Thomas John Manuel was born in New York on September 9, 1953, and passed away on December 18, 2017 in Lancaster, California.He is survived by his loving family and he will be dearly missed. There will be Viewing on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 4-8 pm at Joshua Mortuary Palmdale- 3150 E Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, California 93550. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 1600 E Ave R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550 at 1pm.