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Marc Manfredda Obituary
1982-2020
Marc Earl Manfredda was born in Eureka, CA on March 8, 1982 and went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2020.
Marc was very outgoing and everyone that met him instantly became his friend. He was kind, loving, energetic and had a larger than life personality. He was fiercely passionate about and protective of his family and friends. Marc's love of country music is legendary. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, country concerts and just loving life.
Marc attended Cutten Elementary and St. Bernard's Elementary. He then went on to St. Bernard's High School where he excelled academically and lettered in 4 sports: football, track, golf and wrestling before graduating in 2000.
Marc graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in Community and Regional Development from UC Davis.
At Davis, Marc enjoyed a successful football career as a four-year starter. Marc was named first-team All-Great West Football Conference and was an All-Independent Football Alliance honorable mention. His senior year Marc was chosen as a team captain and an All-American. Marc received an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game from January 2005. He then had a short stint in the NFL and Arena Football League.
Marc worked for DesCor Builders, Biggie Crane & Rigging and Edwards Moving and Rigging.
Marc met Heather, the love of his life, and was married in 2016. After they were married, they lived in Texas and Kentucky where they bought a log cabin, prompting them to be on HGTV's Log Cabin Living.
Marc is preceded in death by his Great Grandma Hazel Saukko (Gran), his Great Grandpa George Metzger (Pop Pop), Great Grandma Marge Metzger and Grandpa Angelo Manfredda.
Marc is survived by his loving wife Heather; Mom, Debbie (Sam) Bettencourt; Dad, Val (Jennifer) Manfredda; Sister, Colleen (Tom) Leydecker; Mother-in-law, B.J. LeMaster; Grandparents, Ed and Dallas Duggan and June Manfredda; Stepsisters, Katie (Darin) Kelley, Kristi (Adam) Britton, Kristie (Ranier) Nelson, Karen (Mike) Bettencourt, Cheryl (Rene) Saroukhanoff, and Camy Smith; Stepbrother, Zack Smith. Marc also had a special bond with his Cousin Wade Swanson, they were like brothers. Marc was also Godfather to Danica Jade. Marc also had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, the Wolf Pack and all his friends; and his dogs Sandra Dee and Bubba.
There will be a celebration of life when we can all be together again to share stories and have a good laugh celebrating Marc.
Marc's family is asking in lieu of flowers please contribute to the Marc Manfredda #58 Memorial Fund to provide a scholarship to a football player at UC Davis every year. If you wish to contribute please do so at https://give.ucdavis.edu/DEVP/324618 or by sending it in to the Office of University Development, Attention: Rob Norris, UC Davis One Shields Ave Davis CA 95616-5270.
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Gary Adams
September 13, 2020
I met Marc and Heather at a sports pub in St.Augustine, Florida and I would just like to say that he was quite a guy. He and his wife Heather were such good people that I chose to call my friends. The last time that I saw Marc and Heather were at that same pub where we first met, it was his Birthday and I got Marc a beer, never thanking that it would be the last time that I would see Marc. I am so sorry and my condolences go out to his family and friends, and to his wife Heather. Be good to yourself Heather and God Bless ❤
Ed Nygren
June 25, 2020
Heather, I just heard of your loss. I know you must be heartbroken and I hope you're surrounded with family and friends, and remembering all the good times and wonderful memories you shared. May God bless you.
Laurie Pearson
April 21, 2020
Marc was one of the sweetest guys ever... I am so sorry for your profound loss... love you, Debbie...
Xoxox
rina ellsworth
April 17, 2020
praying for his family RIP Marc
Deacon Jeff Jacobs
April 12, 2020
My prayers to your family. It was a pleasure watching Marc grow as a high school student and turn into a stellar college student/athlete. Peace to all of you.
Steve Rogers
April 11, 2020
My condolences to Marc's family. I remember Marc as the young man growing up next door, and always active and super nice kid. Such a huge loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
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