He served in the United States Army for 22 years, achieving the rank of major. After retiring from the Army, he obtained a masters degree in education and became the Assistant Principal at Lyman High School in Longwood. He was an active member of the Casselberry Rotary.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children Starr Boniface (Bernie), Anne Maniscalco (Douglas), David Lee and Walter Lee (Cindy); his grandchildren Michael Maniscalco, Brian Maniscalco (Angela), Adam Lee and Jordan Lee; his great granddaughter Giuliana Maniscalco; his brother Pat Lee (Lori); his sister Wannie Clark (Donald); and numerous other family members.
Funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of The Comforter, 480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714. www.hospiceofthecomforter.org.