Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was 96 years of age.
Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Michael P. Maniaci. Dear daughter of the late Jim and Fannie Alvernia. Dear mother of Mary Braun, Joseph (Nancy) Maniaci, Fanny (David) Roller, James (Debra) Maniaci, Jeanne (James) Heisner, and Annette (Robert) Royer. Loving grandmother to Michael (Kathryn) Braun, Denise (Matthew) Hall, Jennifer (Christopher) Turdo, Michael Maniaci, Anthony Maniaci, Jason (Erin) Maniaci, Joseph (Emily) Behrens, Tammy (Donnie) Nelson, Danny (Lauren) Behrens, Gary (Kris) Maniaci, Nichole (Dirk) Kelling, Mark (Tiffany) Maniaci, Lauren (Ryan) Foley, Jimmy (Laura) Heisner, Melissa (Stephen) Eschmann, Lindsay (Ian) Fazio, Robert (Angela) Royer, Jeffrey (Lindsay) Royer, Brian (Jenn) Royer. Great grandmother to 24.
Dear sister and sister-in-law to Josephine (the late Larry) Barriner, and the late Rose (Sam) Ciarametaro, Mike (Romaine) Alvernia, Laura (Charles) Vogler, Josie Alvernia, and Ida (Joseph) Destito. Our dear aunt, cousin, and godmother.
Jenny was raised in the Catholic faith as a child and practiced that faith throughout her life. She and her husband, Mike, were members of Immaculate Heart, St. Timothy, and St. Mark parishes. They taught their six children to learn about and love the Lord, and enrolled all six children in St. Timothy’s Grade School to further build their Catholic foundation.
Jenny’s love and devotion to her family was always her top priority. Mom enjoyed visiting her children’s homes, grandchildren’s activities, and attending all family birthdays. She and Dad hosted many family gatherings over the years, especially during the holidays. Pasta House was the go-to restaurant for Mother’s and Father’s Days’ celebrations and anniversary dinners. Mom served up a great spaghetti sauce, eggplant parmesan, homemade chicken soup and baked chicken. Best memories include her marathon Christmas cookie baking sessions with Dad, sitting next to the oven, to watch for the perfect cookie results. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially tending flowers in her backyard. She also enjoyed her time with her fellow employees/friends at the Bayless High School cafeteria. We sorely miss her but know that she is now united with our father.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON,10151 Gravois, Fri., Nov. 8, from 10:15 am to St. Mark’s Catholic Church for 11:00 am Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Masses preferred. Visitation Thursday, 3-8 pm.
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Will always love you!
Your baby sister, Jo
Mom loved you so much, Jo. She said you were the miracle Grandma needed. Thank you for all the time, devotion and love you gave to mom. We love you, Jo.
Fanny has summed up your wonderful presence in our mom’s life. Thank you for the years of care and concern for her and being her baby sister.
Jeanne
So sorry to hear about your mom
Please know that you & all your family will be in my thoughts & prayers
And know that your memories of your mom will live on forever in your heart ❤️
Judy (Sims) Birk
Thank you for your sweet message Judy. My family and I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this very sad time for us. Yes, our loving and precious memories of Mom are comforting us, knowing how blessed we were to call her Mom. Thanks again and take care, Jeanne.
May your dear mother rest now in peace and joy. How blessed you were/are to have such a beautiful mother. She will always be with you in all the wonderful memories you hold close. I send you my love and care at this difficult time. Hold each other close.
Love,
Anne Buckley BVM
Mt. Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque, IA
Sr. Anne, it was truly a beautiful surprise to read your lovely message. Thank you so much for your kind words during this very sad time for our family. We lost our father 23 years ago and since then, our lives have really been centered around mom. She took care of us as much as we took care of her. We feel so blessed to be her children. We will miss her every single day forever. Please pray for our dear mother that she be at peace, in Paradise with our father and our Lord. Love, the Maniaci children – Mary, Joe, Fanny, Jim, Jeanne, Annette
Mrs. Maniaci, during my tenure with Arnold PD, it was a pleasure to have met you and all of your children. You were always the rock of your family. As you have returned home, know that my prayers go with you and your family. Walk with God and watch over all of us as we continue to follow God’s word.
Rest in peace and eternal health.
Dear Bill, thank you for these very kind words, dear friend. Yes, mom was our rock and we can’t imagine our lives without her. But we know she is at peace with our dad and our Lord.
Our family has a great deal of respect for police officers and you are one of the finest I’ve ever known. Take care of yourself and your beautiful family.
Love, Fanny and Dave and the Maniaci Family
So sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweet person and it was always fun to come over to your house. I know you will miss her but she will be watching over her amazing family from heaven !
Dear Janet, how sweet of you to leave this message. I know you understand the awful loss and emptiness we are feeling. Thank you for your words of comfort. Love, Fanny and Dave and the Maniaci Family
So sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweet person and it was always fun to come over to your house. I know you will miss her but she will be watching over her amazing family from heaven !
So sorry for your loss. I cannot make the wake or funeral as I’ll be out of town.
Joe (and all family members), sorry for your loss. Based on what I’m reading in your mom’s obituary, she led a very full and blessed life. You are in my prayers.
I have very fond memories of Mrs Maniaci. Spending times at the house, as a close friend of Fanny, I always felt so welcome. When she worked in the cafeteria at Bayless her children’s friends always got a little extra scoop and a big smiling “hello”.
Dear Loretta, I’m so happy you have fond memories of mom, at our home and at Bayless. I have wonderful memories of your parents, as well. Thank you for always being such a thoughtful, cheerful and considerate friend. Love, Fanny and Dave and the Maniaci Family
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hopefully the great memories will help you through these difficult times.
Thank you for the kind words at this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to us. Our memories of mom will help us get through these days ahead.
Love Jim and Jeanne
Dear Maniaci family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman. You all gave her such joy and made her life great. I know that she will be greatly missed. My prayers go out for you and your family.
Dear Cathy, thank you for your very sweet and heartfelt message. We are so blessed to have been her children. We are so blessed to have such a supportive family and dear friends to help comfort us in this time of sadness. Love, Fanny and Dave and the Maniaci Family
There will never be any one like Aunt Jenny! She was kind, compassionate, always had a smile on her face and was very appreciative of any visit, meal made just for her and anything you did for her at all. Even if that was just grabbing her an ice cream from the freezer. She always had a compliment for you, no matter what you were wearing. I will forever miss popping in to visit with her and whichever cousin was there that day. Forever in our hearts.