Timothy J. Manion

Dear Marybeth,

I was shocked and very saddened to learn of Tim's death from Dale. Although we have not been in touch for years I will always be grateful to both of you for the friendship and support you gave to me during our years in Michigan with Fram. Tim was always fun to be around and taught me a more that a few jokes that I still remember. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My heartfelt thanks to all who have responded. My brother was buried on St. Patrick's Day with bagpipes to soothe our broken hearts as we entered & left the church. A funeral mass was followed by a ceremony at the Veterean's Cemetary with representatives of the military. His wife Marybeth, daughter's Tracy & Tara, son Michael, son-in-law Ralph Manz & daughter-in-law Megan could not have planned a better goodbye. We, his "little sisters" (Kathy & Tricia) will miss him forever & a day...

Manion family:

As a classmate, I remember Tim as a faithful fan of our CCHS basketball teams. My deepest sympathy.

Joe Geiger

Mary Beth,

I am so sorry about Tim's demise. Susan Hannan Duschane called me last Sunday to tell me.

Though I haven't seen you in 40 years, I have fond memories of both of you from Sacred Heart and Catholic High.

Tim escorted me to the SHS class of "56 eighth dance. And I remember back in those days,, I would look out the window to see if he was on the Ashley milk truck.

You, Tim. and your family are in my prayers.

Sincerely, Nora...

While at Fram between 1981 and 1997, I had a number of occasions to work and converse with Tim. I can only affirm the sentiments that many have already expressed, that Tim had a smile to light up the day and good cheer that was infectious. My condolences to Tim’s family and friends.

I worked at Liberty International serving Fram and Tim was such a wonderful mentor and inspiration. He talked about his family quite a bit and was very proud of all of you. A fine person. My condolences to you.

Karen Marchetti

My family and I would like to offer our condolences to the Manion family. You have lost a tremendous human being and a beautiful person. You can count me as one of the lucky individuals to have had the privilege of being Tim's friend. I will truely miss him and his friendship. Regards, Robert Santos and family.

Tim was a GREAT GUY. He always made me laugh about something. Our lunch times together were always fun. He loved his family and always was so proud of you all. I will miss Tim and his funny antics. Our love and prayers go out to his family.

Be Proud of him!

Ron Truppa

It was with great sadness on Sunday evening that I learned from Mike Roche that Tim had passed away.

Tim was not only a high school and college friend, but a childhood friend as well. There are many beautiful memories of youthful summer days biking to his home in Cohoes from Troy to swim at Carlson’s pool.

There is wonderful line from Capote’s The Thanksgiving Visitor: “As long as you remember me I will always be with you”.

Those memories are always with me.