Anthony Joseph Manuele Jr., 70, of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Anthony was born on June 6, 1954, son of Anthony Joseph Sr. and Margaret (Million) Manuele. He married the love of his life, Lois Cress, on August 24, 1984, and she survives.
Anthony is also survived by his four children, Adrienne (Van) Osburn of Rochester, Katie (Jake) Starkey of Springfield, Jacob (Christen) Manuele of Scarborough, ME, and Joe (Pauline) Manuele of Arkansas, KS; eight grandchildren; three siblings, Peter Manuele of Eugene, OR, Marie Gavigan of Kaneohe, HI, and James Manuele of Edmond, OK; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Anthony was a member of Christ the King Church. Upon finishing high school, he attended LLCC. He retired from the City of Springfield Department of Public Works.
In his retirement, he enjoyed some of his favorite pastimes and passions including fishing with his grandchildren, going to breakfast or coffee with his friends, and watching football and Wicked Tuna.
Visitation: 4 – 7 pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 am Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Christ the King Church with Reverend Alex McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
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