Obituary of Louis M. Manfre

MANFRE, Sr., Louis M. of National Park, formerly of Philadelphia, on August 23, 2005. Aged 79 years. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lou was a resident of National Park for 49 years. He was the owner of Manfre Bros. Hardwood Floors in Philadelphia before retiring. For over 40 years, Lou proudly coached the National Park Tri-County Girls Softball League. He was honored to have the NPACA Annual ?Coach?s Award? named after him, which was given to a softball player each summer. In addition to coaching, Lou was a pitcher on softball teams with both his sons for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 5197 in National Park. Beloved husband for 56 years of the late Irene Nee Nocito. Devoted father of Margaret Miller, Louis M., Jr. & his wife, Ann, and Jay & his wife, Debbie, and the late Roseanne Elias & her husband, Steve. Loving grandfather of Lisa Yearicks, Denise & Ron Martell, Jason Miller, Steve, Scott & Ryan Elias, Matthew, Paul, John, Jr., Michael & Maria Manfre and great grandfather of Cooper Yearicks, III. Dear brother of Joseph Manfre and Carmella Nini. Viewing THURS. 6:30 to 9 P.M. and FRI. at 8:30 A.M. in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Funeral Mass FRI. 10 A.M. at St. Matthew?s RC Church, Fourth & Monument Sts. , National Park. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Park Athletic Civic Association, 7 South Grove Ave., National Park, NJ 08063 or St. Matthew?s RC Church, 307 Wesley Ave., National Park, NJ 08063. "The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home"