Manuel Alicea

He is preceded in death by six brothers, Arturo, Fundador, Miguel, Carmelo,Benjamin, one sister Blacina, daughter Tammie and twin grandsons Benjamin and Chandler.

He is survived by two daughters; Norma Slatton and husband Gabriel of Clinton, NC, Elizabeth Marquez and husband Merbin of Turkey, NC , four sons, Manuel Alicea Jr. of Madison, WI., Anthony Alicea of Dallas Texas, Christopher Alicea and wife Christine of Long Key, Florida, Eddie Alicea and wife Shannon of Wendell, NC. 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Born in Humacoa, Puerto Rico, Manuel moved to New York when he was just 17 years old just a short time after the passing of his father, then later moved to North Carolina in 1969. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, and watching the Duke Blue Devils play Basketball. He was a hard working man and those ethics were instilled in his children. After working at Triangle Brick for over 30 years he was forced to retire at the age of 72 due to health issues.

A visitation for Manuel will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27502. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 3712 Cheek Road, Durham, North Carolina 27704.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us,

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory,

forever and ever.

Amen.