On February 9, 2008. Age 81. Of West Deptford. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving and caring husband of 45 years to Anita Manion (nee Calvanese). Beloved father of Thomas (Donna) Perry, Bob (Debbie) Perry, Bill (Terri) Manion. Devoted grandfather of Jackie, Michele, Jamie, Alyssa, Christa, Kyle, Colleen, Micheal and Kevin. Dear Brother of Margaret Schnarr, Jeannie Smith, Michael Manion, Nona Russo and the late Joseph Manion, Marie Flynn, Nancy Ackley. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
William was born and raised in Gloucester City and was a devoted parishioner of Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. He was currently a resident of West Deptford. William was a longtime member of the Bonsal Blues Military Band Post #133 in Woodbury. He worked as a Marine Machinist for the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA (NAVSSES). William enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club of South Jersey.
William loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with each and every one of them.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Thursday morning from 10 am to 12 Noon at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon in the church. Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no evening viewing and no viewing at the funeral home. Family requests memorial donations in William\’s memory to the American Cancer Society: 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill. NJ 08034. Please write in memo: William Manion.
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of William M. Manion Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City
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