John J. "Jack" Manley, Jr., age 76, of Hyde Park, the beloved husband of 50 years to Ruth Kelley Manley, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston on August 7, 1944, loving son of the late John J. and Marianna Galvin Manley, Sr. Jack was a lifelong Boston resident who proudly served his country in the United States Army Special Forces. After leaving the military, Jack went on to graduate from Boston State with a BS in Education before beginning a long career as a Physical Education and Adaptive Special Education Teacher for the Boston Public Schools. He was a long time member of BTU Local 66. Jack was a sports enthusiasts and avid golfer who enjoyed playing many of the local courses in the greater Boston area. He loved to travel and took many trips and cruises with Ruth to the warm weather spots he loved all around the Caribbean. Most of all, Jack loved to spend time with his family and many friends. His greatest joy came from the time he spent with his four cherished grandchildren. He was quick to jump in his car with Ruth and travel to fencing tournaments, soccer and hockey games. Jack had a warm loving smile and was a friend to everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by all but will remain forever in our hearts.
His loving family in addition to his beloved wife Ruth includes his daughter Tara Miller and her husband Kurt, his son John J. Manley, III and his wife Pam, his two sisters Judie Coakley and her husband James and Cathy Manley, his brother Michael Manley, his grandchildren Drew Miller, Kaitlyn Miller, Jack Manley and Luke Manley, and his two nephews Jay Coakley and his wife Susan and Christopher Coakley.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Parish at 10:00 am. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jack's memory may be made to the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and Girls Club at bgcb.org.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com
His loving family in addition to his beloved wife Ruth includes his daughter Tara Miller and her husband Kurt, his son John J. Manley, III and his wife Pam, his two sisters Judie Coakley and her husband James and Cathy Manley, his brother Michael Manley, his grandchildren Drew Miller, Kaitlyn Miller, Jack Manley and Luke Manley, and his two nephews Jay Coakley and his wife Susan and Christopher Coakley.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Parish at 10:00 am. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jack's memory may be made to the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and Girls Club at bgcb.org.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com
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