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Michael Manning Obituary

Manning Michael James Of West Chester, formerly of Havertown, PA, on January 20, 2025 after a courageous, 30 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Mike, a Marine Corp Veteran, was a career educator and basketball coach. Preceded by his loving wife of 56 years, Sarajane Robertson Manning. Survived by his children Kerstin Manning Kimel (Jack), Michael Robertson Manning (Karen), Lindsay Manning Mulhern (Matt); 9 grandchildren: Caroline, Mac, Cullen, Sydney, Quinn, Shea, Colton, Claire and Padriac; 4 siblings John Manning, Mary Frances Brennan, Edward Manning, and Christopher Manning; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to a Memorial Mass on January 27, 2025 at 11 A.M. at SS. Simon & Jude in West Chester, PA. Visiting hours with the family will take place on Sunday, January 26 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation in honor of Michael J. Manning. Online condolences: www.donohuefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 23, 2025.

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The Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382

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