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Donald irwin Manna

1920 - 2018

BORN

1920

DIED

2018

Donald Manna Obituary

Donald Irwin Manna, age 97 (July 4, 1920 – April 10, 2018). Beloved husband for 62 years of the late Shirley (Greenspan); devoted father of Elyse (the late Barry) Miller, Nancy (Shelley) Farber, and Amy (Thomas) Langdon; loving grandfather of Sherri (David) Morris, Aaron (Nicole) Miller, Joshua (Julie) and Mia Farber, Rosemarie, Brigid, and Martina Langdon. Dear great-grandfather of eight. Son of the late Max and Pearl Manna, brother of the late Lee and Darlene Manna. Thank you to Sylvia Unterman for being a supportive and special friend, and to Mandy and Buji for the outstanding care and compassion they provided. A proud veteran of WWII, Donald would appreciate donations in his memory be made to: Honor Flight Chicago (9701 W. Higgins Rd. – Suite 310, Rosemont, IL 60018). Arrangements private by The Cremation Society of Illinois.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 15, 2018.
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April 16, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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