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Donald Manning Obituary
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Donald V. Manning passed away on September 20th after a long illness. He was born in Jersey City, but spent most of his life in between Sea Bright and Rumson. Donald joined the Navy at an early age. After he completed his tour, he went to work for the Dock Builders and Carpenters Union Local 1456 out of NY. During that time he joined the Eatontown Police Department, where he spent five good years, leaving there to go on to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Freehold, NJ. Donald retired as a Lt. after 26 years. Donald loved his job and won many awards and accommodations as well as the respect of his Brother in Blue. He would stand by anyone who wore the badge.
Two very proud moments in his life were to see his son Thomas and his daughter Teresa also wear the Sea Bright Police uniform side by side. He would come home beaming with pride. He was an avid fitness buff into his 80's. He will be missed by his faithful companion "Jenson", his Jack Russell. A special appreciation to the hospice nurses.
Donald was pre-deceased by his two sons Terrance Manning and Thomas Manning; his mother Cecil Manning and a brother Andrew Manning. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Patchell Manning; his son Donald V. Manning, Jr. and wife Kim of Long Branch; two daughters Patricia Caplan and husband Randy d of MA and Teresa Herschenfeld and husband Greg of Monmouth Beach; daughter-in-law Heidi Manning of Fair Haven; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his three step-children Joan Stringfellow of TX, Christian Slocum and Lori of Atlantic Highlands, Allison DeFrancesco of Atlantic Highlands and their children.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank on Friday, September 23rd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A service will be held at 8:30 PM during the gathering hours. Family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to Hackensack-Meridian Hospice, Meridian Health Foundation, 1345 Campus Pkwy., STE A2, Neptune, NJ 07753.
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Charlie Seymour
September 15, 2023
Thanks for the memories. Two Rumson guys who shared our hometown and navy experiences through those many many years ago. Charlie Seymour
September 27, 2016
Dear Kathy;
Just found out about Don and words are inadequate to those that have lost a loved one. We would have been at the service had we known about it. Our thoughts are with you and your family, God Bless!
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Patty and Stan Paradowski
MARY ELLEN MARKS
September 22, 2016
KITTY CAT SOOO SORRY TO HEAR OF PAPPYS PASSING I LOVED HIM AS AFATHER U NO THAT GREAT MEMORIES AT POOL CLUB AND BEACHES HONORED TO HAVE HAD U GUYS IN OUR LIVES HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED XO ALL OUR LOVE JAMES MARY ELLEN SUZIE AND MARY FRANCES MARKS
September 22, 2016
Kathy- So terribly sad to learn of Don's passing. Please know although we are far away- we will always hold you both , deeply in our hearts and lift you up in prayer.
God grant you peace
Much Love
Tom and L:ize
Charlie Seymour
September 22, 2016
Remembering Donald. Aboard a destroyer anchored in Guantanamo, Cuba early 1950's. I'm watching a second destroyer tie up alongside, the USS McGowan DD 678. Shortly I see a guy coming out of a hatch from the engine room and he looks familiar. Yep, I yell down to Donald and we shoot the breeze for a while. never saw him again, even after returning to Rumson for some twenty years. Sorry to hear of his passing but also knowing things are better for him now. Charlie Seymour, Rumson & NC
September 21, 2016
So sorry to hear of our "best man's" passing. We will have you all in our thoughts thru these days of sorrow. Love to the family. Dan & Linda Lang
Bonnie Tilly
September 21, 2016
Kathy, sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I know he has been fighting a long hard battle. May he now be at peace. God Bless you and your family.
September 21, 2016
I am so sorry to the family for your loss. Don was a very sweet man and always so kind and friendly to me.
Brenda McCue
Bill Acker
September 21, 2016
Kathy,
So sorry to hear of Don,'s passing. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers to you and the Manning family.
Bill Acker
Gail MCDaniel
September 21, 2016
Kathy, I am so sad to hear of Dons Passing. He was a wonderful man, great friend. My condolences to all his family,
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