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Martin J. Manning
Martin Joseph Manning, age 68, passed away on February 28, 2019, at his home in Woodbridge, VA after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving daughters Anna Manning and Sarah Manning of Woodbridge. Devoted and cherished brother of Paul (Eileen) of Medford, MA, Margaret "Peggy" of Belmont, MA, Mark (Mary) of DelRio, TX and Stephen (Lori) of Belmont, MA. Dear Uncle Marty to several nephews and their children. Martin was born in Boston, MA, the first of five children, to the late Martin and Margaret Manning. Martin was a graduate of Boston College and received his Masters in Library Science from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Martin was a research librarian and archivist for the federal government, working for several different agencies over his 44 year career. He worked for the State Department at the time of his death.A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manassas. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Relay For Life Fund by the American Cancer Society.
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William Burns
October 5, 2019
I met Marty when we were both contributing to a reference book. We had lunch every few months for many years. I always enjoyed exchanging writing shop talk and hearing his tales of the State Department. However many years he lived in DC, he never lost his Boston accent!
Marcia Moore
March 22, 2019
Mr. Manning I will truly miss seeing you walk into the credit union and telling me one of your funny stories in that Boston accent. I'm truly sadden
Marcie Yellin
March 15, 2019
I am sitting here crying as I just found out about Martin. We last talked around Christmas and he seemed to be hanging in. I have been trying to contact him and when I got no replies I started to really worry. We had been friends for over 40 years. We worked together in the 1980's in D.C. until I moved back to California. Martin was the best there was--funny, intelligent, just a wonderful person. I will miss him so much and wish I had known sooner as I would have flown out to be part of the celebration of life. I loved Martin and will always remember the way he called me "Mah-cee" in his Boston accent. My heart goes out to the family; my prayers are with you.
Lynne Scheib
March 15, 2019
Dear Sarah, Ann and all Martin's family. Thanks for sharing your Dad with us at work. He was a wealth of amazing history and information, and good humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Merle David Kellerhals
March 14, 2019
Martin was my friend for 20 years. I shall miss our lunches and Saturday night dinners. He was an author, historian, librarian, and archivist. He was a sweet man, humble, and always an adviser when I needed one. My best to his family and friends.
Christia Johnson
March 14, 2019
I could always count on your father to lighten the mood with a good joke. He always made me feel so great in the office. There will never be another man or coworker quite like him and his memory will live on forever. My prayers are with you all.
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