Samuel Manno Jr.
Samuel Manno Jr.
Samuel Manno, Jr., 76, of Warren, PA., died peacefully at his residence, Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. He was born June 20, 1948, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Samuel Manno, Sr., and Vera Nodzak Manno Horvat. Sam was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1967 graduate of Warren High School. He served with United States Marine Corp as a sergeant, from June 22, 1967, to December 1, 1969, serving in Vietnam. He was employed with the Warren State Hospital as a welder and retired as Manager of Building and Grounds, after many years employment. He was a 32nd degree member of North Star Masonic Lodge 241, Warren Shrine Club, Marine Corp League Pendleton Detachment of Warren County. He was very generous to many charitable organizations. He was cook for many years at the Heritage Festival. He also belonged to numerous Blacksmithing organizations.
Sam is survived by his daughter, Jessica L. Manno of Lewisburg, PA., 2 Sisters – Frances Gorton and husband, Garney of Lottsville, PA., Micky Gritz and husband, Eddie of Pittsburgh, PA., 2 Sister-in-laws, Patricia Broderick of Warren, PA., Mary Muntz and husband, Jim of Frewsburg, NY, his 2 bulldogs, Trixie and Shelby, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Margaret “Peg” Broderick Manno whom he married September 27, 1969, in Warren, PA., who died December 6, 2022, Sister – Rose Gorton, Brother – John Manno.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through American Veterans Warren County Chapter 75, c/o Bruce G. Feather, 5 Fireman Road, Warren, PA. 16365.
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