LELAND — Patricia “Pat” Manuel, 70, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Bolivia, N.C.
She was born Aug. 25, 1947, in Buffalo, N.Y., to James and Agnella Arcara. She graduated from Kensington High School in 1965.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald; two sons and their spouses, Mark and Kim Manuel and Matthew and Sarah Manuel; daughter and her spouse, Francine, and Nicos Topintzis; and eight grandchildren.
Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and walks on the beach. She often said “we are blessed with many caring and supportive friends.”
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Andrews Market Street Chapel, 1617 Market St., Wilmington. Interment will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington.
In lieu of customary remembrance, the family requests, with gratitude, that donations be made in her name to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
I never thought the experience could be so dignified and peaceful. Pat was surrounded not only by her loved ones, but all the angels with hearts full of compassion at Bolivia Hospice.
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