WEBSTER - James J. Manzi, 92, of Webster, passed away after a period of declining health on Friday, August 8, 2014.
Mr. Manzi is survived by his wife of 62 years Theresa (Zlotnick) Manzi. He leaves a son, Anthony J. Manzi and his wife Elizabeth, of Webster; a daughter, Carla Manzi and her husband James P. Mason, of Webster; four grandchildren, Jill (Ostrokolowicz) Katsiroubas and her husband Theodore, of Newton; Maria (Ostrokolowicz) Beaudette and her husband Michael, of Webster; James Manzi and Alicia Manzi, both of Webster; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Tessa and Noah. He was looking forward to the birth of his fourth great-grandchild, Mia. He also leaves two sisters, Emily (Manzi) Desaulniers of Framingham and Dolores Manzi, of Newton. He was the youngest boy of the family, predeceased by nine brothers Francis, Joseph, Michael, Albert, Frederick, George, Edward, John, and Henry; six sisters, Carolyn O’Connell, Margaret Beresik, Edith, Rose Foley, Julia, and Lois.
He was born in Webster, the son of Antonio and Benvenuta (Borrasi) Manzi.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Webster and a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II stationed on the island of Tinian in the South Pacific. He was a memorabilia collector known for his pictures and items of historical interest of his beloved hometown. He also co-authored the book “Images of America – Webster” in 2005.
Jim worked for many years in the family store, Manzi’s Market on the corner of Main and School streets, then as a meat cutter at Park ‘n Shop and Mostly Meat in Webster. He was loved and fondly remembered by the many people he worked with and also his friends at Dunkin Donuts on Main Street. The family would like to express appreciation to Harrington Hospital, Webster Manor and Hubbard TCU for their kind care over the past two years. Dad loved his family, food, Frank and Dean and the Yankees.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 12, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be private. A calling period will be from 9:00 to 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 12, in the funeral home. Donations in his name can be made to the Webster Historical Society, PO Box 64, Webster, MA 01570.