JAMES M. MANNING

JAMES MICHAEL MANNING, age 56. Beloved son of the late Elaine (nee Cronican) and Thomas L. Manning; dear brother of Thomas Manning (Faith), Eileen Luber (Steve) and Brian Manning (Tina); uncle of Erin Manning, Tom Manning, Steve Luber, Kelly Zapotosky (Luke), Abigail Luber, Maggie Manning, Grady Manning and numerous cousins.

Jim served in the US Navy for almost 6 years and was assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, based out of Camp Pendleton, California. He was involved in Operation Desert Storm. Jim was trained in propulsion engineering to maintain and service the Navy's Landing Craft Air Cushion Units (hovercrafts) that were used to transport weapon systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from ship to shore and across the beach during this conflict. 

After being discharged from the Navy Jim worked as a machine operator before taking a disability retirement.

Jim was a loving son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, November 4, St. Brendan Church (4242 Brendan Lane) at 11:00 AM. Inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.