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Neal McManus Obituary

McMANUS, NEAL Neal McManus passed away on September 23, 2013. He was surrounded by family and friends praying by his bedside including his devoted wife of 45 years, Sharon Ryan McManus and his daughter Bridget McManus. Neal was born May 16, 1946 in New Haven to the late Vincent Thomas and Loretta Flynn McManus. He was the proud father of Bridget McManus of West Haven and Farrell McManus of New York, NY and his partner Richard Spatafora. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Vincent and Patricia McManus of Wallingford, his brother and sister-in-law Kevin and Diane McManus of Boling, Illinois, and his sister and brother-in-law Noeline and John Wozniak of Guilford. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Mendola and her husband Raymond of West Haven, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. An experienced manager in the ceramic tile and marble industry, Neal retired in 2012 from Saloni Ceramica of Castillon, Spain as North American Sales Manager. While born and raised in Hamden, CT, Neal moved to West Haven in 1968, and quickly became active in West Haven's civic and community affairs. He served as Commissioner of the West Shore Fire Department from 1979-1985, and in 1980 as the president of the West Shore Fire Department Volunteers. He was an outspoken advocate for firefighters' safety and efficient delivery of emergency services to the West Shore community. During his tenure as commissioner he spearheaded the reconstruction and dedication of the Benham Hill Fire Station. Neal's family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Scott Gettinger and his medical staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale, who remained devoted until the very end in Neal's courageous battle against cancer. Friends may call at the West Haven Funeral Home, 662 Savin Avenue on Thursday, September 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral procession will depart the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence Church, West Haven at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. Should friends prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Neal, are welcomed to the Smilow Cancer Hospital to support the research of Dr. Scott Gettinger. Please make checks payable to the Yale Medical Development Office, PO Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519: Attention Peter Lamothe. www.westhavenfuneral.com

Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.
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Dear Sharon and family,

You have my deepest sympathy. May God provide strength and healing to your hearts.

Belinda Rone

October 1, 2013

Dear Sharon, I just found out at Mass this weekend of Neal's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your children during this very difficult time. I am not sure if you remember me. I am a friend of Patty's.
"From Marlene"

September 30, 2013

Dear Sharon, please accept my sincere condolences. In you, he had a loving and devoted partner. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Joan Petersen
Newtown, CT

September 27, 2013

Dear Sharon, Farrell and Bridget,
We send our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all. Neal was a great guy and we have so many fond memories of him. May he rest in peace. Janis and Dick Wethly

Janis and Dick Wethly

September 27, 2013

Dear Sharon, Bridget, Farrell, Vincent, Kevin and Noeline

My sympathy on the death of Neal. I saw him right before he got sick when he was visiting Kathy. It was so good to have the opportunity to see him.

His cousin Alicia Luse

September 27, 2013

Dear Sharon, Bridget, and Farrell. It is with a heavy heart that the world has lost a great friend, husband, and father. Neil's personality and warmth will be one that will be remembered by many. May he rest in peace..

Guy & terri Candido

September 25, 2013

Dear Sharon, Bridgett and Farrell. We would like you to know with heavy hearts that the world loss a great husband, father and friend to many, Neil's personality will remain forever in my mind, our thought's and prayer's are with at this most difficult time..

Guy & teresa Candido

September 25, 2013

Dear Sharon and family,

I was so sorry to learn of Neal's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this extraordinarily difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Deanna Carbone

September 25, 2013

Dear Sharon and family,
Ellen and I are so very sorry for your loss.

Donald Kent

September 25, 2013

Dear Sharon,
You have been extraordinarily brave during this most painful year and a half of your life. We will always remember Neal
Best
Larry Cohen

Larry Cohen

September 25, 2013

Dear Sharon, Bridget and Farrell,

Beverly and I are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you with sympathy.

Michael

Michael Fitzsousa

September 25, 2013

Sharon and family,
In spite of his great suffering, we know and trust that Neal died in God's grace and with His peace. May the Lord comfort all of you in his absence.
The Kamp Family

September 25, 2013

Bridget- our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Aunt Sue & Uncle Wade

September 25, 2013

Dearest Sharon and family, Neal was an outstanding father, husband and friend to many. And you are loved by many. We are with you and yours. Merle and Steve

Merle Waxman

September 25, 2013

Sharon , Farrell, and Bridget
With love and sympathy at this sad time. We are thinking of you all.
Russ Weigel and Jane Reynolds

Jane Reynolds

September 25, 2013

You'll forever be remembered & loved. Rest In Peace.
Fran & Marty Horowitz

September 24, 2013

Sharon, Bridgett and Farrell:
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and Dad. He was a great person and will be missed by many. I know he is in heaven having a cocktail with Caryll and Skipper.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy & Rich Spreyer

September 24, 2013

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