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for Michael Manhatton
Anthony Wayne Franklin
March 6, 2024
Mike was a great reporter. I´ll sure never forget him.
Patricia Cutter
March 6, 2019
Being apart of sharing a memory with Mike is a pleasure. I didn't know him that well, I knew his wife and children. Mike will always be in our heart and his memories will never go away. Seeing his smiling face on WTOC is a true loss, but just by not hearing some of his encouraging words is truly a loss. We must remember to carry on and celebrate when we can. Continue to R.I.P you are truly missed by a lot of people.
Vince Jankiewicz Class of '76
May 13, 2014
Our prayers are with you. Graduated High School with Mike. He was a great person, and reading the obituary, it comes as no surprise to me what he has accomplished in life. He will be remembered as good person and great photographer.
Chef Mike
Doris Bullock
April 2, 2014
Dawn Bosche
March 24, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. I am so glad I went to see the photography opening. Mike was humble, but proud. Love you Mariella.
Ginny Ogno
March 23, 2014
Mariella and family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I was so shocked to hear about Mike's passing. I know he will be missed. I'll never forget the fun times we had in Pooler with you both.Please know you are your family are in my prayers.
Ginny Ogno
Fred Wagoner
March 19, 2014
The 2014 WTOC coverage of the St. Patrick's Day Parede was a little less greener. I missed Mike being one of the announcers. He always added his special attitude for THE parade. He will be missed.
March 18, 2014
I didn't know Mike personally, but always watched his segment of the news. He was great at what he did and always to the point. He will be greatly missed. Darlene DeBerry, Glennville GA
March 18, 2014
i have watch mr mike for years R I P you will be missed.
March 17, 2014
Mike Manhappten, as my now 31 year old son called him in 1984, was an absolute professional. He was "The Best" during the Sugar Refinery Fire. Thanks for your dedication and love for Savannah and it's citizens.
The Morgan Family
March 17, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Amanda Bridges
March 17, 2014
Steve and Amanda Bridges and family from Hampton, SC will miss Mike's calming voice and expertise on THE News at 11:00 on WTOC. Says Amanda "He was on WTOC as long as we had been married - for almost 26 years, and we will miss him at our house doing his "teases" during the commercial breaks of all of the CBS shows we would watch during the week. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and we will remember them in our prayers."
Harville Family
March 17, 2014
We Have Watched Mike on Wtoc for many years .We will miss you. God bless you and your wonderful caring family.Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Shirlene Armstrong
March 17, 2014
May you RIP Mike. You will be miss.
Stacey L Bracey
March 17, 2014
Lord God, bless, keep, and comfort the family of Mike Manhatton. In Jesus name Amen.
I watched Mike when I lived in Savannah.
Lester Lec'k White, WEAS-FM (E-93)
March 16, 2014
To the Family:
He was a good man so God has taken him to a good place. Be Encouraged
Brenda Overstreet
March 15, 2014
May you rest in peace Mike your struggle here is now done. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends, and to his WTOC family Rest in peace my friend.
Nedda Oliver
March 15, 2014
I'm sorry for the Manhatton's lost I grew up watching Mike I'm truly sorry.
Davis Family
March 14, 2014
We have watched Mike Manhatton deliver the news for many years. Although we did not know him, the news of his death sadden us. We will keep the Manhatton Family in our prayers.
God Bless
VIKKI BILLINGSLEY
March 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Price Family
March 14, 2014
God Bless Mike's family and the WTOC family. I will miss Mike from seeing him on the news everyday. RIP.
tina suttles
March 14, 2014
God bless you and your family ,we miss you on wtoc news.we love mike rest in peace in the heaven,god bless.
Barbara Johnson
March 14, 2014
First of all, I would like to say, I'm so sorry for the lost of your loved one Mr. Mike Manhattan!! I know what your going through. I've just lost my husband January 2nd 2014, and it hurted do bad so I can truly feel your pain and I 'm so sorry!! I promise to keep you all in my prayers.~ Rip Mr. Mike Manhattan~ <3 <3 Mrs.Barbara Johnson, and Johnson family
Tammy Faircloth
March 14, 2014
My family has watched Mike on the news for all the years he was on WTOC. He will be truly missed. Prayers to his family!!
Min. and Mrs. Kenneth Jenkins
March 14, 2014
To the Manhatton Family our prayers are with you...God Bless You!
Danielle Gibson
March 14, 2014
He will be truly missed.
March 14, 2014
I HAVE WATCHED MIKE OVER THE YEARS. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN HEARD HE HAD PASS, IT WAS LIKE I HAD LOST A MEMBER OF MY OWN FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT MY HEART IS WITH ALL OF YOU
LOVE MARY
Debbie Hadden
March 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mike touched many lives through the years and will always live on in our memories.
Ginger Diaz
March 14, 2014
My heart goes out to the WTOC family, especially Dawn Baker. Dawn and Mike delivered The News so well together! My whole family grew up with WTOC and it will not be the same without Mike. He will truly be missed!!! RIP dear friend.
Mrs. Pat Cutter
March 14, 2014
To the family my heart and prayers go out to you. I grew up watching Mike and love to see him on WTOC. I taught his step-daughter at Marlow Elementary. My family will continue to pray for your family. R.I.P it was a wonderful road to travel and watch you on TV you will always be remembered.
Mrs. Pat Cutter of Marlow Elementary
March 14, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with Mike's family, friends and his WTOC family.
Scott family
March 14, 2014
We will miss seeing Mike's friendly face on the news. He was a good news reporter and always soft spoken. May God bless Mike's family, friends, and his WTOC family.
March 14, 2014
To The Family of Mike Manhatton.
So very sorry for your loss.
We enjoyed him as news anchor at WTOC.
So appreciate his work with Children's Miracle Network.
Always a professional !
Will miss you.
Cheryl & Al Klein
Kenny Ellis
March 14, 2014
Although I didn't know Mike personally while I lived in Savannah, I felt that I did because of seeing him on the news everyday. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Dale Canterbury
March 14, 2014
You will always be missed
I was raised watching you on our tv
Linda Bryson
March 14, 2014
Our hearts goes out to the Manhatton and the WTOC famalies. We the people in the Lowcountry (Hampton, South Carolina) loved Mike and the WTOC news family. With sadden hearts The Bryson Family.
March 14, 2014
I'm so sorry for the wtoc family. I feel like I lost a friend also. Stay strong
MRS. J BROWN
March 14, 2014
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, NEVER MEET MIKE IN PERSON,BUT HE WAS A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES. HE WILL BE MISSED. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Gina Anderson Burris
March 14, 2014
It was an Honor knowing you, always a gentleman I pray for the family and our friends at WTOC GOD BLESS!
Allen & Ernie Harvey
March 14, 2014
Our deepest sympathy goes to the Manhattan Family and especially to those he worked with. We love WTOC and every night Mike came into our home. We will miss him.
Diane Grovenstein
March 14, 2014
Praying for your family. Always enjoyed you on the news...you will be greatly missed.
Gale Sego
March 14, 2014
You will be missed Mike. You have been a great reporter, anchor and person. This community has lost a friend. Thank you for all the years and may you Rest in Peace. God Bless your family and your WTOC family.
Lori Caldwell
March 14, 2014
I was very shocked to hear of his passing. The entire Savannah community is shocked and saddened. Rest in Peace.
Merleye Sanford
March 14, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that others care , Sorry for your loss . SEMS 2005
TS
March 14, 2014
Mike will be missed. Lifting his family, friends and his WTOC family up in prayer.
1994 Rwanda
Ron Jetton
March 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. We shared some great times together on Air National Guard Missions. A good friend, an awesome anchorman, and an all around good guy...prayers for his wife and family.
March 14, 2014
Very shocked to hear of his passing. I know the Savannah community was shocked and saddened as well. I pray for his family and friends.
Lori Caldwell
Joy Beasley
March 14, 2014
He will truly be missed. Loved him. Great man. God bless you Mrs. Manhatton. sending love and prayers to you.
Rev. C. M. Frazier
March 14, 2014
A good anchorman watched for many years showed professionalism every time he gave us the news. Gone Mike but you will never be forgotten. Rest now you fought a good fight.
Tina
March 14, 2014
Praying for the family, friends, and news team. You will be truly missed by everyone.
March 14, 2014
rest in peace
Helen Harris
March 14, 2014
We will miss you greatly.Mike was a wonderful person always love to see him do the news .he had the prettiest smile.he look a lot like my baby brother,that passed last June.I will miss him on stock. My prayers are with Mike's family. God Bless you all.
Deborah McIntosh Vacciana
March 14, 2014
I was just looking thru the Obits and am very surprised to see that Mike has gone on to his reward. I always thought of him as the "smart one" on the news team because he projected excellence of speech, as well as newscasting. I am really going to miss him.
Sandra Hutcheson
March 13, 2014
You will truly be missed Mike Manhatton. May you Rest in Peace.
Rose Mary Brown Woods
March 13, 2014
Deepest sympathies to Mike's extended family and friends. He will never be forgotten.
Deneen Flowers
March 13, 2014
Mike, you will be miss very much. May you rest in peace.
Mary Perry
March 13, 2014
I loved watching Mike Manhattan on WTOC! The 6 pm news will not be the same. He was what all reporters, newsmen, and anchors should aspire to be! He was one of a kind. He will be sadly missed. Heaven gained a true humanitarian.
Coretta Dixon
March 13, 2014
Mike you will be truly missed. It wont be the same watching the news anymore. RIP. You will always and forever be in our hearts.
Ashley Hartman
March 13, 2014
I never personally knew Mike but felt like he was a household member since growing up watching him on WTOC. I'm shocked at his passing and sad we've lost such a wonderful news anchor, photographer, and community leader. My prayers are with the Manhatton family and WTOC family.
Susan Exley
March 13, 2014
Mike was like family because he was in my house on the television every day he worked. He gave so much of himself in the newscasts. It does not take a long life to make a great impact upon a community. Of course with the 33 years at WTOC he not only made an impact, he made a difference! His example of living with cancer and all of the treatments he endured was remarkable. Prayers to you as you lay this good man to rest. May God comfort you all with good memories during this sad time. He will be missed!
Joy Wainwright
March 13, 2014
May you Rest in Peace Mike Manhattan. No more suffering , No more pain. God Bless his family & friends as they mourn such a wonderful, loving, caring man. He will forever be missed in our heart's and on our televisions.
Laura Jeffcoat
March 13, 2014
Wonderfully and Courageous Man.
March 13, 2014
Prayers and condolences to the Manhatton and the WTOC TV families. Harveys
alexis Washington
March 13, 2014
Even though I didn't know him but i enjoyed watching him on the news I send my condolences to his family he was a very good anchorman and sorry for your lost
Peggy Smith
March 13, 2014
RIP Mike, you will be missed, So enjoyed watching you report the news each day, Praying for his family and everyone at wtoc
Kathy Kelshaw
March 13, 2014
Many thoughts and prayers to your "families" and friends and devoted viewers!! GOD has you forever in his keeping, we have you forever in our memories!!! Rest now, Mike, we will forever miss your report!!! May GOD give everyone the strength to thank GOD for a wonderful guardian angel! !
March 13, 2014
RIP Mike.... You will be missed. Prayers for Mariella and family.
Helen Hyde and family
betty HILLS
March 13, 2014
we hurt but god knows best we donot know how mu,:ch pain our love ones go through thank god for the time u had family be bless.
Cannon Lisa
March 13, 2014
"COURAGE IS BEING SCARED TO DEATH BUT SADDLING UP ANYWAY" I'm sure when you first heard the word cancer you were scared to death, however every day you saddle up and came into our homes, our lives and shared the news with us good or bad. Your heartfelt smile and concern will surely be missed. When we meet again there will only be good news to share because nothing bad happens in HEAVEN. May Your Family find Peace and Understanding in this time of Sorrow.
Mike & Lisa Cannon
Sally Hendley
March 13, 2014
To the Mike Manhatton family and Wtoc my husband and I along with my family want to express our deepest sympathy to each one of you. Thank you for sharing him witb us. He was very dedicated to his job and he will be greatly missed but not forgotten. God take care of him and his family and friends untl they meet again. God Bless each one of you.
Kim DeLoach
March 13, 2014
my God bless this family, Mike will be very missed....I only got to see him once and awhile...but all the time on the news. He always had a smile. RIP Mike.
Jason Lusher
March 13, 2014
I grew up watching you deliver the news daily thru my TV. Thank you for your dedication and passion...you made the news interesting. I'm gonna miss you, Mike...I'll see you on the other side!
Truman & Dorothy Rhodes
March 13, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mike Manhatton. He will certainly be missed. We always enjoyed his news coverage and he seemed to be such a compassionate man. God bless you all!
Murray M. Silver,Esq.
March 13, 2014
MIKE MANHATTON was a gentleman and a scholar, two years ago, he walked with me in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade and was the first TV reporter to cover the Arrival of The Flag from Ireland that I obtained for The Fenian Society!
March 13, 2014
GOD bless Mike Manhatton and his family. It has been years since watching him on the news and I can just remember the kind spirit resonating from him as he delivered good and bad news. The whole Savannah community will miss him because he felt like a member of your family. I would like to lament the loss of a true news legend.
The Holmes Family
Savannah, Georgia
Camille & Cornell Mock
March 13, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. We enjoyed listening to him with the news every day. I feel we have lost a good Friend.Remember(God is in Control)
Debbie King
March 13, 2014
I grew up watching Mike on WTOC! I remeber seeing Mike in sam's club in savannah when I was 10 or 11 and I talk to him 15 or 20 mins then! My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll during this time!
Gary Quinney
March 13, 2014
Mariella and family: It was my privilege to have worked with Mike at WTOC from his arrival until I left the station in 1984. Mike was a joy to work with, a consummate gentleman, good natured and good humored under the greatest pressure. As a reporter and anchorman, he demonstrated a high level of competence and professionalism; to the viewers at home, he radiated warmth and kindness. To me, as a friend and coworker, he was a living example of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians: "Love is patient and kind; does not envy or boast; is not arrogant or rude; does not insist on its own way; is not irritable or resentful; rejoices not in wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth." I will miss him greatly, but I truly expect to see him again at the Lord's return.
May God bless your family.
Peter Iannuzzi
March 13, 2014
He was an incredible man to all of us and in our hearts Love him and will miss him
Milledge
March 13, 2014
RIP Mr. Manhatten you will truly be missed.
Stacy Jacoby
March 13, 2014
It was an honor to have you as our News Anchor. You will be missed dearly. Sincerely, Stacy and Vincent Jacoby
Janette Smith Haynie
March 13, 2014
I have watched Mike and Dawn give us the news for a long time. The children's Miracle Network will surely miss his love and caring May you rest in peace Mike
M. Marva Pray
March 13, 2014
May the father, son, and Holy Spirit bless and keep you all is our prayer. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord
Eleanor Major
March 13, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mike's Death. He was a part of our household everyday that he was giving the news. He will be forever in our mind. Prayers to the family. The Major Family from Varnville, SC
Glen Osborne
March 13, 2014
Mike was a wonderful guy.He always helped in any way he could.He will be missed very much by all of Savannah.Rest in peace Mike.
Glen Osborne
Marc & Kriss Bigbie
March 13, 2014
He warmed our hearts every day through our television. He will be sorely missed. Prayers to his family and friends. RIP Mike.
A. Shearouse
March 13, 2014
We feel as if we lost a family member. All our sympathy to his loved ones. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Savannah will miss him.
Kathy O'Leary
March 13, 2014
I did not know Mike but I do know he was a fellow Chicago south sider. Reading all the tributes make me proud to know that a great person came from the south side and achieved so much. May he rest in eternal peace.
March 13, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I have many memories of my younger cousin and our times spent together as children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lynn and Bob Nelson
Mary Snyder
March 13, 2014
The Rohm family sends our deepest sympathies. I know I haven't seen Mike in many, many years, but I have such fond memories of swimming in the family's backyard pool when we were kids. Mary Rohm Snyder (Phil & Marie Rohm's youngest child).
Sharon Childs
March 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss my condolences goes out to the family
Ann and Guerry Norton
March 13, 2014
My husband and I were so saddened by the passing of such a wonderful man and news anchor. We feel like we have lost a family member. We've been a big fan of his for many years. When my husband had his business the Surrey Shoppe downtown, both Mike and Dawn where there for a Christmas tree lighting at the store and also at the tree lighting in Forsythe Park. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Mollie Robinson
March 13, 2014
Thanks Mike for all of the sacrifices and hard working contributions you gave to the entire community. You will be in our hearts forever. Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy.
RIP
Savannah, GA
Mollie McLeod
March 13, 2014
Dear Mariella: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless!
March 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow,Mike will miss you.
Hasmukh & Gunvanti Patel
Savannah, GA
David and Anne Turner
March 13, 2014
What a void in our lives..Mike has been a part of our family for over 20 years, coming into our home at 11:00 PM with the news.What an awesome man. We feel like we have lost a son. Our prayers are with the Manhatton family and the WTOC family..We will miss you Mike and may you rest in peace.
March 13, 2014
We will all miss your reporting Mike. You are family to South East Georgia and The lower Country Mike. To you Wife and Children and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May the peace of Jesus be with you all for ever and ever.
John and family.
March 13, 2014
Mariella, Gabby and Caroline,
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We will be praying for all of you in the days to come.
Love,
Keith, Cindy & Anna Hall
Mary Gail Loper
March 13, 2014
May God Bless the WTOC family as well as the Manhatton family may you all take comfort in memories of his being with each one of you. We all lost a bit of sunshine but he will always be remembered. R.I.P.
Hermenia Olds
March 13, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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