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William Joseph Manning

     William J. Manning of Malden died Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, he was 75.  Born on August 16, 1930 in Boston, Bill was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Evans) Manning.  He was educated in Malden Catholic.  After high school, he joined the Army to fight for his country during the Korean War.  Bill entered into the service on February 14, 1951 and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1954 as a Private 1st Class.  While still on duty, Bill returned home and married his sweetheart, Helen M. Gallant on May 18, 1952 in the Immaculate Conception Church in Malden.  The couple spent 53 years in marriage together, raising and caring for their family.  They would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary next month.  Bill worked as a laborer for many companies throughout out his career.  He worked with Allied Chemical Co. of Malden as well as the Post Office, Bill even worked for quite a while as a sales associate for Grossman’s.  Bill had been a resident of Malden for over 70 years. 

     He is survived by his wife, Helen M. Manning, his children, Stephen J. Manning of Texas, Patricia Alden of Shelburne, VT, Thomas J. Manning of Malden, and Shawn P. Manning of Cambridge as well as five grandchildren.

At William’s request, funeral services will be held privately.

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