Brother Peter Mannion F.s.c.

In the juniorate he was a breath of fresh air and common sense.

First he was my teacher...then my "boss'...then my companion in the order. Totaled, he was my friend and so present. Rest well my brother Pete.

The last time I saw Brother Peter, he was joining us for a Christmas Luncheon at our home in Manasquan, NJ. He was joined by four other families, all previous members of the DeLa Salle Christian Brothers. The most memorable thing I will keep in my heart is that I NEVER saw Brother Peter without a loving, knowing, happy smile on his face. Despite the few times I met him, in comparison to the many who have written, I will miss him. He embodied the loving, open and optimistic Christ that I am...

Brother Peter you were a most loving and enlightening teacher. At the conclusion of the prayer ceremony at your wake the Director of De La Salle said, St. Peter you will be missed.
You have gone to receive your just reward for continuing the work of your founder St. La Salle.
Thank you and God keep you close.

An old Latin student,
John Curwood

Brother Peter taught me in the juniorate. He first made us listen and then he taught.
More than that, however, he consistently was kind and was "for" us.
One small memory...in junior jear a number of us were in a bit of trouble for reading The Caine Mutiny. The director at that time thought this a very serious breach. In senior year Pete Mannion became our director and the juniorate performed a stage version of the book. There was no public discussion of anything in the past, just...

I met Brother Peter in the fall of 1955. He was my Latin teacher; for the remainder of that year and several more, I was (at least during informal moments) "Hankus a um." The next year, he was both Principal and Director, a disciplinariian of sorts but much more a wise and prudent father figure. He seemed to think more of me than I thought of myself, a blessing that I will always remember.

Many years later, when I became a High School Principal myself, I consciously tried to model his...

I will never forget Brother Peter for all his help and guidance during my two years at Barrytown. He was always easy to talk to and gave each one his undivided attention. His personal assistance helped me to achieve one of the highest scores in the Latin finals throughout the State. That was only one of many fond memories. His kindness and patience made a very positive impact on my life. He has a special place in my heart, and deserves a “very special place” in Heaven. I miss him already. May...

Peace, love, Vive Jesu dan nos coeurs!

I will never forget Brother Peter for all his help and guidance during my two years at Barrytown. He was always easy to talk to and gave each one his undivided attention. His personal assistance helped me to achieve one of the highest scores in the Latin finals throughout the State. That was only one of many fond memories. His kindness and patience made a very positive impact on my life. He has a special place in my heart, and deserves a “very special place” in Heaven. I miss him already. May...