Edward H. Mann

Edward Hamilton Mann, 69, of Cromwell, beloved husband of Jillene (Youmans) Mann, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 12, 2021 after his 11year battle with Alzheimer's. Edward was born in Middletown, Connecticut on January 7, 1952, son of the late William H. Mann and Carol Mann. Edward attended Xavier High School and later attended Southern CT State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. Edward dedicated his life to helping the people of Connecticut. From 1975 to 1980, he worked for the U.S. House Of Representatives as the District Manager for the Second Congressional District. He later became Director of Constituent Services in 1980, and was then appointed Administrative Director in 1985. From 1995 to 2010, Edward served as the State Director of Connecticut under U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd. Edward managed a nine-person professional staff that handled issues that directly affected virtually all of the 3.5 million residents of the State of Connecticut. Edward's dedication to his community is reflected in the numerous awards and recognitions he has received over the years. Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award for Exemplary Public Service (2010), Democrat of the Year, Connecticut Secretary of State Official Citation (2005), Official Citation, Office of the Attorney General (2000), Recognizing Community Involvement "Exemplifying Unceasing Dedication to Contributing and Caring for Others," Irishman of the Year – Ancient Order of Hibernians (2000), United States Senate Award, Recognizing "Twenty Years of "Loyal Service to the Senate" (2000), Cromwell Democratic Town Committee "Democrat of the Year," "Irishman of the Year," A Proclamation from the Middletown Mayor Domenique Thornton Middletown (2000). In addition to his wife of 45 years, Jillene, he is survived by daughter, Melissa Warrek and her husband Beau Warrek of Cromwell; their children, Abigail, Scarlett, and Lucas Warrek, his son, Matthew H Mann of Cromwell; his sister Barbara O'Rourke and husband Dennis O'Rourke of Cromwell, his brother William Mann and husband Dr. Timothy Huber of Provincetown MA; and his sister Kathy Mann of Middletown. Edward was a devout Catholic and a member of Saint John's Church in Cromwell. He was a lifelong New York Yankee and NY Giants fan. Edward will be remembered for his compassionate heart and dedication as a public servant. Special thanks are given to the kind, caring, and compassionate staff at The Atrium in Rocky Hill, and Hartford Hospital Hospice Unit. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday (Oct. 16th) at 11 a.m. at St. John Church, 5 St. Johns Court, Cromwell. Friends may visit with his family at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at, www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.