Taunton, Manuel Bartel Jr. a lifetime Taunton resident died Wednesday March 18, 2011 after a lengthy illness at the Taunton Nursing Home He was 83 years of age. Mr. Bartel was born in Taunton son of the late Manuel Bartel Sr. and Julia (Alexander) Bartel He was educated in Taunton Schools. He was in the United States Navy; he played on a baseball team in the military. He enjoyed playing baseball he played all through his childhood years. He also enjoyed playing golf. He worked as a painter for 45yrs owning his own business. He is survived by two brothers Daniel Bartel of Taunton and Richard Bartel of Florida, a sister Dorothy McGuiness of Washington, he was predeceased by one brother Joseph Bartel and one sister Frances Keogh and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bartel’s funeral service will be on Monday at 10:00am at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 6-8pm at the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (Off Tremont St)