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Westwood, New Jersey

Leon Manole Obituary

MANOLE
Leon, 83, of Hillsdale passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2013. He was the son of Josephine and Frank Manole. Leon was born April 1st, 1930 and was raised in Brooklyn NY. At age 17 he met the love of his life Theresa Gioia whom he married on Oct. 14, 1950. In 1959 he moved to Hillsdale NJ where he raised his family.
Leon attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and had a long career in the manufacturing of women's formal wear. Leon loved music, dancing, history, travel and gardening. In his youth he had the honor of playing classical guitar at Carnegie Hall.
Leon was the recipient of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award, which is awarded to one outstanding US citizen a year in recognition of a lifetime commitment to selfless service for societal advancement to improve the quality of life in the community and state. Leon was a longtime community volunteer with a variety of organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Meals on Wheels, Respect life, Boy Scouts of America, Hillsdale Senior van, Hillsdale 50+ club and Saint John the Baptist school and church.
Survived by his loving wife Theresa of 63 years and his sister Babe Aramini. Devoted father of Frank Manole and wife Debbie, Leon Manole and wife Susan, Dr. Michael Manole and wife Deirdre, Joann Manole-Celentano and husband Michael. Grandchildren; Frank Manole and wife Gisele, Steven, Denise, Cheryl and Sean. Great Grandchildren; Charles Leo and Elise.
Funeral Liturgy at Church of St. John the Baptist, Hillsdale, NJ on Monday at 10 AM. Interment, Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. The family will receive their friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Becker-funeralhome.com

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Oct. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Manole

20 Entries

Gene Brandon

October 31, 2013

Condolences to the entire Manole Family.
---The Brandon's

Frank Manole

October 30, 2013

My heart is broken for I have lost a father who was second to none. I now pray to him for I know he is in Gods grace. May he help me through all my trials and tribulations; may he be there to guide me and to be my intercessor to God. I love you and miss you very much.
Your son Frank

October 30, 2013

He was an outstanding friend, whose smile was always a welcome to everyone. We had such fun in our early days; great memories. :He had always shown his love and trust in his family. I am sure he will be sorely missed. God bless you, Lee
Marion and Paul Reale

Matt

October 29, 2013

A wonderful friend... forever

October 29, 2013

Lee and all the Manoles have been cherished friends for decades. We have had a friendship that happens once in a lifetime, creates memories that live on and an agape love that is unshakeable. He is a"one of a kind"man and will be missed. Love, Rita

October 28, 2013

Hi, Joann. I've been thinking about you. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. - Alison Clark

Kathy Ferrara

October 28, 2013

Dear Joann, Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. May your wonderful memories help to ease your grief during this time of sadness.

Hon. William J. Schimpf

October 28, 2013

I light this candle to forever keep bright the memory of this kind and wonderful man.

Hon. William J. Schimpf

October 28, 2013

I light this candle to forever keep bright the memory of this kind and wonderful man.

Michael Daigneault

October 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Leon as well as all of his family & friends. God bless...
Michael, Alessandra, Matthew & Christopher

Peg Burke

October 27, 2013

I enjoyed your company at Hillsdale Seniors & playing cards while on Top of The Hill at Stonybrook. You had a smile & always had fun.....my condolences to your wife & family.

Barbara Solazzo

October 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Manole Family. What a wonderful man...we always enjoyed talking with him, whether it be at St. John's church, on the block, or at the barber shop. He will be missed.

Barbara, Vinnie and The Solazzo Family

Claire Hollin Skinner

October 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Manole family at this difficult time. Our families had many happy times when we were kids.

October 26, 2013

Debbie Manole

October 26, 2013

You were an amazing man. You taught everyone around you how to live in faith, simply by being YOU. I will miss your wit, sense of humor and overall brilliance. Thank you for enriching my life! I will carry your wisdom with me always.

Marie Hanlon

October 26, 2013

I will always remember Leon's desire to live life to the utmost and be ready on a moment's notice to jump in the car and wander wherever it took us! I will miss his beautiful smile, sense of humor, and love of life! I feel blessed to have spent so much time with he and his family! He will always be in my heart! God bless you, Leon!

WILLIAM J. SCHIMPF

October 25, 2013

Thank You, Leon for sharing your talents and insight, with the world, for making everyone's life, with whom you made contact, a little brighter, no matter their ills or cares; but most of all, Thank You, for being a friend. You will be missed. May Almighty God Grant you Eternal Rest. And may He Comfort Terry, and your entire family, with the many happy memories you gave them.