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John Manetta Obituary
Beacon, NY - On Friday, February 26, 2021, John Manetta, Jr., loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away. He was 63.
Born September 19, 1957, in Beacon, NY to Martha (Wilson) and John Manetta, Sr. A lifelong Beacon resident, he owned his own construction business, worked for National Biscuit, the Tallix Foundry, and the MTA. In 1978 he became father to John Michael Manetta. "Little" Johnny survives at home in Cape Coral, Florida with his wife Ashley.
John had a passion for life, making the most of every day he could, celebrating 11 years of sobriety. An avid outdoorsman, John could often be found in a tree stand or casting a line, earning the name Johnny Brown from all the brown trout he caught. Another pleasure he found was at the casinos, spending time with friends and family defying the odds. But the greatest joy he found was bringing happiness to everyone he encountered with his humor, infectious smile and zest for life. He was very proud that his life experiences allowed him to help others live their lives to the fullest.
John was preceded by his parents in 1999, sister Marie in 2020 and niece Meghan in 2021.
In addition to his son, John is survived by his sisters Corrine of Bloomingburg, Terri (Timothy) of Beacon, brother Bobby (Beth) of Hopewell Junction, granddaughters Rylee (Colton) and Preslee of Cape Coral, great-granddaughter Raegen, and great-grandson Clayton. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Joseph (Shamika), Jessica (Colin), Jake (Denise), Wayne (Jennifer), Christina, Falon (Adam), Timothy (Regina), and Ashley and several great-nieces and nephews.
His Family & Friends will gather to Celebrate His Life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 3-5pm at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, where a prayer service will be held at 4pm. Interment will be private at the convenience of his family. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com
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billy barrack
February 23, 2025
Thinking of you John especially this time of year when you would be down here in Florida visiting me and jimmy. Miss you a lot sorry your not here. Billy.
Nancy Wood
March 8, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We have great memories of Johnny and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of grief. Sorry we didn’t find out until today. Would definitely would have liked to have shown our respect at the time. Remember all the good times with a smile not a tear. Our best to the family
BILLY BARRACK
March 1, 2021
I'VE KNOWN JOHNNY MOST OF MY LIFE AND HIS FAMILY. GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND. HE'S BEEN THROUGH A LOT AND ACCOMPLISHED A LOT. HE WOULD COME TO FLORIDA EVERY YEAR TO VISIT HIS SON AND SON'S FAMILY, SO I WOULD SEE HIM EVERY YEAR. HE WOULD STAY WITH ME AND MY WIFE AND GRANDDAUGHTER. WE WOULD ALWAYS KEEP IN CONTACT EVEN WHEN HE WASN'T IN FLORIDA. IT WAS SO DEVOSTATING TO ME WHEN HE GOT SICK. BUT HE KEPT A GREAT ATTITUDE AND KEPT GOING NOT TO BE STOPPED. I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING ABOUT HIM AND THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED TOGETHER. MY WIFE AND GRANDDAUGHTER WERE VERY CLOSE TO JOHNNY AND ALSO SHARED HIS COMPANY ALWAYS LAUGHING AND HAVING FUN. THERE'S A LOT MORE TO SAY BUT I WOULD END UP WRITING A BOOK. OUR LOVE TO JOHNNY, BILLY, TONI AND ALICE.
Billy Barrack
March 1, 2021
JOHNNY WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND. HE WOULD COME TO FLORIDA EVERY YEAR AND VISIT. GOOD FRIEND, HAD A LOT OF FUN WITH HIM. SO SAD TO SEE HIM GO SO YOUNG. HE WAS VERY STRONG ABOUT HIS HEALTH SITUATION, BUT DIDN'T LET IT GET HIM DOWN. HE KEPT LIVING AND ENJOYING HIS TIME HE HAD LEFT. WE WILL DEEPLY MISS HIM, LOVE HIM AND NEVER FORGET HIM. OUR LOVE, TONI AND ALICE AND MYSELF. GOD HAS HIM NOW SO HE WILL BE AT EASE AND WITH HIS FAMILY.
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Tammy
March 1, 2021
RIP . Prayers and love for you & your family.
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