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Michael Manhatton Obituary

Michael Joseph Manhatton - SAVANNAH - Michael Joseph Manhatton, 56, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of Joseph William and Joan Allen Manhatton. He graduated from Marist High School and attended Loyola University in Chicago and Quincy College in Quincy, IL. In the late 70's, he began his television career with KHQA in Quincy as a street reporter and later as anchor. During his tenure at KHQA, Doug Weathers from WTOC recruited Mike to join the WTOC family. Mike was a reporter and anchor for WTOC for 33 years. Mike won an Emmy for excellence in television for best news cast and an individual Emmy for best documentary and also received the Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. He also received the St. Barbara Award from the United States Military for his news coverage of the military. The Georgia Department of Defense - Military Division also honored him with The Georgia Commendation Medal for military affairs, in particular, coverage of the 165th Airlift Wing. Mike was an avid photographer having recently exhibited his photographs in City Market. He hosted the Children's Miracle Network Telethon for many years where he shared, instructed and lectured other broadcasters to improve their production. Mike was a gentle and compassionate member of the Savannah and surrounding communities that was always ready to assist where ever he saw a need. His legacy will forever continue in Savannah as one that deeply loved his family and his television family. Surviving are his wife of nine years, Mariella S. Manhatton of Pooler; mother, Joan Allen Manhatton of Chicago, IL; sister, Janine Manhatton Sullivan and her husband, Patrick of Tinley Park, IL; cherished uncle to Patrick J. Sullivan and Paige E. Sullivan of Tinley Park, IL; step-daughters, Gabriella Victoria and Caroline Elizabeth Graham of Pooler Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Christian Wake Service at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Interment: The Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances: Children's Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31404. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News March 13, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2014.
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Mike was a great reporter. I´ll sure never forget him.

Anthony Wayne Franklin

March 6, 2024

Being apart of sharing a memory with Mike is a pleasure. I didn't know him that well, I knew his wife and children. Mike will always be in our heart and his memories will never go away. Seeing his smiling face on WTOC is a true loss, but just by not hearing some of his encouraging words is truly a loss. We must remember to carry on and celebrate when we can. Continue to R.I.P you are truly missed by a lot of people.

Patricia Cutter

Acquaintance

March 6, 2019

Our prayers are with you. Graduated High School with Mike. He was a great person, and reading the obituary, it comes as no surprise to me what he has accomplished in life. He will be remembered as good person and great photographer.

Vince Jankiewicz Class of '76

May 13, 2014

Doris Bullock

April 2, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. I am so glad I went to see the photography opening. Mike was humble, but proud. Love you Mariella.

Dawn Bosche

March 24, 2014

Mariella and family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I was so shocked to hear about Mike's passing. I know he will be missed. I'll never forget the fun times we had in Pooler with you both.Please know you are your family are in my prayers.
Ginny Ogno

Ginny Ogno

March 23, 2014

The 2014 WTOC coverage of the St. Patrick's Day Parede was a little less greener. I missed Mike being one of the announcers. He always added his special attitude for THE parade. He will be missed.

Fred Wagoner

March 19, 2014

I didn't know Mike personally, but always watched his segment of the news. He was great at what he did and always to the point. He will be greatly missed. Darlene DeBerry, Glennville GA

March 18, 2014

i have watch mr mike for years R I P you will be missed.

March 18, 2014

Mike Manhappten, as my now 31 year old son called him in 1984, was an absolute professional. He was "The Best" during the Sugar Refinery Fire. Thanks for your dedication and love for Savannah and it's citizens.

The Morgan Family

March 17, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 17, 2014

Steve and Amanda Bridges and family from Hampton, SC will miss Mike's calming voice and expertise on THE News at 11:00 on WTOC. Says Amanda "He was on WTOC as long as we had been married - for almost 26 years, and we will miss him at our house doing his "teases" during the commercial breaks of all of the CBS shows we would watch during the week. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and we will remember them in our prayers."

Amanda Bridges

March 17, 2014

We Have Watched Mike on Wtoc for many years .We will miss you. God bless you and your wonderful caring family.Thank you for being a part of our lives.

Harville Family

March 17, 2014

May you RIP Mike. You will be miss.

Shirlene Armstrong

March 17, 2014

Lord God, bless, keep, and comfort the family of Mike Manhatton. In Jesus name Amen.
I watched Mike when I lived in Savannah.

Stacey L Bracey

March 17, 2014

To the Family:

He was a good man so God has taken him to a good place. Be Encouraged

Lester Lec'k White, WEAS-FM (E-93)

March 16, 2014

May you rest in peace Mike your struggle here is now done. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends, and to his WTOC family Rest in peace my friend.

Brenda Overstreet

March 15, 2014

I'm sorry for the Manhatton's lost I grew up watching Mike I'm truly sorry.

Nedda Oliver

March 15, 2014

We have watched Mike Manhatton deliver the news for many years. Although we did not know him, the news of his death sadden us. We will keep the Manhatton Family in our prayers.
God Bless

Davis Family

March 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

VIKKI BILLINGSLEY

March 14, 2014

God Bless Mike's family and the WTOC family. I will miss Mike from seeing him on the news everyday. RIP.

Price Family

March 14, 2014

God bless you and your family ,we miss you on wtoc news.we love mike rest in peace in the heaven,god bless.

tina suttles

March 14, 2014

First of all, I would like to say, I'm so sorry for the lost of your loved one Mr. Mike Manhattan!! I know what your going through. I've just lost my husband January 2nd 2014, and it hurted do bad so I can truly feel your pain and I 'm so sorry!! I promise to keep you all in my prayers.~ Rip Mr. Mike Manhattan~ <3 <3 Mrs.Barbara Johnson, and Johnson family

Barbara Johnson

March 14, 2014

My family has watched Mike on the news for all the years he was on WTOC. He will be truly missed. Prayers to his family!!

Tammy Faircloth

March 14, 2014

To the Manhatton Family our prayers are with you...God Bless You!

Min. and Mrs. Kenneth Jenkins

March 14, 2014

He will be truly missed.

Danielle Gibson

March 14, 2014

I HAVE WATCHED MIKE OVER THE YEARS. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN HEARD HE HAD PASS, IT WAS LIKE I HAD LOST A MEMBER OF MY OWN FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY HEART IS WITH ALL OF YOU
LOVE MARY

March 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mike touched many lives through the years and will always live on in our memories.

Debbie Hadden

March 14, 2014

My heart goes out to the WTOC family, especially Dawn Baker. Dawn and Mike delivered The News so well together! My whole family grew up with WTOC and it will not be the same without Mike. He will truly be missed!!! RIP dear friend.

Ginger Diaz

March 14, 2014

To the family my heart and prayers go out to you. I grew up watching Mike and love to see him on WTOC. I taught his step-daughter at Marlow Elementary. My family will continue to pray for your family. R.I.P it was a wonderful road to travel and watch you on TV you will always be remembered.
Mrs. Pat Cutter of Marlow Elementary

Mrs. Pat Cutter

March 14, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with Mike's family, friends and his WTOC family.

March 14, 2014

We will miss seeing Mike's friendly face on the news. He was a good news reporter and always soft spoken. May God bless Mike's family, friends, and his WTOC family.

Scott family

March 14, 2014

To The Family of Mike Manhatton.
So very sorry for your loss.
We enjoyed him as news anchor at WTOC.
So appreciate his work with Children's Miracle Network.
Always a professional !
Will miss you.
Cheryl & Al Klein

March 14, 2014

Although I didn't know Mike personally while I lived in Savannah, I felt that I did because of seeing him on the news everyday. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

Kenny Ellis

March 14, 2014

You will always be missed
I was raised watching you on our tv

Dale Canterbury

March 14, 2014

Our hearts goes out to the Manhatton and the WTOC famalies. We the people in the Lowcountry (Hampton, South Carolina) loved Mike and the WTOC news family. With sadden hearts The Bryson Family.

Linda Bryson

March 14, 2014

I'm so sorry for the wtoc family. I feel like I lost a friend also. Stay strong

March 14, 2014

SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, NEVER MEET MIKE IN PERSON,BUT HE WAS A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES. HE WILL BE MISSED. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

MRS. J BROWN

March 14, 2014

It was an Honor knowing you, always a gentleman I pray for the family and our friends at WTOC GOD BLESS!

Gina Anderson Burris

March 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy goes to the Manhattan Family and especially to those he worked with. We love WTOC and every night Mike came into our home. We will miss him.

Allen & Ernie Harvey

March 14, 2014

Praying for your family. Always enjoyed you on the news...you will be greatly missed.

Diane Grovenstein

March 14, 2014

You will be missed Mike. You have been a great reporter, anchor and person. This community has lost a friend. Thank you for all the years and may you Rest in Peace. God Bless your family and your WTOC family.

Gale Sego

March 14, 2014

I was very shocked to hear of his passing. The entire Savannah community is shocked and saddened. Rest in Peace.

Lori Caldwell

March 14, 2014

May you find comfort in knowing that others care , Sorry for your loss . SEMS 2005

Merleye Sanford

March 14, 2014

Mike will be missed. Lifting his family, friends and his WTOC family up in prayer.

TS

March 14, 2014

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. We shared some great times together on Air National Guard Missions. A good friend, an awesome anchorman, and an all around good guy...prayers for his wife and family.

Ron Jetton

March 14, 2014

Very shocked to hear of his passing. I know the Savannah community was shocked and saddened as well. I pray for his family and friends.
Lori Caldwell

March 14, 2014

He will truly be missed. Loved him. Great man. God bless you Mrs. Manhatton. sending love and prayers to you.

Joy Beasley

March 14, 2014

A good anchorman watched for many years showed professionalism every time he gave us the news. Gone Mike but you will never be forgotten. Rest now you fought a good fight.

Rev. C. M. Frazier

March 14, 2014

Praying for the family, friends, and news team. You will be truly missed by everyone.

Tina

March 14, 2014

rest in peace

March 14, 2014

We will miss you greatly.Mike was a wonderful person always love to see him do the news .he had the prettiest smile.he look a lot like my baby brother,that passed last June.I will miss him on stock. My prayers are with Mike's family. God Bless you all.

Helen Harris

March 14, 2014

I was just looking thru the Obits and am very surprised to see that Mike has gone on to his reward. I always thought of him as the "smart one" on the news team because he projected excellence of speech, as well as newscasting. I am really going to miss him.

Deborah McIntosh Vacciana

March 14, 2014

You will truly be missed Mike Manhatton. May you Rest in Peace.

Sandra Hutcheson

March 13, 2014

Deepest sympathies to Mike's extended family and friends. He will never be forgotten.

Rose Mary Brown Woods

March 13, 2014

Mike, you will be miss very much. May you rest in peace.

Deneen Flowers

March 13, 2014

I loved watching Mike Manhattan on WTOC! The 6 pm news will not be the same. He was what all reporters, newsmen, and anchors should aspire to be! He was one of a kind. He will be sadly missed. Heaven gained a true humanitarian.

Mary Perry

March 13, 2014

Mike you will be truly missed. It wont be the same watching the news anymore. RIP. You will always and forever be in our hearts.

Coretta Dixon

March 13, 2014

I never personally knew Mike but felt like he was a household member since growing up watching him on WTOC. I'm shocked at his passing and sad we've lost such a wonderful news anchor, photographer, and community leader. My prayers are with the Manhatton family and WTOC family.

Ashley Hartman

March 13, 2014

Mike was like family because he was in my house on the television every day he worked. He gave so much of himself in the newscasts. It does not take a long life to make a great impact upon a community. Of course with the 33 years at WTOC he not only made an impact, he made a difference! His example of living with cancer and all of the treatments he endured was remarkable. Prayers to you as you lay this good man to rest. May God comfort you all with good memories during this sad time. He will be missed!

Susan Exley

March 13, 2014

May you Rest in Peace Mike Manhattan. No more suffering , No more pain. God Bless his family & friends as they mourn such a wonderful, loving, caring man. He will forever be missed in our heart's and on our televisions.

Joy Wainwright

March 13, 2014

Wonderfully and Courageous Man.

Laura Jeffcoat

March 13, 2014

Prayers and condolences to the Manhatton and the WTOC TV families. Harveys

March 13, 2014

Even though I didn't know him but i enjoyed watching him on the news I send my condolences to his family he was a very good anchorman and sorry for your lost

alexis Washington

March 13, 2014

RIP Mike, you will be missed, So enjoyed watching you report the news each day, Praying for his family and everyone at wtoc

Peggy Smith

March 13, 2014

Many thoughts and prayers to your "families" and friends and devoted viewers!! GOD has you forever in his keeping, we have you forever in our memories!!! Rest now, Mike, we will forever miss your report!!! May GOD give everyone the strength to thank GOD for a wonderful guardian angel! !

Kathy Kelshaw

March 13, 2014

RIP Mike.... You will be missed. Prayers for Mariella and family.

Helen Hyde and family

March 13, 2014

we hurt but god knows best we donot know how mu,:ch pain our love ones go through thank god for the time u had family be bless.

betty HILLS

March 13, 2014

"COURAGE IS BEING SCARED TO DEATH BUT SADDLING UP ANYWAY" I'm sure when you first heard the word cancer you were scared to death, however every day you saddle up and came into our homes, our lives and shared the news with us good or bad. Your heartfelt smile and concern will surely be missed. When we meet again there will only be good news to share because nothing bad happens in HEAVEN. May Your Family find Peace and Understanding in this time of Sorrow.

Mike & Lisa Cannon

Cannon Lisa

March 13, 2014

To the Mike Manhatton family and Wtoc my husband and I along with my family want to express our deepest sympathy to each one of you. Thank you for sharing him witb us. He was very dedicated to his job and he will be greatly missed but not forgotten. God take care of him and his family and friends untl they meet again. God Bless each one of you.

Sally Hendley

March 13, 2014

my God bless this family, Mike will be very missed....I only got to see him once and awhile...but all the time on the news. He always had a smile. RIP Mike.

Kim DeLoach

March 13, 2014

I grew up watching you deliver the news daily thru my TV. Thank you for your dedication and passion...you made the news interesting. I'm gonna miss you, Mike...I'll see you on the other side!

Jason Lusher

March 13, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mike Manhatton. He will certainly be missed. We always enjoyed his news coverage and he seemed to be such a compassionate man. God bless you all!

Truman & Dorothy Rhodes

March 13, 2014

MIKE MANHATTON was a gentleman and a scholar, two years ago, he walked with me in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade and was the first TV reporter to cover the Arrival of The Flag from Ireland that I obtained for The Fenian Society!

Murray M. Silver,Esq.

March 13, 2014

GOD bless Mike Manhatton and his family. It has been years since watching him on the news and I can just remember the kind spirit resonating from him as he delivered good and bad news. The whole Savannah community will miss him because he felt like a member of your family. I would like to lament the loss of a true news legend.
The Holmes Family
Savannah, Georgia

March 13, 2014

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. We enjoyed listening to him with the news every day. I feel we have lost a good Friend.Remember(God is in Control)

Camille & Cornell Mock

March 13, 2014

I grew up watching Mike on WTOC! I remeber seeing Mike in sam's club in savannah when I was 10 or 11 and I talk to him 15 or 20 mins then! My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll during this time!

Debbie King

March 13, 2014

Mariella and family: It was my privilege to have worked with Mike at WTOC from his arrival until I left the station in 1984. Mike was a joy to work with, a consummate gentleman, good natured and good humored under the greatest pressure. As a reporter and anchorman, he demonstrated a high level of competence and professionalism; to the viewers at home, he radiated warmth and kindness. To me, as a friend and coworker, he was a living example of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians: "Love is patient and kind; does not envy or boast; is not arrogant or rude; does not insist on its own way; is not irritable or resentful; rejoices not in wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth." I will miss him greatly, but I truly expect to see him again at the Lord's return.
May God bless your family.

Gary Quinney

March 13, 2014

He was an incredible man to all of us and in our hearts Love him and will miss him

Peter Iannuzzi

March 13, 2014

RIP Mr. Manhatten you will truly be missed.

Milledge

March 13, 2014

It was an honor to have you as our News Anchor. You will be missed dearly. Sincerely, Stacy and Vincent Jacoby

Stacy Jacoby

March 13, 2014

I have watched Mike and Dawn give us the news for a long time. The children's Miracle Network will surely miss his love and caring May you rest in peace Mike

Janette Smith Haynie

March 13, 2014

May the father, son, and Holy Spirit bless and keep you all is our prayer. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord

M. Marva Pray

March 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of Mike's Death. He was a part of our household everyday that he was giving the news. He will be forever in our mind. Prayers to the family. The Major Family from Varnville, SC

Eleanor Major

March 13, 2014

Mike was a wonderful guy.He always helped in any way he could.He will be missed very much by all of Savannah.Rest in peace Mike.
Glen Osborne

Glen Osborne

March 13, 2014

He warmed our hearts every day through our television. He will be sorely missed. Prayers to his family and friends. RIP Mike.

Marc & Kriss Bigbie

March 13, 2014

We feel as if we lost a family member. All our sympathy to his loved ones. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Savannah will miss him.

A. Shearouse

March 13, 2014

I did not know Mike but I do know he was a fellow Chicago south sider. Reading all the tributes make me proud to know that a great person came from the south side and achieved so much. May he rest in eternal peace.

Kathy O'Leary

March 13, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I have many memories of my younger cousin and our times spent together as children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lynn and Bob Nelson

March 13, 2014

The Rohm family sends our deepest sympathies. I know I haven't seen Mike in many, many years, but I have such fond memories of swimming in the family's backyard pool when we were kids. Mary Rohm Snyder (Phil & Marie Rohm's youngest child).

Mary Snyder

March 13, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss my condolences goes out to the family

Sharon Childs

March 13, 2014

My husband and I were so saddened by the passing of such a wonderful man and news anchor. We feel like we have lost a family member. We've been a big fan of his for many years. When my husband had his business the Surrey Shoppe downtown, both Mike and Dawn where there for a Christmas tree lighting at the store and also at the tree lighting in Forsythe Park. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

Ann and Guerry Norton

March 13, 2014

Thanks Mike for all of the sacrifices and hard working contributions you gave to the entire community. You will be in our hearts forever. Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy.

RIP
Savannah, GA

Mollie Robinson

March 13, 2014

Dear Mariella: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless!

Mollie McLeod

March 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow,Mike will miss you.
Hasmukh & Gunvanti Patel
Savannah, GA

March 13, 2014

What a void in our lives..Mike has been a part of our family for over 20 years, coming into our home at 11:00 PM with the news.What an awesome man. We feel like we have lost a son. Our prayers are with the Manhatton family and the WTOC family..We will miss you Mike and may you rest in peace.

David and Anne Turner

March 13, 2014

We will all miss your reporting Mike. You are family to South East Georgia and The lower Country Mike. To you Wife and Children and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May the peace of Jesus be with you all for ever and ever.
John and family.

March 13, 2014

Mariella, Gabby and Caroline,
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We will be praying for all of you in the days to come.
Love,
Keith, Cindy & Anna Hall

March 13, 2014

May God Bless the WTOC family as well as the Manhatton family may you all take comfort in memories of his being with each one of you. We all lost a bit of sunshine but he will always be remembered. R.I.P.

Mary Gail Loper

March 13, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Hermenia Olds

March 13, 2014

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