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Veronica A. Manzella

08/26/1927 - 03/20/2018

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Obituary For Veronica A. Manzella

Veronica A. "Vera" (DiGrande) Manzella, 90 of Rockland, entered into eternal life on March 20, 2018 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Boston on August 26, 1927 to Italian immigrants Carmelo and Domenica (Postizzi) DiGrande. She was raised and educated in Boston's West End. A Rockland resident since 1955, she held the position of Vice-President of the family business, Manzella and DiGrande, Inc. for 61 years. Vera was an active member, and Past President of the Venzia Lodge of the Sons of Italy in Rockland and had been an active member of the YWCA where she enjoyed synchronized swimming. Vera and Frank were an accomplished Ballroom Dancing tandem. She loved to spend time maintaining her large garden of flowers and vegetables at her home. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank L. Manzella. She was the mother of Virginia M. Manzella of Quincy and her late husband James J. Robinson, Sandra L. Manzella and her husband Richard M. Karoff of Boston and Robert A. Manzella and his partner Candace M. DiRenzo of Rockland. She was the sister of the late Rosario DiGrande, Mary DiGrande, Catherine Postizzi, Josephine Cogliano, Conchetta Conti and Santo DiGrande. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

The Manzella family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life on Sunday March 25, 2018 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. in Rockland from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday March 26, 2018 in Holy Family Church in Rockland at 9:00 AM. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org. For directions or the share a memory on his "Tributes" page, please visit, www.magounbiggins.com.

Services

25 Mar

Visitation

16:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
26 Mar

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/26/2021

    Linda Hutchinson

    I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT VERA'S PASSING. IT'S BEEN YEARS SINCE I'VE SEEN HER BUT MY MOM (PEGGY ZULLO) ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT VERA AND HOW MUCH SHE MISSED HER. HAVING LOST MY HUSBAND 2 MONTHS AGO, I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS. SO PLEASE TAKE CARE. I'D LIKE TO TRY TO GET MY MOM THERE BUT HER HEALTH IS FAILING AND THE DISTANCE IS TOO GREAT. LOVE TO ALL LINDA HUTCHINSON (ZULLO) AND FAMILY

  • 05/26/2021

    Wally Schwalm

    So sorry to hear of her passing. Now she will move on to a better place . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Wally and Bonnie Schwalm

  • 05/26/2021

    Brigitte Gefrich

    With much love and sympathy Brigitte and George

  • 05/26/2021

    anthony spadea

    So sad to hear about Vera she was a dear friend, and a wonderful loyal person. I had the pleasure of working with Vera at Sons of Italy Benefit Insurance commission. Frank and Vera where a team for all seasons wonderful and very caring. I was so sad to hear Vera had such tough time with her health recently. My sincere sympathy to the entire Manzella family. Respectfully Anthony Spadea Jr.

  • 05/26/2021

    Lee &Camille DeMaria

    We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Vera. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • 05/26/2021

    Andrea Der Boghosian

    Dear Sandy and Virginia - My deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. Thinking of you - Andrea Der Boghosian

  • 05/26/2021

    Dear Uncle Woody and Family,

    So sorry to hear about Aunt Vera. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    With Deepest Sympathy,
    The Hornburg Family

  • 05/26/2021

    Susan McGrath Ryan

    Ginny, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Hold your memories close to your heart.

  • 05/26/2021

    Susan McGrath-Ryan

    Candi, With sympathy on the loss of Bob's mom.

  • 05/26/2021

    Rosemary Villa

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my prayers and condolences along to the entire family.

  • 05/26/2021

    Robert and Susan Galvin

    Frank, Bob and family: Our deepest condolences to you all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/26/2021

    Adrian Morris

    I have been in service to Vera for 26 years, over the course of time Vera was always one who pushed thru any obstacles that were placed in her way. It was a privilege to be a small part of her loving family, the salon will never be the same without Vera's visits with her bag of candy to make sure our candy dishes were always overflowing,my heart felt condolences to Frank, Sandy and Bob- each you were loved deeply by Vera and collectively you all made her life full, loving and beautiful.

  • 05/26/2021

    Jack Wentworth

    Frank, Bob and Candi, I am so sorry to hear that Vera passed away. I always enjoyed working Bingo on Tuesday nights at the Sons of Italy with Vera. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • 05/26/2021

    Mike DelPrete

    Dear Frank and Bob,
    We just found out Vera passed ,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with
    You. Mike and Linda DelPrete

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