WEBSTER – Francis J. “Frank” Manzi, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at UMass Memorial University Campus, Worcester after a brief battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Anne L. (Buoncristiano) Manzi; 6 children, Mark J. Manzi and his wife Victoria “Tori” Manzi of Camden, ME, Janine M. Nadeau of Westborough, Luanne E. Manzi of Webster, Gerard A. Manzi and his wife Susan Manzi of Oxford, Jacquelyn L. Manzi and her fiancé Erik Desrosiers of Woodstock, CT, and Christopher F. Manzi and his wife Christine Manzi of Shrewsbury; 9 grandchildren, Kerri, Kyle and Seth Nadeau, Alyssa and Kathryn Manzi, Gina Manzi, Dominic Manzi-Knych, and Drew and Leah Manzi; 3 great-grandchildren, Nolan, Julianna and Olivia; a sister, Ann Flynn of Webster; sisters-in-law, Justine Manzi of Thompson, CT, Jane Manzi of Putnam, CT, a brother-in-law Charles Buoncristiano and his wife Diana; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Joan Gerulis, his brothers Anthony and Richard Manzi, brothers-in-law John Flynn and Robert Gerulis.
He was born on May 19, 1938 in Webster, a son of Joseph and Alice (Butler) Manzi and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1956 and then went on to obtain his license in barbering.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.
Frank was a barber at Manzi’s Barber Shop as well as Brunos of Natick, he then operated independently until last April. He also taught the skill to others. For twenty years, he worked in maintenance for the Webster Housing Authority at Golden Heights and on Second Island Road, retiring as a supervisor.
Frank was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, relaxing in the sun and spending time at Memorial Beach alone or with his crew. His family was his treasure.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 30, from the Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 11:30AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00AM Saturday morning in the funeral home, prior to the Mass. Donations in his name may be made to either the Pan-Mass Challenge, 77 Fourth Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 or to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, 4 Veterans Way, Webster, MA 0l570.