"Mr. Manuele, I am glad to have known you. I am sure I am a better person for it. Deacon Dick told us that we will meet you again, and when we do, you will wipe away our tears. So rest up for now, because you'll be very busy then. Until we meet again..."
In loving memory of
James Manuele
July 4, 1937 - September 1, 2013
September 1, 2013 at age 76. Predeceased by his parents, Samuel Adeline (Migliore) Manuele; brother-in-law, Albert Toal, Jr. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Sharon (McMahon) Manuele; children, Paul (Laura) Manuele of NYC Lenore (Tom) Stitt of Chicago; grandchildren, Dylan Esme Manuele; sister, Jean Toal; brother-in-law sister-in-law, Janice (Samuel) Montondo Richard (Helen "Peg") Lane; nieces nephews, Kathleen Jim LaValley, Albert Linda Toal, Timothy Sue Toal, Wendy Roets, Kathryn Blake Avery, Jeremy Toal, Juanne Mike Conners, Dale Ellen Montondo, Ray Amy Montondo, Rebecca Montondo Mike Thornton, Karen David Woodworth, Nancy Lane Mark Obbie, David Diane Lane, Judy Lane Daniel Hauben. Born in Rochester, NY, on July 4, 1937, Jim graduated from Charlotte High School in 1955 and Adelphi University in 1962. He was in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army and qualified as an Expert rifleman. He began his career as an auditor for Peat Marwick Mitchell. He was an accountant for Eastman Kodak in the Research Labs from 1967 until his retirement in 1991. Jim enjoyed talk radio, swimming and relaxing on his front porch. A proud recycler and avid reader of Consumer Reports, he was interested in finance and current events. He volunteered for many years at his church, Holy Name of Jesus, and the Women's Care Center. Above all else, Jim loved God, his country and his family and friends.
Visitation will be 2-4 7-9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd). Jim's funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, St. Martin's Way. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 15 St. Martin's Way, Rochester, NY 14616 or Women's Care Center, 3252 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612 in Jim's memory.
Tributes
"Jim, we will miss your presence and your humor. May you rest in peace. We would like to convey our deepest sympathies to his family at this time. May you find joy in his life."
"Lynette Delatte purchased flowers (Rays of Solace Bouquet) Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God bless. Jay, Lynette, Jenna, Jordan, and Jason Delatte"
"Dear Uncle Jimmy: We have so many great memories of times together. Thanks for being such a warm, gentle, caring man. Thank you for being such a "Great" Uncle to our kids! You showed such strength, bravery and class in your last weeks. You are awesome. We pray that you are now in the arms of Jesus. We love you, Albie and Linda PS: July 4th will never be the same without you!"
"Dear Sharon, Lanore, Paul and family, please accept my condolences to all of you at this time. I pray you find solace in prayer and God's love as well as the people around you.
God Bless."
"Dear Jim, I always admired your honesty and your ethics! Thank you for your help anytime you gave me a hand. I greatly appreciate it now and then. You smile and you will be missed. May you be at peace with God now and may you be able to see and feel the love we all feel for you and yours. God Bless you always and forever!"
"Lenore, Tom and family, our hearts go out to you all. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Noreen Florek purchased flowers (Sweet Tranquility Basket) Sent with our sincere sympathy. The Finance Department at MetroSouth Medical Center"
"Lenore,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. So very sorry for your loss."
"You all are in our thoughts and prayers.....so sorry for your pain and loss. We love you.... Kim Strong"
"Jim, We will miss your funny humor. Be at peace now with the Lord. Love Claire and Bill"
"He was a funny and warm man who will be missed by all who had the honor to know him. His pride in his family was evident every time he looked at them. I extend my heartfelt sorrow and sympathy."
"Sharon & family, Not only have we both lost a real great friend, but the class of '55 from CHS has lost someone who contributed so much for all our reunions. We all wll miss Jim so much!! Sharon, Our deepest sympathy Barb and Dave LeSchander"
"Sharon & Family- We both have lost a really great friend.The class of '55 at CHS has also lost a friend and a big contributer to all those class reunions. He will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathy Sharon and our love Dave & Barb LeSchander."
"Sharon and Family, So sorry about Jim, he was a great friend,, I always will remember looking at him on Sunday at Mass in his Buffalo Bills sweat shirt, I miss you guys and will keep you all in my prayers Katie buffalo Bills sweat shirt"
"Mr. Manuele was like a second father to me, and a major role model in my life. He was the quintessential stand-up guy. He always went out of his way to help other people--including me. He lent me the money to pay my college tuition when my own parents were unable to. Thank you Mr. Manuele. The world is a lesser place without you. Your work is done, rest in peace."
"Additional Tribute Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-qYv4ai5OE"