Obituary of Panagiotis Manesis

Panagiotis Manesis (Papou Pente) of Othonoi, Corfu, Greece passed away July 3, 2015 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was 85 years old. In difficult and humble surroundings, he was born on the small rural island of Othonoi, Corfu, Greece. With little chance at a education, he was sent away for work to support his family at 12 years old. He would start a family of his own, and for decades he worked long hours daily as a restaurant employee, all to provide a better life for his children and grandchildren; first in Corfu, Greece and then in the Bronx. Despite this hard life, however, it would be hard to find a more pleasant person. He was a jovial person who actively encouraged laughter whenever possible. He was also never shy in expressing how deeply he cared for his family, and his hopes for them. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Spyridoula, his two daughters, Joanna and Angela, son in-law Telly, and 4 grandchildren, Spyridoula, George, Maria Panagiota and Peter (Panagiotis); all seven of whom are college educated, a souce of great pride for him and something he always talked about. He is also survived by his sister Agatha, brothers Giannis and Telemachos and his many nieces and nephews. His parents Spyridon and Ioanna, son in-law Antonios and sisters Maria, Angela and Elizabeth predeceased him. Funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday July 8, 2015 at the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church South Grand Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. Burial will follow at the Poughkeepsie, Rural Cemetery Poughkeepsie, New York. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. If you would like to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com