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Robert Manfreda Obituary
February 23, 1936 - November 29, 2022
Robert (Bob) L. Manfreda, Sr., 86, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Louise Malafronte Manfreda. Bob was born in West Haven on February 23, 1936, and was the son of the late Nicolo and Antoinette Bottone Manfreda. He served his country faithfully in the US Army. He earned his undergraduate and master's degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, his Sixth Year Certificate from the University of Connecticut and was a teacher in the East Haven Public Schools System for 37 years. Bob was a member of the Hamden Elks, Lodge #2224, the American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post 76 and the Connecticut Education Association. He enjoyed playing bocce, cards, reading and was an avid UCONN Huskies Basketball and New York Yankees fan. Father of Robert L. (Carolyn) Manfreda, Jr. of Bethel, CT, Marianne (Joseph) Adinolfi of Branford, CT and Michele (Graydon) Barz of New York, NY. He was the proud and devoted grandfather of Robert (Madeline), Nicholas (Sierra), Samantha and Kristin Manfreda; Joseph and Victoria Adinolfi, Jacquelyn (Paul) Markey; Graydon and Ariana Barz. Loving great-grandfather to Jackson and James Manfreda. Also, Bob is survived by several beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Mary and brothers Joseph, Ralph and John Manfreda.
The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, Dec. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Saturday at 12 noon. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or the Covenant House, PO Box 758636, Topeka, KS 66675-9986 www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Bohdana B Rousseau
December 9, 2022
I was one of the lucky ones to have Mr. Manfreda as a teacher at Highland School many years ago. I had just moved to East Haven as my mom remarried. Mr. Manfreda made me feel welcome. He was so kind and caring. My condolences to your family.
Don Surprenant
December 7, 2022
Bob was a great man, teacher and friend for many years. My condolences go out to the family he will be remembered in my prayers.
Linda Masto
December 7, 2022
Louise and family we are so very sorry for the loss of such a great husband , father and friend. We will pray for his good soul. May he rest in peace
Love linda And dan
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Neil Sullivan
December 4, 2022
Dear Louise.
Bob will be deeply missed by the Sullivan family. Deepest sympathies to Michelle, Marianne and Robert. Grandchildren and greats, your grandpa was a true gentleman and was admired by many. May he rest well in heaven, continued to be loved by family and friends.
God Bless you Bob and stay strong Louise.
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Geraldine Perno
December 4, 2022
Marianne and family I´m so deeply so to hear about the passing of your dad/ Grandfather. May you find peace and comfort during these difficult times.
John Alfone
December 3, 2022
Mr. Manfreda was my third grade teacher at Highland School. I am now 70 and just retired from my thirty plus years as an educator! I was inspired by Mr. Manfreda! One of the best. My deepest condolences.
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