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Joan Manzo Obituary
Born in Cranston, the daughter of the late Michael J. and Cecelia M. (Opperman) Del Padre. Joan has lived in the South Kingstown area since 1962, coming from Cranston. Joan had worked for the State of R.I. school lunch department for over 30 years. She was an avid dancer who loved gardening and playing bingo.
Mrs. Manzo is survived by one son Anthony R. and Jennifer Manzo Jr. of Wakefield, one daughter Linda J. and Yogi Kenyon of Wakefield, one sister Cecelia M. Falcone of Cranston and three grandchildren: Joni, Rose and Laura Kenyon.
Visiting hours will be held in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield on Friday Aug. 4, from 5-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday Aug. 9, at 10:00am, in St. Francis Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial in R.I. Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 361 Rt. 164, Patterson, NY 12563, ATTN: K-9 Development Center.
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Diane Bean
August 5, 2006
Linda, Tony and Heather--The loss of Joan was sudden for me. She has been in my thoughts and prayers along with Mike since I spoke with you, Linda. I am saddened by your loss.
Laurie and Tony Mello
August 5, 2006
Tony, Jen and family,
May loving memories comfort you in the days ahead.
With sympathy,
Eileen Hansen
August 4, 2006
Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Su Ann Butler
August 4, 2006
Linda, Tony & Families
So very sorry to hear about your mom. I remember fondly all the
wonderful times vsiting our Rhode Island cousins. I will also always
to grateful that your mom made the trip down to NJ for my mom's funeral
in 2004. She was a fun lady and will be missed by everyone.
Jim and Patty Mello
August 4, 2006
Dear Linda, Tony and family,
Sorrow is not forever.
Love is.
Sincerely,
Kathy Rebeiro
August 4, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Records
August 4, 2006
Tony & Jen
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our sincere condolences.
Dave & Stef
Cheryl WILSON
August 3, 2006
LINDA, YOGI, JOANNIE, LAURA & ROSE,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
LOVE,
BRAD,CHERYL,ROB&CHRISTIE WILSON
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