Devoted father of Vincent Manganello of Salisbury, Kim Velez and her husband Martin of East Boston, Robert Manganello and his wife Lisa of Rowley, and Brian Manganello of East Boston.

Dear brother Frank Manganello of Walpole, Mary Scannelli of Revere, and Helen DiTomaso of Peabody.

Cherished grandfather of Shaun, Courtney and Ryan Valez, Lauren, Aaron, Amanda and Jessica Manganello, and Roman Cinelli.

Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston on Saturday August 29th, 2009 at 9:00am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Vincent's life in the Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks Street, East Boston at 10:00am. 

Visiting hours are on Friday August 28th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

Vincent, or "Jim" as many people knew him, was born in Boston in 1928 to the late Genaco and Concetta (Mauro) Manganello. He was a past Grand Marshall Columbus Day Parade East Boston, past Veteran of the Year, founder East Boston Resident Action Council (E.B.R.A.C.), past Grand Knight Fitton Knights of Columbus, late member Republican Ward Committee, past Member Gaetano Bruno Society, founder East Boston Summer Youth Program, past Member NRA Gun Club. Jim was always coordinating a seniors trip or activity for the East Boston community. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning in the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers after a brief illness. He was 81 years of age.

Memorial donations honoring Jim's life may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers MA 01023.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude in the chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elm Street, Everett.