KINGSBURY – David C. Manley passed away at home after a long illness.
Born on Oct. 10, 1942, in Glens Falls, Dave was the son of the late Elias (Bud) and Doris (Dot) Manley.
In 1960 Dave married his wife Jo at the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Hudson Falls.
Dave worked for Hudson Falls Central School District for over 40 years. Many a day Dave could be found mowing the fields around the school or working on the equipment that helped the school run.
Dave loved his workshop, riding on his tractors or motorcycle and taking apart this or that.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant brother, his sister Joyce Bramer, brother Roger Manley and several in-laws and cousins.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Jo Manley of Hudson Falls; his children, David Manley of Hudson Falls, Stephen and Lisa Manley of Bonaire, GA and Donna Riley and Peter Sheeran of Hartford; his grandchildren: Rebecca Allen, Kyle Manley, Quinn Manley, Meg Gallagher and Victoria Manley and his sister-in-law Mitzi Robinson. Plus many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to; Tom and Eva Brown, Jim and Pam Shavau, Tom and Jeanie Belden, and Dr. Joe Mihindu and his staff.
Donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 30 La Cross St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Service will be held at a later date.
We are so blessed to have known Mr. Manley for as long as we did. He was ALWAYS out in the yard with a giant smile on his face and a wave for the kids when they were out playing. Our hearts are heavy for the Manley family at the news of his passing. Much love and many hugs from across the street💕.
We wish to pray for the family for this sad season. Love you all!
Uncle Dave was a great man and hard worker. Loved his family dearly.
You will be missed. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave was much loved and will be missed greatly by all of his family as well as cousins. We know that he rests from his labors and the ensuing long illness that he endured. Angie and I will be holding all of you in our prayers. God bless and give you strength to make your way through the lonely days ahead. With much love, cousin Shirley (Domina) Lupino and husband August.
I knew Dave from his time not only at the school but also as a booster for his son’s restaurant first in Lake George and then at Manley’s on Rt. 4 in Kingsbury. He always made you smile with his jokes. He made sure you had a good pile of homefries with your breakfast.
Jo, may god bless you and your family. The Manley family goes back a long ways with the Seeley family. I have many very fond memories.
However, David was very special to me. He always made me feel important. I can still remember when Dave and my father, Cliff-Tub moved Maryann and I to New Jersey several years ago.
David loved my father and likewise.
He will always be in our minds.
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless”. Mother Theresa