Carissa Marie Manning

Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Sandra M. (Ford) Manning and James P. Manning, and the loving mother of Nathan and Victoria.

Carissa was also the loving sister of Aliyah Manning and the late James J. Manning, and an awesome aunt to Anthony Caspoli Jr. Carissa also leaves behind her long time companion, Jeff Keeling.

She was the devoted granddaughter of her maternal grandmother, Donna Fandetti (Ford), and grandfather, the late Albert J. Ford Sr.; her paternal grandmother, Susan (Davenport) Manning, and her companion, Robert Cole; and the late James G. Manning. She was the niece of Joseph Ford and the late John Ford and Albert Ford Jr., as well as Gary Manning and Deborah (Masi) Manning. She was the cousin of Michael, Gary, and Mariah Manning; Breanna Ford; and the late Areanna Ford.

Carissa was a very family-oriented young lady with a pure heart. She loved all of her family, especially family traditions, such as cooking with her Nana, Meme Donna and her Grandma Sue. She enjoyed crocheting, snuggling up, and watching movies.

Carissa was a graduate of Lincoln Tech Cosmetology, where she made the Dean’s List.

Carissa will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston, Rhode Island.

Burial will be private.