Thomas John McManus passed away in Vancouver, WA on November 3, 2014 at the age of 78. Thomas was born on November 7, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island. There he was raised and educated. Thomas served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He married Alice Peczka in 1960. He worked as a Millwright retiring in 2002. He enjoyed camping, travel and working in his shop. He was a member of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Alice of Vancouver, WA; daughter Laurie Spader of Edmonds, WA; sons, Eric Thomas McManus of La Center, WA and Jason Thomas McManus of Ridgefield, WA; sisters, Betty Palmieri of East Providence, RI and Jane Tyler of Maine; four grandchildren, Jacob, Joseph, Grace and Nathan.
Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:30am at Willamette National Cemetery. A Reception to follow at Vancouver Funeral Chapel from 11:30-2:00pm.
Memorial Contributions in Lieu of flowers can be made to the American Lung Association.
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