Joseph C. Manzo, 81, of West Middlesex (Shenango Twp.) passed away Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Manzo was born November 30, 1939, in Lawrence Co., PA, a son of the late Joseph and Christine (Cereste) Manzo. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1958.

Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was stationed in Duluth, MN, and was honorably discharged after four years of service.

In 2003, Joe retired from the United Steel Service, Brookfield, OH; where worked as a shipper for several years. He was previously employed by the former Sharon Transformer Div. of the Westinghouse Electric Corp., Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, and Levine's Clothing, Hermitage.

Joe was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed following his favorite baseball team, Cleveland Indians. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia "Trish" (Varsho) Manzo, of West Middlesex; two sons, Christopher (Kelly) Manzo, Hermitage; and Patrick (Tammy) Manzo, Hubbard, OH; a sister, Gigeta (Richard) Miller, Fort Myers, FL; a brother, Albert Manzo, Oxnard, CA; and four grandchildren, Drew, Ryan, Lucas and Adalyn Manzo.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a sister, Yolanda Spagone; and a brother, Alex Manzo.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Sharon Regional Hospice and Palliative Care, 100 N Keel Ridge Rd Suite 102-A, Hermitage, PA 16148; or St. Joseph Church Food Pantry, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, PA, 16146.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (6-16-21) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com .

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Rose Cemetery Chapel, 779 Dutch Lane, Hermitage, PA 16148, with Rev. Glenn Whitman, as celebrant.

Full military honors will be rendered by the Wheatland A.L., and Farrell and West Middlesex VFW Honor Guard.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.