Celia J. Manna

Celia J. (Ignatowski) Manna, 91, of Worthington Avenue in Shrewsbury, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 in the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Her husband of fifty-five years, Genario "Jerry" J. Manna, passed away in 1993.

Celia is survived by her loving family, a son, Paul G. Manna and his wife Jane Manna of Shrewsbury and Sterling; a daughter, Judy F. Hesselton of Shrewsbury; a sister, Jennie Prunier of Charlton, recently honored as the oldest person living in Charlton, seven grandchildren, Paul G. Manna, Jr., Angela M. Manna-Boss, Maria Manna, Debra Manna, David Hesselton, Steven Solomon, and Jody Gaucher; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandsons, many nieces and nephews. Her brother, Felix Wroblewski, pre-deceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of John and Helen (Duyzinski) Ignatowski, and attended Commerce High School.

Mrs. Manna worked for many years as a cashier at the former Orlando' Market in Shrewsbury, and also at White's Cleaners. She was a member of Saint Anne's Church, Past President of The Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary, and had belonged to a ladies social group in Shrewsbury; at one time she was active with the local Brownie and Girl Scout Troops. She loved animals, especially her own dogs and cats.

The Manna Family would like to extend a warm, heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Shrewsbury Nursing Home, including the doctors, nurses, aides, administration, cleaning and kitchen staffs. Their care, friendship and devotion will always be remembered.

The funeral for Celia will be held Tuesday, December 9, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Saint Anne's Church, 120 Boston Turnpike Road (route 9), Shrewsbury. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Calling hours will be held Monday, December 8, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.