Phyllis Manfred

Phyllis Manfred, a long-time resident of Rome, NY and Sunset Beach, NC, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Falls Church, VA. Phyllis was surrounded, at her passing, by her loving family and friends.

Born Phyllis Aquino on October 4, 1932, in Canastota, NY, Mrs. Manfred was educated in Canastota Public Schools. She continued her education at Potsdam State Teachers College (now Potsdam State University), earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1954. Shortly after graduation, Phyllis began her teaching career in Rochester, NY. While at Potsdam State, she met Robert D. Manfred, a student at Clarkson College. She married Robert in 1955 and the couple moved to Rome. Phyllis taught music and then third grade in Rome Public Schools for more than 30 years.

The couple moved to Sunset Beach after their retirement in 1992, enjoying many rounds of golf and extensive travel with long-time and new friends.

Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother. Her joyful marriage to Bob lasted 63 years, ending with his death in 2018. She was a talented musician, both on vocals and on the piano. She loved sports, was an avid golfer and a voracious reader. She and her husband volunteered countless hours to youth basketball programs in Rome over more than three decades. Mrs. Manfred was an active member of St. Paul's Parish in Rome and St. Brendan the Navigator in Sunset Beach. She also served, for many years, as an adult literacy volunteer in Sunset Beach.

Phyllis is survived by her three children and their spouses, Dr. Lynn Manfred Bosco and her husband, Joe, of Charleston, SC, Robert D. Manfred, Jr. and his wife, Colleen, of New York City and Lee Manfred and his wife, Susan, of Vienna, VA. Phyllis is also survived by ten grandchildren, John Bosco, Elena Bosco, Mark Bosco, Megan Manfred, Mike Manfred, Jane Manfred, Mary Clare Murphy, Jack Manfred, Kate Manfred and Liza Manfred; as well as twelve great- grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Vienna, VA, on October 5, 2024 at 1 p.m., followed by a reception at Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.