Louis D. (Louie) Manica

Louis D. Manica, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 after a period of declining health, with his loving family by his side.

Louie was born in Greenfield, MA on May 20, 1946 the son of Louis C. and Mary (Dalmaso) Manica. He was a 1964 graduate of Greenfield High School and attended Greenfield Community College. In 2008 he retired as the manager of the printing department after 44 years at the Channing L Bete Company in South Deerfield. A man of many talents, he was known as the family Mr. Fix-it and was proficient as a woodworker, electrician and stone mason. He was a lover of the outdoors and his interests included gardening, skiing, fishing, playing Bocci, cooking, and foraging for mushrooms. He was a patron of the Arts and a longtime supporter and volunteer at the Williamstown Theater Festival. Louie enjoyed traveling and conversing with new people he met on his many trips to Europe, the UK and especially Italy where he and his wife Alice connected with many cousins and relatives. He cherished his family and celebrating family events and milestones. Louie and Alice made many new friends when they wintered in Port Charlotte Florida at the Village of Holiday Lake for the past 12 years. He was a proud member of the Circolo Italiano club and a lifetime member of the Greenfield Elks.

Louie is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice (Maselli) Manica whom he married on September 7, 1974, a son Anthony L Manica and daughter in – law Isabella Galdone of Bernardston, MA, a daughter Alicia A Manica of Salt Lake City, UT, sisters Marylou Manica and Sylvia O’Neil and her husband Francis O’Neil and several brothers and sisters in -law, nieces, nephews and cousins

Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St., Greenfield. A Prayer service will begin at 1:00 pm and committal prayers will immediately follow in Calvary Cemetery.

At Louie’s request, casual attire is encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations in his name be made to projects he supported, Finding Famiglia LLC or Stunning Dance Studio (Stunningdancestudio.com/sdsfundraising)  , c/o Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St, Greenfield, MA 01301

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