Joseph "JoJo" Manfra

Joseph “JoJo” Manfra, a longtime resident of Boston’s North End, entered into eternal life on February 12, 2026. He was a long-time member of AA, a strong believer in Jesus Christ, and a member of the Madonna Della Cava Society. JoJo graduated from the Michelangelo School in the North End and holds a Master’s degree from Cambridge College. He loved to sing acapella with his famed friends: “Last Time Around”, “Street Magic”, and “North Shore Acapella” He will be missed.

Beloved son of the late Louise (Tragno) Manfra and Giuseppe Manfra. Loving brother of Michael Manfra and Jean LaRosa and her husband Charles. Also survived by his loving cousins Joseph Santangelo, Louise (Amadeo) Drake, Michael Tragno, Gina Keegan, Gina Chiarenza, JoAnn, Nicholas and Jade Santangelo, the late Joseph “Chippy” Tragno, Susan Tragno, Paul, Raymond and Joseph Jr. Santangelo. He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, Anthony LaRosa, Chucky LaRosa, Jeannie LaRosa, Theresa Bagnera, Lisa, Marco and Michael Manfra Jr, and the late Anthony Manfra. He was the loving nephew of the late Auntie Nancy Santangelo and Uncle Ray, Auntie Lulu and Uncle Mario Amadeo, and other uncles and aunts.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm in the J. S. Waterman Langone Chapel, 580 Commercial St., Boston. COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING ATTENDANTS AT FRONT DOOR. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10 am in St. Stephen Church, 401 Hanover St., Boston. Services will conclude with interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.