You can take the man out the Bronx, but you can’t take the Bronx out of the man. Angelo D. Manzo lived his life by his beliefs and his rules, and you couldn’t tell him otherwise. A patriot thru and thru, Angelo once kicked his physical therapist out of his house because he was interrupting the Veterans Day Parade he was watching on TV. This is just one of many “colorful” moments in a life that has spanned almost a century.

Angelo wasn’t one to mince words. When he spoke, it was the truth. Maybe not your truth, but it rang with sincerity. Cause when he was right, he was right, and when he was wrong, he was still right. Cover your sensitive ears and grow a pair, because the world may have changed, but Angelo didn’t, and we loved him because of it. He fulfilled the American Dream because a large part of his upbringing was rooted in service of his country. 1956 marked the beginning of a life-long calling to defend America and help people in need. The core values of the Army – loyalty, duty, honor, personal courage, and selfless service - gave Angelo the foundation to build his future. After his basic training the Army Reserves needed a man of his many talents. For over 20 years, when the Army called, Angelo would answer. He was crucial in military construction sites all over the world - building bridges, tunnels, and roadwork. In his retirement he taught flag etiquette throughout schools on Long Island. He insisted he be buried in the same Army uniform he served his country. We couldn’t be prouder.

Don’t think he didn’t have fun though. He took his son John and his nephews hunting upstate in Monroe where they learned lots of life lessons. Most important above all was how not to shoot yourself in the foot. During baseball season you could often find him screaming at the television when the Yankee’s were winning and throwing the television when they weren’t. But like any man of principle, he always stood by his team. He could build and fix anything including an indestructible Carport outside the house. And in his later years he bought a camper and traveled the country with his love, Louise. Most people talk about doing these things, but Angelo actually did them. Maybe all this was possible because he stood tall and backed up what he believed in. Or maybe he never took no for an answer. What matters most is that the world is better because he was in it, and so are our lives.

Beloved husband of the late Louise. Loving father and grandfather of Laurie Carlin and her daughter Brittany, Judith Manzo, and John Manzo, his wife Christine and their children Owen and Ella. Adored step-father of Louise Jaeger (Lenny), Linda Weisse, and Pam Marcineck (Frank). Cherished by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearest brother to his predeceased siblings Winifred, Catherine and Ruthie. Proud dog owner of Lucky, Betsy and Sue. Family will receive friends Sunday, 2 pm – 6 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Homes, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Funeral Monday, with a Religious Service at 10 am. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.