George MANASCO

MANASCO, George Calton, 88, of Richmond, passed away on December 16, 2009. George was born in Sacramento, Calif., served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and found the love of his life in Virginia and never left. George was preceded in death by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Richard Heretick of Richmond. He is survived by his loving bride of 65 years, Hazel Morse Manasco; sons, Mark Manasco and his wife, Betty Jo, of Richmond, and John Manasco of West Point; grandchildren, Brian Heretick and wife, Kathy, Damen Heretick and wife, Heidi, Patrick Heretick, Caitlin Felps and husband, Jordan, Allison Manasco, Bridget Manasco, Jessica Manasco and Matthew Manasco; great-grandchildren, Ryan Heretick, Riley Heretick, Elliott Heretick and Caleb Heretick. George will be remembered for his zest for life that was contagious to all who knew him and those whose lives he touched. He was a devoted husband, loving father and affectionate grandfather whose motto in life was to "pass it on." He lived life to the fullest and always believed that his cup truly runneth over. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Chesterfield Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlake United Methodist Church, 6601 Woodlake Village Pkwy., Midlothian, Va. 23112. Interment 3 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Yorktown, Va. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made in his memory to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.