Angelo "Charles" Manganiello

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Angelo Manganiello Obituary

Name: Viewing for Angelo "Charles" Manganiello
Start: 2022-10-24T13:30:00.000Z
End: 2022-10-24T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Corpus Christi Parish

Angelo "Charles" Manganiello, 104, of West Pittston, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 21, 2022, at River Run Health Care, surrounded by his family.

Born in West Pittston, he was a son of the late Luigi and Carmella Parente Manganiello and was a graduate of the West Pittston High School.

An Army veteran of World War II, Charlie often told stories of spending all of the war in San Francisco. Charles received several military accommodations during his service to our country. He received the American Defense medal, Good Conduct medal, World War II victory medal, American Campaign medal. Upon his discharge from the service, Charlie worked for Union Paper Supply for over 30 years.

Charlie loved jigsaw puzzles. His famous 18,000-piece puzzle hangs framed in his living room. He never had children of his own; he had his nieces and nephews who he loved like his children. He loved his home where he was born and raised, and he enjoyed life.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary, Angeline, Joseph, Margaret, John, Assunta (Sue), and James; and sisters-in-law, Connie and Antoinette.

Charlie is survived by his nieces and nephews, Carmella (Joseph) Faust, Louis (Dorothy), John (Marliee), James (Deborah), Ann and Sharon (Glenn) Weaver; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and 13 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, with Monsignor John Sempa as the celebrant. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming. Relatives and friends may attend a viewing for Charlie from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the second-floor nursing staff at River Run for their loving care and concern for Charlie these past several months.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are by Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.

Condolences can be left at Howelllussi.com.

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Published by Citizens Voice from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2022.

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Debbie Manganiello Charette

October 25, 2022

Charles was always such a kind backyard neighbor to my family.

As for his amazing garden, think about it...2022 and it´s all about "farm to table." It´s amazing that Charles was way before his time when it came to garden to table freshness with wholesome organic vegetables. Some might think of him as a visionary!
Clearly, his labor paid off! Garden fresh vegetables over his lifetime promoted good health & longevity of life. God rest your soul, dear man!

Coleen Wolfe Pavlick

October 25, 2022

My Dad worked with "Charlie" at Union Paper & Supply for many years. Dad passed in 2006, but I remember those he cared about . I recognized Mr Manganiello's name and wanted to send my condolences to his entire family from our family. You were blessed to have him in your lives for so long storing up wonderful memories. May our two men share another laugh together in heaven!
Coleen Wolfe Pavlick
Daughter of Bob Wolfe

Manganiello Family of Salem Street

October 23, 2022

Manganiello Family of Salem Street

October 23, 2022

Manganiello Family of Salem Street

October 23, 2022

Our childhood was full of happy memories playing with our `Manganiello cousins´ that shared our block. Our yards connected and made it easy to enjoy the company of Carmella, Louis, John, Jimmy, Ann and Sharon. In addition, we enjoyed the older generation of Charlie and his brothers and sisters, and equally so, the visits to Uncle Luigi´s store, steering clear of that pot belly stove, and visits with Aunt (Grandma to us), Carmella, especially those sitting under the grapevine. In the fall we treasured the arrival of the fruits of their fig tree.
Our cousin Barb Pettinato remembers growing up living in one of their apartments and enjoying the easy access to so many family members. It truly was a magical family compound to have been a part of.

Charlie was a remarkable man and a wonderful neighbor. To both my Mother´s delight and our own, we continued well into Charlie´s older years, to receive a bag of his delicious tomatoes every summer and always marveled at his hard work put into his garden.

The following photos show Charlie at home in his favorite places, his beloved garden, in addition to his fun `man cave´ with part of his incredible puzzle collection on display.
Charlie was a true inspiration to many of us as he never tired from his yard work, gardening, nor his display of kindness to all. He is a true role model of all that embodies a good neighbor and a fine human being.

He will be sorely missed and Amen to the fact that we had him in our lives for so long.
Our sympathy to all of his family members.
The Manganiello Family of Salem Street.

Ann Marie Noto

October 23, 2022

Uncle Charlie was a very enjoyable person to talk with. He always had a story to tell. So sorry thinking of all of you.

Grateful

October 23, 2022

Mr. Manganiello, I never met you but came across this wonderful obituary. My father also served in WWII. They don't make them like your generation any longer. Thank you for your service. My sympathy to your family, who was very blessed to have you so long.

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