Howard E. Manco

MANCO Howard E. Manco, age 72 of Vero Beach, Fla., previously of Derby, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at VNA Hospice in Vero Beach, Fla. with his loving family by his side. He is the devoted husband of Rita Vitelli Manco. Howard was born in Derby on October 26, 1937, son of the late Howard J. Manco, former Postmaster of Derby and Julia Sledziona Manco. He was a graduate of Quinnipiac College where he received his Associate Degree. He transferred to Southern Connecticut State University where he received his Bachelors Degree in Education and later enrolled with Fairfield University where he obtained his Master's Degree in Education and his 6th year Degree. Howard was the former principal of Lincoln School and the Derby Middle School, and former Director of Special Education. He was also a licensed real estate salesperson and licensed real estate appraiser in Connecticut. Howard was a past president of Highland Golf Club, Shelton, and is a proud lifetime member there. He was a long time master of ceremonies for the CWV annual Communion breakfast in Derby. He is the beloved father of Susan M. Strunk, DVM and her husband, Kyle Strunk of Blooming Prairie, Minn. and Thomas M. Manco and his wife, Sarah Manco of Ivoryton; loving grandfather of Trent Strunk, Ethan Strunk, Elly Strunk and Halle Strunk, Molly Manco and Helen Manco. He is also survived by his twin sister, Patricia Tindall and her husband, Donald of Carbondale, Ill.; brother-in-law, William McAllister of the Villages, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Irene McAllister. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. His funeral process will leave the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Derby with Howard's cousin, Reverend John Sledziona, CM officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 2139 Silas Deane Highway #208, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Friends may leave condolences at www.adziamfh.com.