Photo courtesy of James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. - Levittown
Jul 14, 1928 - Jan 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss
You dad did a lot for Levittown with Design for Vision and also with you continuing his vision
Pat Hatzai
February 22, 2019 | Levittown, PA | Friend
So sorry for your loss
Pat Hatzai
February 22, 2019 | Levittown, PA
Your Father was a Great man!! He did so much for so many with a generous heart! Sending best wishes to the family, may your loving memories comfort you at this sad time.
Kathy (Allison) Whetstone
January 31, 2019
So so sorry, for your loss Donnie, We watched the Video and he had a great life. My Dad got all our services form Design for Vision in Morrisville, He was with US STEEL.
Ronald and Ellen Hensor sr.
January 26, 2019 | Fairless Hills, PA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with the Manning family during this sad time.Mr. Manning was one of a kind...A TRUE INNOVATOR! The lives that he has positively impacted are countless..innumerable!!! And the wonderful thing is ...He will continue to help people through his awesome ,Caring Family and the Fantastic business he started in 1955, Design for Vision !! i FEEL HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON! The world lost one of it's GREATS on Monday for sure!
Jeanine
January 25, 2019 | Friend
Mr. Manning,
You were a true gentleman and I'm glad I had the chance to chat with you one last time at your 90th Birthday party this past July at Donnie & Marcy's home. Rest in Peace and say hi to my Dad (another Korean War Vet also born in 1928) up there in Heaven.
Gary Bulik
January 25, 2019 | Holland, PA | Friend
Mr Charming
With such a heavy heart, I am saddened beyond words.
You were a true Gentleman, Amazing Husband and unbelievable Father/ Dad- that every child should be so fortunate to experience, I was so fortunate to have had the opportunity.
Pop you stood for what was right and never backed off, I truly admired you ..
I will miss your contagious laugh, your smile that made others smile.
Mr Charming it is forever, til we meet again Rest In Peace POP xo
Marcella Manning
January 24, 2019 | Ivyland, PA | Family
Heaven has received another angel. You will be truly miss by everyone. Fly high Mr. Manning!! My love and prayers are with you and your family!! R.I.P.
Love Carol Comstock Hofer
Carol Comstock-Hofer
January 23, 2019 | Levittown, PA | Family
Mr. Manning,
Such a sweet gentle man. I had the pleasure to meet you at some occasions and enjoyed our conversations.
Your Daughter in Law Marcella spoke very highly of you, I know you will be missed. RIP
Carm Piluso
January 23, 2019 | Ocean, NJ | Friend
Donald R. Manning, Sr., 90, a long tome resident of Levittown passed quietly at home with his children on, January 21 2019 at 5:17am. The founder of Design For Vision, Inc. was born July 14, 1928 in Jersey City N.J., the only child of William Manning and Dorothy McNally Manning. After serving in the military medical corps, he met Muriel Mitchell, a neighbor who moved in a few houses down while he was deployed in Korea. They were married at St. John's Church in Jersey City and soon relocated to Bucks County to open his own Optical Store in the once bustling community of Morrisville, PA.
Don was a true visionary who's successes in life were partly due to his warm charm, great smile and reliable stead fast accountability. He was an honorable man in every sense of the word and a very supportive husband, father and friend.
Over the years he enjoyed boating, golf and traveling, plus was an avid photographer, wood worker and gadgeteer. In recent years he loved his computer room, where he produced many computer discs of memories for family and friends. He was always prompt and believed if you weren't 5 minutes early you were 10 minutes late....
He is preceded in death by his wife Muriel and his daughter Claire, as they are now united. He will be missed by his remaining children: Donald R. Manning, Jr. of Ivyland, Carol Loblein of Langhorne and Maureen Crocker of Levittown; his 8 grandchildren, Ron Smith, Nichole Loblien Garonski, Kevin Crocker, Julie Crocker Dorazio, Bob Loblein, D. Roger Manning, Adam Manning, Mitchell Loblein; as well as his many great grand kids.
Our family would like to thank the hospice staff of Chandler Hall, especially Jamie, for their help with our father in his final days. Also the support we have received from family and friends has been outstanding and overwhelming..Thank you!
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, January 25, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 9:30 until 10:30 am, at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Rosedale Memorial Park, Bensalem.
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