Garrett S. LaManna's Obituary
Garrett “Gary” S. LaManna, age 71, of Lewes, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born November 11, 1940 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Craig) LaManna.
Gary got a new lease on life when he became a heart transplant recipient in 1996 – he was blessed with an additional 16 years of life. Gary always had great fun with his fellow heart transplant recipients at the group’s Second Chance Dances and other celebratory events. He relocated to the beach in 1994 from Newark, DE, retiring in 1996, from a lifetime of working for various vending companies; his final and longest run was 26 years with Macke Vending Co. of Newark, DE. He was a bowling enthusiast and a member of various leagues at Prices Corner and Bowlerama in Stanton, DE. He enjoyed fishing in the bay, playing horseshoes, shooting pool, taking family and friends to the beach and he loved dancing with his wife. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be remembered by so many.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah L. (LaManna) Manlove (2010). Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda R. (Cathcart) LaManna; two sons: Joseph G. LaManna and wife Terri and Robert M. LaManna, all of Bear, DE; his son-in-law, Joseph Manlove of Long Beach, CA; three grandchildren: Vincent Iubatti, Andrew Iubatti and Joseph LaManna, Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Ellie Lubatti; and two brothers: Louis LaManna of Newark, DE and Nick Yaucci of New Castle, DE.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton, DE, will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 327, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to Lewes Fire Dept., Inc., PO Box 225, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign Mr. LaManna’s online guestbook at this site.
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