CHARLES G. MANOLI Sr.

MANOLI
CHARLES G., Sr.
Age 89, of Latrobe, died after a brief illness, on Saturday, August 13, 2016, in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. He was born on June 17, 1927, in Morgantown, WV, the oldest of three children of the late Placido and Anna Leona (Frank) Manoli. Mr. Manoli was a graduate of the former Saint Vincent Preparatory School, Saint Vincent College and the University of Pittsburgh. Following his graduation from St. Vincent Prep he enlisted and served honorably in the US Navy during World War II, stationed in the Philippines. In 1953, he began his long teaching career as a Social Studies Teacher at Park Terrace Junior High School, North Versailles Twp. Allegheny County Public Schools. In 1958 he returned to his beloved Saint Vincent as a History Teacher in the Prep. In 1962, he joined the Saint Vincent College Faculty as a Professor of History where he would teach for 43 years. During the 60s and 70s, Mr. Manoli also had several appointments as Lecturer in History at Seton Hill University and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. While he retired from full time teaching in 1997, Professor Manoli continued to teach until 2005. At the 159th Commencement in May of 2005, Manoli, Professor Emeritus of History, was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters. Charles was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish in Latrobe, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Latrobe Lodge 907, and the Thomas B. Anderson American Legion Post 515. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Rita; his brother, Robert Manoli; and a daughter-in-law, Christine Manoli. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Anita Evelyn Lavin Manoli; five children, Ann Lavin Manoli Ruddy of Pittsburgh, Charles George "CJ" Manoli, Jr. (Mary Anne) of San Rafael, CA, Joan Lavin Manoli (Norma) of Pittsburgh; Gerard of Hudson, OH, and Hugh (Linda) of Rochester, NY. He is also survived his eight grandchildren, Caitlin Ruddy McGuirk, Erika Ruddy Wein, Elena Manoli, Clare Manoli, Charlie Manoli, Christian Manoli, Johnny Shaw, Hugh "HD" Manoli, Jr. and Edward "Ned" Manoli. He is also survived by his great- grandchildren, Nora, Clara and Ian; and former son-in-law, Paul D. Ruddy. Friends will be received Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 1 until 4 and 6 until 9 p.m. in the HARTMAN - GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1500 Ligonier Street in Latrobe. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Basilica, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, with the Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot, as celebrant. Everyone please go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Charles G. and Anita L. Manoli Scholarship, c/o Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650, or to a charity of one's choice. To post an online condolence, please visit:
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