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Lorri Manzaro Obituary
Lorri was born in Worcester, April 15, 1959, her father was the late, A. Bruce Hoffman; she graduated from Burncoat High School and Quinsigamond CC and has lived here all her life.
Lorri is survived by her beloved husband and partner of 29 years, Michael L. Manzaro, Sr., her devoted three children, Kristen E., Michael L. Jr. and Dominic B. Manzaro; a cherished granddaughter, Marissa; and her mother, Sandra (Bodo) Hoffman all of Worcester; a brother, Anthony B. Hoffman of Hubbardston; four sisters, Cheryl Tambolleo of Barre, twins Debra Richardson of Worcester and Donna Lindsay in California, and Nicole Marinelli of Holden; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lorri worked as a respiratory therapist for the Umass-Memorial Healthcare, Memorial campus, 23 years before retiring, due to illness.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary church. Lorri was active in local activities raising money for the fight against breast cancer. She enjoyed gardening, summers at the Cape and most of all her family. Her family was her strength and devotion in her cancer fight. Lorri's granddaughter, Marissa, was her light and inspiration.
Lorri's funeral will be held Tuesday, July 8th from The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 35 Fales Street. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, July 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Relay for Life, care of American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St. 01604 or the Peter Levine Cancer Center, care of the Umass-Memorial Foundation, P.O.Box 2795, Worcester, 01613.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorri Manzaro
Kathy Dragani
July 23, 2008
Dear Manzaro Family
I was truly sorry to hear of your loss. I worked worked with Lorri at U.Mass Memorial. I remember much about Lorri. She was quick to smile and always had something positive to say. Most of all I remember how she spoke about her family and how much she loved you all. She will always have a warm place in my heart. I hope that the passage of time will soften the sadness you must be feeling. My heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with you all.
Kathy Dragani
Kelly Sanders
July 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Lorri for a short while, and she was truly a wonderful person. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing.
Sincerely,
Becky George
July 9, 2008
Kristen and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. I worked with Kristen and then would see Lorri and Mike at Finders. Lorri was always sweet and I enjoyed talking with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dottie Di Liddo
July 8, 2008
Dear Mike & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lorri's passing. I remember her vividly from high school, a beautiful woman with a beautiful smile. From her photo I see that never changed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers. Peace & Blessings, Dottie
Kathy Pedone
July 8, 2008
Mike,Kristen,Michael and Dominic,
As you know we are so sorry about the passing of Lorri. God knew it was time to find the perfect place in heaven for her .Your angel is now watching over all of you each and every moment of the day. She will guide and comfort you through this most difficult time. Today was such a beautiful tribute to her and I'm so honored to have been a part of it. Cherish every memory . Please remember we will always be here for you.
All of our love,
Leo, Kathy and Brian
Tom Connors
July 8, 2008
Mike, I am very sorry to hear of Lorri's passing. I hope that your family's great memories of her will help get you through these tough times.
Jill Coomey (Corron)
July 8, 2008
Kristen and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies as you work through this difficult time.
Joanne Joly (Dame)
July 8, 2008
Dear Mike,
My heartfelt thoughts and sypathies go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. The world has suffered a great loss as Lorri has passed on to a better place.
Sincerely,
Cathy Mezynski
July 7, 2008
Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Have comfort in knowing that Lorri touched many with her kindness.
Cathy Mezynski (Jerome)
John DiBenedetto
SANDI HOCKLEY
July 7, 2008
TO KRISTEN AND MARISSA AND YOUR FAMILY I AM SO VERY SOrRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE. SHE WAS TRULY A REMARKABLE WOMAN AND IM GLAD I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO KNOW HER. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.SANDI HOCKLEY
Jim Nieber
July 7, 2008
Mike I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely wife Lorri
Jim Nieber
NANCY ARMENTI
July 7, 2008
DEAR MIKE AND FAMILY,
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF LORI'S PASSING. MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY, IT IS SENT ALSO FROM CHUCK, ARMENTI, AND CATHY AND KEVIN MACILVANE
GOD BLESS MIKE
MRS. ARMENTI
Barbara White
July 7, 2008
To Lori's family,
I had the pleasure of working with Lori in the sleep lab over the past two years. She always had a smile and a good word to say. She was so very kind to her patients and enjoyed helping everyone. She will be sadly missed in this office. My condolences to her family...she talked about all of you and loved you dearly.
Karen Reynolds
July 7, 2008
Mike,
My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Karen
Wil Gallien and Family
July 7, 2008
Dear Mike, We were deeply saddened to hear of Lori's passing. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May god bless you and your family during this time and always.
Melissa Haringa
July 7, 2008
Kristen,
I am so incredibly sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jo-Anne Cronin-Fors
July 7, 2008
Dear Debbie and the Manzaro Family,
Debbie I am so sorry to hear of your sister Lorri's passing. She was a strong and brave woman. May she rest in peace. God bless.
Charie Armenti
July 6, 2008
Dear Mike and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Lorri. My heart goes out to you and the family.
Christine Frisch
July 6, 2008
To Lorri's Family,
I had the pleasure of being one of Lorri's best friends at Worcester East Middle School. Her great smile and her blonde hair made me smile each day. When I moved away, unfortunately Lorri and I grew apart, something I always regreted. I was so happy to read about how well she did and all her acomplishments. She was one of the best. Rest in peace Lorri.
Christine (Bigos) Frisch
Worcester, MA
Patrick and Lisa McGlinchy
July 6, 2008
Mike and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lorri was such a vibrant and loving person who would brighten our day every time we saw her. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Lynn (Fitzgerald) Reed
July 6, 2008
Dear Mike and family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I can only say that the world has lost one of the great ones.
Bless your broken hearts.
Love,
Lynn
Robert Roy
July 6, 2008
Dear Mike,
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family
on your loss.
Sincerely,
Bob Roy and family
Mike & Betty Coonan
July 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kellie Morton
July 6, 2008
To Lorri's loving family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Lorri's passing. Her smile and kindness will be missed by many. Her strength and beauty will live on in all of you, she will forever be watching over you, for we could always see how much her love of family was ever present. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time, our hearts grieve with you. God bless Lorri, may she be at peace.
Sincerely, Kellie A. Morton-PCA ,
Dr. Horner, Peter Levine.
tom chivallatti
July 6, 2008
our thoughts and prayers to the manzaro family. we are sorry for your loss
Eileen Morgan
July 6, 2008
Michael and Family;
How truly sad for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace now she has. Lorri has left a legacy of love that will be your strength now. Love Eileen, Mike Haley Jack & Rylie Morgan
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