could have ray manning
Rev. Dr. Bob LaRochelle
October 9, 2008
To Father Manning's family and the Jesuit community:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Father Bob Manning's death. I was so fortunate to know him when he was Chaplain at Holy Cross in the early 1970's. His advice, counsel and example have stayed with me in the nearly 35 years since I left that campus, a campus he enlivened with his presence and with the passion of his convictions. A brilliant man with tremendous knowledge and a desire to learn even more, he was also an engaging man who was a whole lot of fun to be around.
Simply put, when I think of the Jesuits, I think of Father Manning. So often, as I prepare to preach, I still hear his voice.
Well done,Father Bob Manning, SJ, good and faithful servant ....and THANK YOU!
Ad majorem dei gloriam....
Bob LaRochelle
College of the Holy Cross, 1974
Isaías Hipólito
October 8, 2008
Fr. Manning was a God-given second father to me, as a former Jesuit seminarian from a foreign country. In grateful remembrance for "Bob", my whole family (wife and our four chilfren) has offered prayers of thanksgiving for this holy man and his beloved ones (family and Jesuit companions).
Gail & Phil Chisholm
October 8, 2008
Father Robert Manning, what can I say that anyone who knew him wouldn’t already understand.
He wasn’t much on formalities, “ Please call me Bob” . That was the first day I was introduced to him eight years ago. Little did I know I had just met the most compassionate , caring, and loving person I have ever had the privilege to know. Soon to become a true FRIEND .
He was strong in his beliefs but willing to listen to other sides.
He would go out of his way to ask “ How are you doing and how is Gail feeling? “ . He showed his compassion when Gail was going through treatment for breast cancer. While in the mid-west at a meeting of the U.S. Bishops , he had 2 masses said for her hoping it would help her in her battle . It helped, Gail is now 5 years plus cancer free.
This world is a much better place thanks to Father “ Bob “Manning , but there will always be an empty space now that Bob is gone.
God Bless You Father Robert Manning,
Mary-Beth Manning Watt
October 7, 2008
My Uncle. Fr. Robert Manning was an extraordinary man who touched so many lives. His unconditional love, infectious humor, enormous compassion, and ability to make everyone who crossed his path feel important and special will be forever missed. His gentle spirit will live on in my heart for the rest of my life.
denise mc auliffe
October 7, 2008
To all of you who loved and cared for Rob we thank you. Especially those at M.G.H. and Campion Center. Hank and Denise
david connor
October 7, 2008
Bob was a memorable presence for many years in my life as a Jesuit seminarian. I remember him fondly as a person of remarkable balance and good judgment. It is saddening to lose such a good man on this earth. He made a better world.
samantha matthews
October 7, 2008
I will miss you Uncle Rob. You meant a lot to me. I'll pray for you every night.
Shelby and Michael Ronan
October 7, 2008
Dear friends and family of Robert Manning, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We are so sorry for your loss. We know what a wonderful man he was and how much he meant to all of you. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michael and Shelby Ronan
Francisco Costa-Macedo
October 7, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Michael McAuliffe
October 7, 2008
To the friends and family of Rob Manning,
He was a great man to God, the church and all who had the pleasure to meet him. It was a blessing to be a part of his life. Rob was a man of great wisdom and faith that guided everyone. He will be sadly missed especially those he touched dearly.
clyde and charlene murphy
October 7, 2008
Dear Ray and family
Clyde and I want to convey our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the passing of your brother.
May your fond memories comfort you during this sad time.
sincerely
Charlene andClyde Murphy
Jim Matthews
October 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the McAuliffe and Manning families. Father Rob will be greatly missed.
Sisters of St. Joseph
October 7, 2008
Deepest sympathy to family, friends and the Jesuit Community at this time of Bob's passing into New Life.
Anna Marie Kane, SSJ
Irene A. Mizula, SSJ
The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home
October 7, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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