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Phyllis Manion Obituary
Phyllis S. Manion, 72, passed away on 2/15/20 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Dennis Manion. She was predeceased by daughter Tiffany Manion & her parents Martin & Rose Napolitano. She was raised in Scranton, PA. In 1973 she settled in Rutherford where she raised four children for 24 years. She was a devoted wife & mother. She volunteered at Rutherford Public Schools. She taught CCD at St. Mary's Church & was awarded Catechist of the Year. She was involved with charities such as UCP & Feed The Children. In 2008 she moved to Bloomfield, NJ. She spent over 20 yrs. with the IT/ Help Desk at The Record Newspaper. She was blessed with an abundance of grace & talent. She was highly creative & artistic. She loved children & animals. She lived a selfless, generous, robust life. Her beaming personality & contagious smile were truly an inspiration, & her bright light touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Dennis; sister Tina Marino & husband Michael; three children Dennis Manion Jr., Kimberly Manion & husband Phil Cirincione, & daughter Nicole Manion; one grandchild, Eric Cleveland; & extended family. Visiting Sunday 2-6pm in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Funeral Monday 10:30 am Mass St. Mary Church, Rutherford. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum.
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Dennis Manion
March 2, 2025
2-12-25
It's hard to believe five years have gone by since you left this world and went to Heaven. I think about you everyday and wish you could still be here happy and healthy. I love you so much and my life is not the same without you. You were the heart of the family and we lost the best of the best. Heaven got an Angel five years ago. I miss you so much and hope one day we'll meet again.
Love You Forever,
Dennis
XOXOXO
Dennis Manion
February 21, 2024
Four years ago, you left this earth and ascended into heaven. You were such a great mom and I miss you so much. I wish you were still here with us happy and healthy but God had another plan. The void you left can never be filled as you were so special and loved us so much. You only get one mom and you were the best. Part of me died that day and while you can't come back to me, God willing, I hope to see you again in paradise along with Tiffy, Grandpa, and Grandma.
Love and miss you forever my Angel mom,
Dennis
XOXOXO
Dennis Manion Jr.
February 26, 2023
Three years ago I lost my best friend and mother. I love and miss you so much. I wish you were here but I'm glad you're out of pain. You were the most loving and caring person I know. Now you're in heaven watching over us among the Angels. Love you forever my dear sweet mother!
Dennis Manion
February 23, 2022
It's already been two years since you passed away and I miss you each and everyday. You were the best mom and I love you dearly. I wish we could still talk and spend time together but I cherish the memories I have of when we did. I prayed for healing but God had a different plan and took you home to heaven. I'm happy that you are no longer suffering but wish I could still hear your voice, give you a hug, and see you smile one more time. You were the heart of the family and will always be with us in spirit. God-willing, we will all be together again one day in heaven. Until then, I will always remember and love you my dear sweet mother!
Dennis
XOXOXO
Dennis Manion
February 15, 2021
I love and miss you mom. It's hard to believe a year has already passed. I remember you each and every day. I hope your soul is at peace and that we meet again in the next life. Love you so much my dear sweet mother.
Dennis Manion
February 15, 2021
A year ago my whole world changed when God called you home. I prayed that you would stay with us but God had another plan. I was devastated and will never be the same. You were the best friend I ever had. Someone who truly cared about me. You loved me because I was your son and there was nothing you wouldn't do for me. You were the heart and soul of the family. I still wish I could hear your voice, see you smile, and give you a big hug. You're my mom and always will be. I love you and wish I could tell you that in person but this will have to do. You were there when I opened my eyes and I was there when you closed yours. You deserved more than you got in this life. I hope you are at peace with grandma, grandpa, and little Tiffany. Love you forever my dear sweet mother!
Mary McMillan
February 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Manion family. I truly know how you all are feeling at this most unfortunate, untimely event in your lives. I too, have faced the same at one point and time in my life, losing a mother that I loved dearly. Does the pain ever go away, absolutely not, but it does get more bearable with time. The void that is left will slowly diminish with thoughts of the love and good times you all have shared, Dennis: having worked with and sat beside you for so many years, I know how much you loved, respected and adored your mom. Reading your post made me "misty" eyed because you have told me so many of these same things about your mom over the years. Please take a little comfort in knowing, that she is no longer "suffering" and is at eternal peace. The kind of person your mom was clearly speaks for itself and to all that met and loved her. May God continue to keep and protect you and your family at this time of grieving. As I previously stated to you, although, I may not make your mom's service I will be there in spirit and will continue to lift your family up in prayer. regards, Mary McMillan, ex-coworker
Dennis Manion
February 27, 2020
For the shining light in my life. Love you forever mom.
Dennis Manion
February 27, 2020
I love you Mom forever and always. You were always so loving, caring, and generous. You are irreplaceable and my heart is broken. I will never forget you and my life will never be the same. You were a shining light in my life and were always there to cheer me up when I was down and encourage me to be the best I could be. You were my biggest cheerleader and friend. Whenever I needed your help, whether it was driving me to school when I was young, taking me to swimming practice when I was in high school, or to the hospital for various surgeries when I was an adult you always helped me. You supported me in everything and were happiest when the family was happy, putting yourself last. It was an honor taking care of you the last two years and would have done it the rest of my life. I've lost the closest person to me and will miss you forever. May you be in God's care for eternity where I hope we meet again someday. I'll never stop loving you mom.
Love Dennis, your son forever and always. XOXO
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