Rachel Mary Manoli of Natick died tragically on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at her home following a courageous battle with anorexia. She was only sixteen years old.
Born on January 24, 1997 in Newton, Massachusetts, she just completed her sophomore year at Natick High School where she was a high honor student and a member of the Ski Club. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church of Natick where she just received her confirmation. Rachel enjoyed Irish Step Dancing, reading, music, movies, shopping and driving because she was about to get her license. She loved to attend her brother Peter’s sporting events and spending special time with her parents even if they weren’t doing anything. She had a great sense of humor and a brilliant mind that matched her smile.
She was the devoted daughter of James V. & Jean C. (Conley) Manoli of Natick, loving sister of Peter W. Manoli, also of Natick. Cherished granddaughter of Marjorie Conley & her late husband Leo & Charles Manoli & his late wife Virginia. Niece of Charles, Mary & James, John, Mark, Vincent & Claudia, Matthew & Sharon, Michael & Amy, Daniel & Ann, Sheila, Leo & MaryLou, James & Gail & the late Peter. Cousin of Julia, Sarah, James, Peter, MaryRose, Rebecca, Charles, Jack, Isabelle, Luke, Daniel, Benjamin, Justin, Peter, Meghan, Andrew, Matthew, Jonathan, Abigail, Seamus, Claire, Christopher, Brendan, Kathleen, Tyler, Eric, Sarah, Lindsey, Julie, Grace, Erin & William.
Funeral from John Everett & Sons, 4 Park St., at Natick Common on Monday, July 29th at 9:00AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Patrick Church, 44 E. Central St., Natick at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 2:00-6:00PM. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rachel’s memory may be made to the Rachel Manoli Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 708, Natick, MA 01760. For directions or to send the family a condolence, please visit www.everettfuneral.com