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Rodolf Manzione
Posted 11/7/07
Rodolf (Rudolph) Manzione, 85 DAGSBORO - Rodolf (Rudolph) Manzione of Dagsboro, lovingly known as "Pop," passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home. He was 85. He was born Nov. 2, 1922, in …
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Rodolf Manzione
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Rodolf (Rudolph) Manzione, 85
DAGSBORO - Rodolf (Rudolph) Manzione of Dagsboro, lovingly known as "Pop," passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home. He was 85.
He was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Portsmouth, Va.
He was a World War II combat veteran and a proud member of the Army's 29th infantry (Blue and Gray) division.
He participated in several battles including D-Day, Omaha Beach, Normandy, St. Lo, Vire, Brest, Julich/Roer River, Muchen Gladbach, Rhine River/Elbe River and others.
After World War II, Mr. Manzione moved to Baltimore and worked as a carpenter for Welsh Construction, and Regional Management Co. and retired to Dagsboro in 1985.
Mr. Manzione was preceded in death by his parents, Rodolph Manzione and Louise Lagenstra Manzione; and a his brother, Victor J. Manzione.
He is survived by a daughter, Marlene Y. Fletcher of Fruitland, Md.; three grandchildren, Robert "Mike" Bennett of Millsboro, Matthew A. Davenport of Salisbury Md., and Angela Arcement of Fruitland; eight great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Memorial services are scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna.
DAGSBORO - Rodolf (Rudolph) Manzione of Dagsboro, lovingly known as "Pop," passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at his home. He was 85.
He was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Portsmouth, Va.
He was a World War II combat veteran and a proud member of the Army's 29th infantry (Blue and Gray) division.
He participated in several battles including D-Day, Omaha Beach, Normandy, St. Lo, Vire, Brest, Julich/Roer River, Muchen Gladbach, Rhine River/Elbe River and others.
After World War II, Mr. Manzione moved to Baltimore and worked as a carpenter for Welsh Construction, and Regional Management Co. and retired to Dagsboro in 1985.
Mr. Manzione was preceded in death by his parents, Rodolph Manzione and Louise Lagenstra Manzione; and a his brother, Victor J. Manzione.
He is survived by a daughter, Marlene Y. Fletcher of Fruitland, Md.; three grandchildren, Robert "Mike" Bennett of Millsboro, Matthew A. Davenport of Salisbury Md., and Angela Arcement of Fruitland; eight great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Memorial services are scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna.
