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May 24, 2020
Sad to hear of John Mc Manus passing condolences to all of his family and friends may he rest in Peace.I met John once in Ireland when he visited the cottage where his mother was born in Mount View Killagola Moycullen Galway you can still feel the presence of the Keadys there and the memory of the people who left it to create new lives for themselves and raise great family's of whom John Mc Manus was one.
Slan leath a Sheain
From the Lydon Family in Australia
May 23, 2020
To all the Grealy and McManus family. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine Mullis and family
Roberta Santangelo
May 22, 2020
Steven and family,
I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting your father back a few months ago. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Hope to see you again soon,
Bert Santangelo
Donna Cushlanis
May 20, 2020
It has been so long but I have such wonderful memories of him and all of your family from my many summers in Cape Cod. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Donna (Azzara) Cushlanis
Cathleen Ryan Walker
May 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father Steven I saw this on Facebook the tv interview. May he Rest In Peace and thank you for his service to Boston Police and a hero gentle man.
John Green
May 19, 2020
My condolences...a great guy at our meetings of former jp guys....from his wearing of the hp hood overalls he even looked good back then....he will be missed.......John green
michael w. feeney FEENEY
May 19, 2020
To all the family,we are so sorry on the loss of your,
dad ,a great guy and a wonderful friend.RIP John. Love, Pat and Mike Feeney South Boston,Ma.
May 19, 2020
I'm truly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. McManus. He was wonderful to me years ago after the passing of my infant son. One of the kindest people I have ever met. He will be missed. Love & Peace ~ Anne Marie Young
May 19, 2020
Our hearts are heavy with your loss~may the love of your family and friends help comfort you in this difficult time, as peace surrounds you in warmth.
Love,
Darren and Lynda
May 19, 2020
We have never met Mr.McMsnus but our son, Jack loved meeting him. His granddaughter, Lauren would tell us how he visited his wife everyday and that not being able to do so of late was heartbreaking for him. May all who knew him emulate that love. The police drive by his home earlier this week I was told was very impressive, A true testimony to an amazing man Clearly a life well lived. Condolences to the entire McManus family.
Love,
John and Susan Donohue
Cohasset, MA
Brenda
May 19, 2020
John, my condolences to you and your family upon the death of your father, John. I know my late husband, David , always had a high regard for your Dad. He was blessed with a beautiful family and was so devoted to your mother, especially so during the more recent years. My sincere sympathy to your Mother and brothers and all the family. May he Rest In Peace with the Lord Jesus.Sincerely, Brenda Breen
Tricia McLaughlin
May 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting John when he was head of security at the Howard Johnson's 57. He was a man of excellence and professionalism. RIP John and condolences to the McManus family.
Dave
May 18, 2020
so sorry to hear about Johns passing, we always enjoyed his first company, hell be sadly missed, had a lot of good times at the Irish village our condolences to Joan and all the family
May 18, 2020
I remember how kind John was to me as a young boy when both John and my Dad George Cashman worked together at Hoods Milk in Forest Hills J.P. In the 1950s. My Mother used to say that he was the happiest best looking Irish young man she ever met.
I'm 71 now and John is one of those vivid treasured memories form my youth and he was a favorite of my Dad . They used to hoist a few at Concannons , the after work stop for the Hoods guys.
May the good Lord of the smiling Irish welcome John and his big smile home to his heavenly promise.
Rest In Peace John, from a kid whose heart you touched in the 50s.
George Cashman
Rick Pond
May 18, 2020
Prayers to the McManus family. One in a million kinda guy.
Joe & Bridget Cunningham
May 18, 2020
John it was a pleasure to have known you. Our condolence to
Joan and all your family you will be missed by all in Boston and
at the Cape. You were very helpful to everyone.
Rest In Peace,
Joe & Bridget Cunningham
Susan Mason
May 18, 2020
My heart goes out to John's family at this time. I had the honor and pleasure of working with John at the Radisson Hotel in Boston. He had a BIG heart, was welcoming to all that he met and could light up any room that he walked into. His quick Irish wit and the stories that he told kept us all entertained each and every day. He was greatly respected amongst his peers in law enforcement and the fire department which was evident at the annual Emerald Society golf outing. John was truly a family man and was very proud of his entire family often bragging of their many accomplishments. John will be greatly missed. Thank You to the McManus Family for sharing John with us All.
Mark McLaughlin
May 18, 2020
One of kind personality ,truly a person. So many stories RIP JOHN
Christopher Lydon
May 18, 2020
So sorry to hear of the loss of John. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor . Prayers for his family and many friends.
God Bless John
Matt McGrath
May 18, 2020
Mike and Steve,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Dad. I remember him well from his Faulkner visits. A fine police officer and a nice man. God Bless you at this difficult time.
Burton Chico Malkofsky
May 18, 2020
I meet John along time ago he was a good man he was very good police officer he work hard in pertictive the residents of the city of Boston I am glad that I knew him Rest In Peace my friend
Denise Riley
May 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
Hugs & prayers
Denise
Jim Fong
May 18, 2020
Condolences to the McManus family. Rest in Peace John.
Brian Hickman
May 18, 2020
Sad to read that John passed away! He lived 2 streets over from my family in West Roxbury and knew my Dad who was also A Boston Police Officer. God Bless You John. It was an Honor to have know you. I remember the Bank Robbery in Mattapan in which you and your partner were involved in.
May 18, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I had so much admiration for him. I had the good fortune to work with him while he was overseeing Security of hotel properties. He was a generous soul and will be missed.
with sympathy - God bless,
Kim (Manchester NH)
John Simpson
May 18, 2020
R.I.P. my friend. You and all of your family are in my prayers.
john honen
May 18, 2020
Rest in Peace John . Prayers for you and your family in this time of sorrow . Hope to see you in heaven .
May 18, 2020
John,it was a pleasure knowing you,my condolences to your family.RIP MY FRIEND.
May 18, 2020
Joan & family - so sorry to hear of John's passing. Will always remember his visits from JP to Harbell Terrace, Dorchester to visit Aunt Bessie. John lit up a room when he entered. May he Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joan (O'Toole) Cafferty and all the Broderick siblings
Mike Casey(former MA resident)
May 18, 2020
Det. McManus,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served with the USN during the Korean War and later for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
John McGillvray
May 17, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of the McManus Family for your loss. I have such great memories of John coming by our house in West Roxbury when he drove Commissioner McNamara. Also, going to the Curley Center in Jamaica Plain. Truly a great man, and friend to so many. Our thoughts & prayers are with you as navigate these difficult times.
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