Louis Manestrina, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23.

Louis was born in Vineland to the late Louis and Margaret (Popp) Manestrina, and he lived in Vineland his entire life.  He graduated from Vineland High School Class of 1944, and upon graduation he honorably served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midland and the USS Nahant during World War II.  Prior to retirement, Lou was a driver for United Parcel Service for 31 years and later was employed by Foundry Service Corp. as a traffic manager for 15 years.  He was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore Church of Vineland.  He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a youth baseball team manager for both Little League and Babe Ruth League.  Lou was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Fightin' Phillies.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and playing golf.  He was proud of his record seven holes-in-one at Eastlyn Golf Course.

Louis was a devoted family man.  As a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather he participated in the children's sports endeavors and life events as they occurred.  Most of all, he was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Helen (Mongelluzzo) Manestrina for 64 years, before her passing in 2012.

Survivors include two loving children, Rob Manestrina (JoAnn) of Vineland and Debby Deon (David) of Elmer; four granddaughters, Holly Buono (Rob), Erin Briggs (Ryan) all of Vineland, and Danielle Beety (David) of Swedesboro, NJ, and Desiree Werner (Tim) of Bel Air, MD., along with 11 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may gather on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:45 to 11:00 am at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore Church, 1655 Magnolia Road in Vineland.  Funeral mass will begin at 11:00.  Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland.

Arrangements are by the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.