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James McManus Obituary
James E. "Pops" McManus, 97, of Vallejo passed away Tuesday at the Petaluma Care and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.
James was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was a long-time Vallejo resident.
He worked for the city of Vallejo in the Water Treatment Department for 28 years, retiring in 1977 and was a member of the Vallejo Elk's Lodge # 559 for more than 50 years.
James was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Myrtle; his son, James Daniel; and his daughter, Nancy Ann.
Survivors include his son, Robert Edward "Rusty" (Karen); his sister, MaryJane
McGuillicuddy; brother, William James; grandchildren, Jim McManus, Terry McManus, Jancy Watts, Ashley
McClintock and Tyler McManus; great-grandchildren, Russell and Andy McManus; Kellen, Dylan and Daniel McManus; and Jordyn and Camden Watts.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo,
(707) 552-6696.
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Memories and Condolences
for James McManus
Mary Warner
March 18, 2009
My Deepest sympathy, I met your dad in the early 1990's he was a wonderful person. I worked with Nancy for years at Vallejo General Hospital.
Ginny Majerus Glenn
March 15, 2009
Dear Rusty,
I spoke with Uncle Jimmy on his birthday and he sounded like he did when I was young. His spirit was ageless and I will always have wonderful memories of our early years. My prayers are with you. I wish I were with Mom and Joanie at the service. My heart will be there.
Love, Ginny
March 14, 2009
Rusty;
Your Dad was "Uncle Jim" to me. Since I was a little boy, he was always my "Uncle Jim." I remember him best on Christmas Day. Every year, our families would get together. Your family would come to our house, or all of us would go over to your house for the day. I would always look forward to see you, Nancy, Auntie Sissy, and Uncle Jim. We had great times back then. I will always remember his great smile and the sparkle in his eyes. I rememeber everytime I would see him, he would always start by saying,"Hey Eddie Boy, how ya doing?"
My thought and prayers are with you.
Eddie Majerus
McArthur, California
Barbara Fischer Tricarico
March 14, 2009
Rusty, we went to high school together. I was sorry to hear about your dad, but I'm glad he got to live a good, long life! My dad is 94 and still in Vallejo. How lucky we are to have had them this long in our lives. My condolences.
Barbara Bowman Bower
March 14, 2009
Rusty,
my thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your father.
Kitti Miller Cleveland
March 14, 2009
My Prayers and thoughts are with you, Rusty. I'm sorry for what you are going through...it's so hard!
Twin Chapels Mortuary
March 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 12, 2009
Rusty, Karen, "Uncle" Bill, Oh, I have such great memories of Uncle Jim. As a little girl my cousin Nancy was my very, very best friend. I spent so much time at the McManus'. Uncle Jim made the best pancakes in the world. He was always so good to me.I remember endless days as a child sitting in his burger shop on Sonoma Blvd "helping him" by filling napkin dispensers and washing burger baskets. A couple of years ago I stopped by to visit and he met me at the door with a mop in hand, cleaning up, getting ready for Rusty to visit and see a Vallejo High football game. He always kept a tidy organized home - even in his 90's. All my life he welcomed me with "Well Bobby, come in, sit down, how are you doing?" Uncle Jim was a good man!
All My Love to the Family, Barbara O'Neal Rudd (Bob and Pat O'Neal's daughter)
Chris & Diane Fernandes
March 12, 2009
we are so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. We met him 17 years ago when we moved into the neighborhood. He was always friendly and a good neighbor. Mac will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers be with you.
March 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mitch and Carolyn
March 12, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mitch and Carolyn
Terry McManus
March 12, 2009
Grandpa Mac- You will be greatly missed by so many people. You taught me so much throughout the years; strength, dignity, independence, and most important, perservance and hope. I learned how to kick a field goal in the front yard of your home, how to make "Mac Spaghetti", how to enjoy a sleepover in the backyard, and how to paint a house. Your motto.. If you want it done right, do it yourself.. is something I've shared with my own boys often. You've always been the strongest man I know. Our 49ers will return to the glory days soon - I love you, RIP.
Melissa Edwards
March 12, 2009
We are sorry to hear of Mac's passing and already missed him when he moved. He was a great neighbor and it was an honor and a pleasure to live next door for nearly the last 3 years. He was generous, funny and friendly (without ever being nosy!) We hope we made his last years in his home as much a joy to him as he brought to all of us. Melissa, Steve, Hannah, Dallis, Natan, Jacob and Maya
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