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Robert Wade Manchester Jr.

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Aug 10, 1939 – Aug 5, 2025 (Age 85)

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BORN
August 10, 1939
DIED
August 5, 2025
AGE
85
LOCATION
Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Robert Wade Manchester Jr. August 10, 1939 – August 5, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of "Bob" on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, just shy of his 86th birthday. Born on August 10, 1939, he was the eldest of two sons to the late Robert Sr. and Rita Manchester (Kelley). A...

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I started with Amoco in 1968,, and soon after heard about some guy name Bob Manchester who knew A LOT about gasoline delivery trucks.. Years went by, he became a Terminal mgr and in 1993 I became the Terminal mgr of the Brooklyn terminal; knowing absolutely ZILCH about the trucks... My boss, Dan Glywasky said,,,,,, "CALL MANCHESTER!" Spent a lot of time with Bob,, in person and on the phone; taught me so much about operating a fleet and the trucks themselves.. To show how very grateful I...

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So sorry to hear of your loss Brian (and all the Manchester family). Always enjoyed listening to your Dads stories at the truck shows! May your memories be your blessings!

Condelences from former Amoco Service Station #320, Middletown, CT As an Amoco dealer, Bob was always great to work with. My sympathies to the Manchester family. Ken Coomes Route 66 Amoco

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I grew up and went to school with Bob. He was also my neighbor for awhile. He was always a great guy. Condolences to his family.

God Bless the Manchester Family ,My Condolences to all .

I knew Bob through The Friends of Autocar. I appreciated his cooperation, knowledge, and friendship. My condolences to his family. Ted Goldsborough

Joan, I am writing to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. In fact I happened to think of Bobby the other day and was wondering how you and he were doing. He was one of if not my brother´s best friend, Christopher Rose, (Dick). I remember Bobby, along with his sense of humor, hanging out at my parent´s house along with Claude Adams and several others. I am sorry that, for health reasons, I will not be able to attend the wake or the funeral. Please know the Bobby, you,...