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PATRICK MANZI Obituary
MANZI, 48
LAKELAND - Patrick M. Manzi passed away June 9, 2019 at the age of 48. He was born October 14, 1970 in Tampa, Florida to Merle and Dorothy Manzi.
A loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle and cousin, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a Senior Right-of-Way Agent for Doyle Land Services, Inc. He was a graduate of Evangel Christian School in Lakeland.
A visitation is being held Friday evening, July 14th, in Victoria, Texas at Grace Funeral Home.
A Funeral service will take place in Lakeland on Monday, June 17, at Highland Park Church of the Nazarene. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the service to follow at 10:00a.m. Interment with military honors will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at 2:00pm.
He is survived by his wife Katie Manzi of Victoria, TX; daughter Mattie Sue Manzi of Lake Charles, LA; mother Dorothy Manzi of Lakeland, FL; father and step-mother Merle and Kristie Manzi of Tallahassee, FL; paternal grandmother Muriel McNeir of Tallahassee, FL; sister Kimberly Manzi Vega and her husband Geno of Deland, FL; brother Randy Manzi and wife Michelle of Lakeland, FL; mother-in-law Jeanette Laza of Victoria, TX; father-in-law Dale Laza of Port Lavaca, TX; sister-in-law Amber Watkins and husband Wade and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors at woundedwarriorproject.org .
David Russell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Dot Manzi
June 9, 2020
Dear Son, a year ago today God took you in his arms. I miss you everyday. I find comfort in the memories of you that I hold so deeply in my heart; but you are so hard to be without. With eternal love for you my dear son. MOM
Dorothy (Mom) Manzi
April 12, 2020
Thinking, remembering, missing and loving you on this Easter afternoon.
You are always my sonshine, I love you, MOM
Kim Manzi Vega
February 28, 2020
Patrick my sweet loving brother I have been missing you so much lately. I'm still have a hard time knowing your not just a phone call away but I do know I have you in my heart and soul. I love you so much my brother. Love you so much! Love sis ♥
Dorothy (MOM) Manzi
February 14, 2020
Dear Patrick, Your light lives on in my heart and soul and always will.
With deepest love.
MOM
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Dorothy (Mom) Manzi
February 14, 2020
Always my VALENTINE. Valentine's Day was always a special day for you and you always made others a little happier on Valentine's Day with your thoughtfulness and kindness. You always made my Valentine's Day special. A little gift from a gumball machine, candy, flowers, a card or phone call. I miss you. You and all the memories of you remain in my heart.
I love you my Sonshine! MOM
Dorothy (Dot)-MOM Manzi
January 1, 2020
Dear Patrick, 2020 is here. Your some of your favorite things to celebrate each New Year's Day have been football, football and more football while kicking up your feet in your favorite recliner, and I must say, sometimes jumping out of your recliner. The Happy New Year's phone calls you made to many friends and relatives wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR were such a joy to receive. Enjoying the calls you received from your friends wishing you a Happy New Year always lit up your face and gave you a smile. A good memory you left with us all. Football, chips, dips and grilling out, making New Year's resolutions, friends and family togetherness were always some of your favorite things. The most favorite for you was to share smiles and hugs with your precious daughter and making her face light up with your favorite Daddy jokes. I love you and miss you. Thank you for the memories, my SONSHINE. MOM
Kim Vega
December 29, 2019
My heart has been heavy this Christmas holiday but Patrick I know you are with us all. We had many stories to share and memories of when we were small. Mom and Randy were over to celebrate your great nieces 1st birthday and we all talked about what fun you would have had. I love you and miss you so much. Love Sis❤
Dot (MOM) Manzi
December 25, 2019
Your light will always shine. I love you, MOM
Dot (MOM) Manzi
December 25, 2019
Patrick, I celebrated Christmas today. I missed your smiles with the presents you so proudly brought. I missed your powerful voice singing Christmas carols. Patrick you were always so loving and such a giving person. You were always helping others and not expecting anything in return. I am so blessed to have you for my son.
Rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love you dearly my "Sonshine" MOM
Kim Manzi Vega
November 29, 2019
My sweet dear little brother today was hard not having you at our Thanksgiving table. I kept wanting to pick up the phone to do one of our famous phone calls or FaceTime's. We were all at the table mom, Randy, Dad, Kristi, Tony, Avery, Lucas, Sophia, Emma, Bay, Elli, Brittany, Abigail, Andrew, Kacy, Braxton, Remington, Kayden, Jazlynn, Gabriella and a FaceTime with Geno,And Richard who had to work we're all together this Thanksgiving but had you with us in our hearts our prayers and daily events I love you so much and miss you my dear brother. Love Sis♥
Dorothy (MOM) manzi
November 28, 2019
This Thanksgiving Day, we celebrate the things we are thankful for.
I am so thankful for a son as dear and loving as you. You are always with me. I love you, MOM
November 10, 2019
United States Marine Corps 244th Birthday celebrated today. Patrick you always remembered the Marine Corps Birthday. Reaching out to your fellow Marines, reminiscing about the wonderful memories about how you met at Camp Lejeune, enjoying eachother's company and the bonds that hold Marine's together forever. Patrick, the US Marine Flag fly's high with honor at home today. (HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT) "Semper Fidelis".
Forever loved with pride. Mom
Dorothy (Dot) Manzi
October 15, 2019
Patrick, Your light shines. Love you so much, MOM
Dorothy (Dot) Manzi
October 15, 2019
Patrick, My Sonshine, yesterday was the day we celebrated your birthday. Remembering all the good times. The pictures, happiness, laughs, hugs and smiles we shared on each one of your birthday's were with me and remembered by all your loving family and will be with us forever.
You are always in my prayers. The precious memories you gave me are remembered everyday.I miss you.
Loving you dearly.
MOM
Dorothy Manzi
July 9, 2019
My dear son, I love you! MOM
Dorothy Manzi
July 9, 2019
Patrick-My dearest "sonshine", My memories of all the happiness, laughter, love and sharing you gave to me will always keep you close to me.
I think of you with such pride and all the accomplishments and goals you completed, the friends you have and the sunshine you brought to others.
I love you with all my heart and soul and will forever. MOM
George Kmetz
June 17, 2019
Sorry to hear about Patrick enjoyed working with him. All of you are in my prayers.
Jack Katerberg
June 16, 2019
Katie. I am so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family
Andrew Rivera
June 15, 2019
Uncle Pat you will be missed so much but will always be close in my heart. Love Andrew, Kacy, Braxton, Remington, Gabriella, Jazylin Rivera
Anita Schultz
June 15, 2019
To the Manzi family I send my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss of Pat. My heart goes out to all his family. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Anita Schultz
Virgie Toller
June 15, 2019
Love you Katie!
Jack Fulmer (Adjutant Marine Corps League Naples, Florida)
June 14, 2019
The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Marine Patrick M. Manzi for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L'Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.
Derrick Kozich
June 14, 2019
The very first friend that l had was Patrick at Medulla Elementary. (1979) Even though we grew apart from time to time. We always found ourselves back in each other's company. We would talk for hours, as if we never missed a beat. I was flattered to meet his soon to be wife Katie and his wonderful daughter Mattie Sue in Lake Charles. We Munched on a huge can of cocktail peanuts and BBQ chicken. Ever since that day, I would think of Pat, everytime I would stroll down the isle with peanuts. My occupation aloud Pat and I to talk during odd hours. At times he would call me asking,"How do I get arround this traffic." I would guide him to his destination while catching up on each other's lives. One time in Texas (around Orange) he called me for directions going to Lufkin area. I-10 was closed in Beaumont. I sent him through the back roads going North. He then said,"This area reminds me of Florida." I told him,"l thought the same thing when I drove through there." I'm going to miss our long conversations and company. I will still talk to Pat and never forget the 40 years we shared. My deepest condolences to all of his family.
Barbara Rodermond
June 12, 2019
Katie,
All of us at Rodys were so saddened and devastated to hear the news of Patricks passing. We only knew you guys for a relatively short time, but the minute Patrick arrived he made an impact on all of us and all of the staff. He was so enthusiastic, fun and generous. Patrick was quickly a friend to all! We are so very sorry, Katie, for this great loss. May you all find peace and comfort in the days, weeks and years ahead as you travel on this journey without you husband and friend. We are here for you, and we care. Our deepest sympathy to you, Katie and all of the family. Patrick will truly be missed.
Barbara & Steve Rodermond and Staff
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