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Geraldine Mandia Loehlein - Class of 1960
Possible obituary of a brother of Geraldine Mandia Loehlein
William Mandia, Sr., formerly of Brookfield, CT, passed away peacefully Friday,
February 21st 2003. He will be deeply missed by three daughters: Mary Johnson
(Fred) of San Diego, CA; Kathleen Rickert (Peter) of Littleton, CO; Maureen
Mandia of Danbury, CT; a son, William Mandia, Jr. (Michelle) of Sandy Hook, CT;
a brother, Peter Mandia (Geraldine) of FL; a sister, Geraldine Loehlein
(Don) of MT; six grandchildren. Bill was born August 11, 1928 in
Flushing, NY. He spent his childhood there, after which he married the late
Dorothy (Lynagh) Mandia. Together they raised their children in Smithtown, NY,
and afterward relocated to Brookfield, CT in 1972. Six years later, he moved to
and then retired in Ossining, NY. For over 40 years, he specialized in the home
and commercial security industry. After retirement, he was self-employed as a
private investigator and a general contractor. Bill was a lifelong and avid
Yankees fan who was privileged to watch many great baseball players at the old
Yankee Stadium. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor and passionate love of
gardening and cooking, which was enjoyed by his friends and family alike. His
pleasure in traveling to several tropical paradises with a longtime friend and
companion enriched his life. He cherished time with family and friends and
enjoyed honing his skills as a wood craftsman. Friends may call at the Funeral
Home on Tuesday, 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St.
Augustine Church in Croton, NY on Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial Services will
follow at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, NY. WATERBURY & KELLY FUNERAL HOME 45
So. Highland Avenue (Rt. 9) Ossining, NY 10562 (914) 941-0838
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