Barbara Manzi

Barbara Gay Manzi peacefully passed away Sunday, March 22th, 2026 surrounded by her daughters. She was a wonderful wife, mother, Nana , and Gran-Nan. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Andrew F. Manzi. She is survived by her four daughters Michele (Robert) Davis, Andrea (Todd) McNeilage, Maria (Robert) Preston & Lisa (Steve) Kobylczyk; eight grandchildren Thomas(Bernadette) McNeilage, Alex McNeilage, Christine (Thomas) Bolton, Danielle (George) Manion, Nicole (Tyler) Mitchell, Eric Preston, Kelly (Cole) Eldracher & Laura (Adam) Jordan, as well as eight great-grandchildren (Lily, Charlie, Walter, Evelyn, Louisa, Lucy, Hallie, and Riley).

Barbara was born and raised in Ardsley, NY, before moving to Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and back to Michigan to spend her final years with family close by.

She loved, and was proud of her family. Barbara was loved by all who knew her, as she brought joy, smiles and laughter to everyone she knew. She loved to play cards, games, puzzle, knit, read, and most of all she loved to be with her family. She will be greatly missed by all.

Private family service will be held.

Final resting place will be at Guardian Angel Cemetery, 4701 N Rochester Rd, Oakland Township, MI 48306.