Charlie was born September 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to Rosario and Anne (Giambalvo) Maneri. He served his country proudly in the United States Army with the rank of CPL during the Korean War. Charlie has been a Rockland resident for 47 years living in New City and Bardonia prior he resided in the Bronx. He worked for many years at Maple Grove Dairy and then worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Clarkstown and retired in 1992. Charlie was a member of the William E. DeBevoise American Legion New City, the United Italian American Civic Association, Clarkstown Senior Citizens and was the president of the CSEA. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid bowler at New City Lanes but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family. Charlie will be remembered as a loving husband, cherished father and adored Grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Charlie is survived by his sons Charles Maneri and his wife Suzanne, Steve Maneri and his wife Diane, Anthony C. Maneri, 1SGT USA Ret. and his wife Linda, Michael Maneri and his wife Grace, 7 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and his mother-in-law Mafalda Faraone.
Charles was predeceased by his wife Catherine in 2005.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Higgins Funeral Home 321 South Main Street New City, NY 10956. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered Thursday 10:15 at St. Francis of Assisi Church West Nyack, NY. Burial to follow at Fred Loescher Veterans Cemetery Spring Valley, NY.
Donations can be made in Charlie's name to United Hospice of Rockland 11 Stokum Lane New City, NY.
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