Robert (Bob) L. Manfreda, Sr., 86, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Louise Malafronte Manfreda. Bob was born in West Haven on February 23, 1936, and was the son of the late Nicolo and Antoinette Bottone Manfreda. He served his country faithfully in the US Army. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, his Sixth Year Certificate from the University of Connecticut and was a teacher in the East Haven Public Schools System for 37 years. Bob was a member of the Hamden Elks, Lodge #2224, the American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post 76 and the Connecticut Education Association. He enjoyed playing bocce, cards, reading and was an avid UCONN Huskies Basketball and New York Yankees fan. Father of Robert L. (Carolyn) Manfreda, Jr. of Bethel, CT, Marianne (Joseph) Adinolfi of Branford, CT and Michele (Graydon) Barz of New York, NY. He was the proud and devoted grandfather of Robert (Madeline), Nicholas (Sierra), Samantha and Kristin Manfreda; Joseph and Victoria Adinolfi, Jacquelyn (Paul) Markey; Graydon and Ariana Barz. Loving great-grandfather to Jackson and James Manfreda. Also, Bob is survived by several beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Mary and brothers Joseph, Ralph and John Manfreda.
The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, Dec. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Saturday at 12 noon. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or the Covenant House, PO Box 758636, Topeka, KS 66675-9986
Rest In peace my former colleague and friend You were a wonderful educator. My deepest sympathy to the family. Sincere thoughts and prayers. Go with God. Pattie Bello
Dear Louise and Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy. I was so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I have many fond memories of beginning our teaching careers at Highland School in East Haven. Bob was always a gentleman , loved and respected by the children in his care. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family at this difficult time.
Linda Amarante
Dear Marianne and family,
First a teacher, later my coworker. Always well respected and loved, your Father made learning and life fun. I will always remember him fondly as I do you. My most sincere sympathy. Losing a parent is so hard, especially one like your Dad. Love and prayers for you all.
Laura Zacks
Dear Marianne and family,
My I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob was a great friend and educator!
Roger Shapiro
Thoughts and prays to Manfreda family at this time. Lots of memories of Mr Manfreda from history class, drivers education and being his longtime neighbor. May he rest in peace.
Charlie
Dear Marianne & Joe, we were greatly saddened to hear about the passing of your Dad. The Register article was a well deserved tribute to his life and impact he had on students and colleagues. Bob was not only a dedicated educator but a wonderful human being as well. Nothing can replace the loss of a father … but hopefully you can take solace in the fact that he touch so many lives. Carol and I want to express our sincerest condolences to you and your extended family during your time of sorrow.