John R. (JR) Manion, 60 of East Hartford passed away April 11th, 2021 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side.
JR was employed by the Town of East Hartford as a mechanic for 36 years before retiring in 2016.
He leaves behind his wife Penny (Corbett), his daughters, Lindsay of Stafford Springs and her partner Nate Owen, and Meghan of East Hartford, and her son Maximus who was the light of his life. He also leaves his mother Wilma O'Connell of East Hartford and his sister Kathleen Manion also of East Hartford.
He was predeceased by his father William Manion. JR leaves behind many family and friends, especially Kevin Foran and his family.
Calling hours are Thursday, April 15th from 4-7pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Avenue East Hartford. A Funeral Service will be held at Newkirk and Whitney on Friday, April 16th at 10am, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Hartford.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.