Emil John Mana

Emil John Mana
Mr. Emil John Mana, 98, of Bethany, peacefully passed away in the quiet comfort of home, surrounded by his family on the morning of August 19, 2025. He was the widower of Carmela (Sagnella) Mana. Emil was born in Derby on December 24, 1926, to his parents Frank and Mary (Petras) Mana.
Emil saw a lot of life in his 98 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. His working career began as an apprentice for the railroad, and he went on to become an accomplished machinist for the Farrell Corporation. He retired after over 30 years of dedicated hard work.
Emil and Millie had 64 wonderful years together raising their family, dancing, bowling and feasting on her delicious Italian cooking. The last five years of Emil's life was spent perfecting his reputation as the "resident troublemaker" at Little City campground. He was well known and loved. The defiant curfew- breaker was brought back to his camper via the park security golf cart many times. To all those who knew him well, raise your glass of Genny Cream Ale in a toast to his life well lived.
Emil's love and memory will be cherished by his two children: Linda and her husband Michael Appleby of Florida, and Stephen and his wife Stacy Mana of Bethany, with whom he made his home as well as several grandchildren: Michael and Thomas (and wife Antoinette) Haesche, Stephen Mana, Angela and Emilly Lupo, and Christopher (and wife Allissia) and Samantha Metty. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Thayne, Teagan, Anthony, and Leo. Emil now joins in Heaven his beloved wife Millie, as well as his parents, several brothers and sisters, and two grandsons - Jason Mana and Phillip Lupo.
Arrangements: Visitation will be held on Friday August 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Rd., Prospect. Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. Interment with military honors will immediately follow at Carrington Cemetery, Bethany. Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with all services and care for the Mana family throughout their grief journey. Please visit Emil's Tribute Wall on our website to leave your condolences, memories, and words of comfort for his family.