CHARLES R. MANNI

79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was the husband of Ann (Ruggieri) Manni for 54 years. A lifelong resident of Cranston, he was the son of the late Dario and Mary (Santurri) Manni. Charlie proudly served his country as a member of the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement in 1992, he worked for the Stop & Shop Company for over thirty years. In 1991, Charlie became the second oldest recipient of an experimental bone marrow transplant at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, which cured and blessed him with 21 more wonderful years with his family. A devoted family man, he leaves a son, James M. Manni, and his wife, Tracey, of South Kingstown, and two daughters, Donna Charpentier and her husband, Claude, of Cranston, and Denise Manni, also of Cranston. He was the devoted grandfather of James C. Manni and Olivia N. Manni. He was the brother of Edward, Arthur, Angelo and Gladys, and the late Thomas, Anthony and George Manni. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Friday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary's School, 85 Chester Ave., Cranston, RI 02920. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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