John Robert Manzi, aka John Robert Mainzi, of East Rochester NY, formerly of Melrose MA. Johnny passed peacefully attended by his loving family, on March 13, 2017 at age 91. Son of Michael and Andrianella (Santaniello) Manzi of Malden MA. Survived by his loving children, Michael J. Manzi, Peter A. Manzi, Ed.D of Rochester and Joan R. Manzi of East Rochester. Also survived by beloved grandchildren Henry J. (Hannah Johnson) Wagner of Cobleskill NY, Bennett A. Wagner of Fairport NY, and Elise A. Manzi of East Rochester NY. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Former husband of Thelma (Sasso). Longtime companion of Flora Spinale of Melrose MA. Predeceased by siblings Helen, Libra “Lee” (Ruth), Cecelia (Charlie) Roper, Annette (Frank) Ventrice, Theodore “Teddy” (Celia), and Joseph. Johnny was a US Navy Veteran who served on the USS English in the Pacific theater during WWII. Retired machinist from Charlestown Navy Yard.
Memorial Mass, Saturday April 1, 2017 at 10:00am at St Joseph’s Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd, Penfield NY 14526. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Johnny’s life will also be held in the Boston area at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to honorflightrochester.org or ABVI Goodwill at seegreatthings.com