Samuel Manno, Jr., 76, of Warren, PA., died peacefully at his residence, Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. He was born June 20, 1948, in Warren, PA. He was the son of Samuel Manno, Sr., and Vera Nodzak Manno Horvat. Sam was a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1967 graduate of Warren High School. He served with United States Marine Corp as a sergeant, from June 22, 1967, to December 1, 1969, serving in Vietnam. He was employed with the Warren State Hospital as a welder and retired as Manager of Building and Grounds, after many years employment. He was a 32nd degree member of North Star Masonic Lodge #241, Warren Shrine Club, Marine Corp League Pendleton Detachment of Warren County. He was very generous to many charitable organizations. He was cook for many years at the Heritage Festival. He also belonged to numerous Blacksmithing organizations.
Sam is survived by his daughter, Jessica L. Manno of Lewisburg, PA., 2 Sisters – Frances Gorton and husband, Garney of Lottsville, PA., Micky Gritz and husband, Eddie of Pittsburgh, PA., 2 Sister-in-laws, Patricia Broderick of Warren, PA., Mary Muntz and husband, Jim of Frewsburg, NY, his 2 bulldogs, Trixie and Shelby, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Margaret “Peg” Broderick Manno whom he married September 27, 1969, in Warren, PA., who died December 6, 2022, Sister – Rose Gorton, Brother – John Manno.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA. 15222 or Disabled American Veterans Warren County Chapter #75, %Bruce G. Feather, 5 Fireman Road, Warren, PA. 16365.
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I’m so sorry for Sam’s family he was a great friend and I will miss him dearly love you man Sempa Fi
Oh Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about your dad (Uncle Sam.)..we all had some good times at all the party’s! He will be missed. I have to work Monday, but I just want to say how sorry I am. If I can do anything for you please let me know. Love you honey
Ginger
Jessica I am so very sorry honey . Hugs and prayers to you and the family .
Sam will always and forever be in my memories giving my dear friend, Mary Muntz a hard time. He and Peg are together now, as it should be. I was part of that entire family for a long time growing up and have fond memories of the love and laughter at the dinner table. My heart goes out to Mary & her family as well as Jessica. My heart is breaking for all of you!
Much Love & Semper Fi Sam!
Nance
Jessica,
Your Dad was one of the very best men that I have had the privilege to know. Respected by everyone who knew him, he was thoughtful, compassionate, and guided by unquestionable integrity.
When his country called, he answered. Thank you for serving.
He was an unmatched artisan of beautiful ironwork.
Dale McNett
Marty & I knew Sam from the Kinzua Festival and from Southern Ohio Blacksmith Association. Being from Ohio we only saw him twice a year for the last 25 years, but fell in love with him. So sorry to his family for their loss.