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Delfio Mancuso Obituary
Canandaigua: Age 93, passed away peacefully at home, on December 17, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Eleanor Mancuso; five children, Francine (Richard) Cuykendall , Della Mancuso, John (Kari) Mancuso, Michele (Martin) Lumet and Christine (John) Krueger; six grandchildren, Scott (Jennifer) Cuykendall, Andrew (Bari) Cuykendall, Max and Daniel Krueger, and Derek and Carmen Mancuso; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vincent (Marge) Mancuso and John Mancuso; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Connie Cole and Margaret Alongi; brother, Anthony Mancuso; sister-in-law, Esther Mancuso; brothers-in-law, Joseph Cole and Sam Alongi; and son-in-law, Walter Ruben.
Mr. Mancuso was born in Rochester and was the son of Joseph and Frances (Minglino) Mancuso. He served in public education from 1942-1976. Mr. Mancuso was an avid woodworker and consummate family man.
Friends may call tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4-7 p.m. at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Free Library, 40 West Main St., Friendship, NY 14739. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.
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Eric Hooker
December 21, 2011
As a graduate of Friendship Central Class of 1957 I had Mr. Mancuso for several classes, he was one of my favorite teachers and I learned a lot from him. He always set a good example for us to follow. I am saddened to learn of his passing.
Eric Hooker
December 21, 2011
To the Mancuso family. I am a graduate of the Class of 1957 Friendship Central School and had Mr. Mancuso for several classes and when I look back at those days in high school he is one of the teachers I learned the most from. I am Honored to have known him and to have had him for a teacher.
Eric Hooker
Steve Cole
December 20, 2011
To the Mancuso family:
I was saddened to learn of the loss of Mr. Mancuso – an excellent teacher, but perhaps more important, a mentor to class after class of young men and women. He led by example, allowing his students to see how to lead a productive and fulfilling life – professionally and personally. I believe he was one of the most admired and influential individuals in the lives of those who were privileged to know him.
I am certain each of you knew much of this, but I feel I can speak for the vast majority of his students – we gained so much more from Del Mancuso than just history. We gained a very large dose of life lessons, so subtly administered we never knew it.
Thank all of you for sharing this very special man with so many of us. We are all so much richer for him.
Steve Cole
Friendship Central School
Class of 1963
Medina, Ohio
Kathy Kopczynski-Andrews
December 20, 2011
To the Mancuso family, My heatfelt condolences to all of you. I have many fond memories of Mr. Mancuso. My best to all of you during this difficult time.
December 20, 2011
Eleanor, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. Loretta Koubek
December 20, 2011
Michele,
We at La Chaumiere are very sad for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
December 20, 2011
We are very sorry to hear your father has past. We share the grief when a parent has left us and we hope you and your family will manage through this difficult time. Mary and Joe Strong
December 20, 2011
Chris and family, Neil and I are soooooooooo sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. As I remember him, he was a great joker and very nice man. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Neil and Margaret Woodhams & sons
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