Melvin E. Manning, age 57, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday at his home following a short illness. He was born in Elyria and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 28 years. He previously had lived in Eucli Read Obituary
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Dear Manning family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the retired NTEU President from Akron, so I have had the good fortune of working with Mel for many years. He certainly had a good heart and did all he could for his fellow union members. He will be missed. May God grant you the peace that only He can give at this time.
Don Gergely
I have been gone from the Cleveland office since 1995, but I wanted to let you know how my heart goes out to you and the family. I remember Mel well.
God Bless!
Brenda
The mention of "Bud's" name always brought a smile to the face of those who knew him. People just felt more comfortable in his presence.
We will miss the calming simplicity he seemed to bring into our otherwise hectic lives.
Our thanks to the Manning family for sharing Bud's gifts with us. Please know that we stand ready to assist the family in any way we can. Our prayers are with you
Laura,
We are sincerely sorry we could not make it to Mel's service. Please know, however, that you have our heartfelt sympathy.
Mel was a good friend and confidante...he is missed already.
(If you need any assistance with the IRS, please let me know. My number is 330/253-7290)
Pat & Tracy
I was fortunate to have my cubicle located fairly close to the union office in Independence. I got to know Mel pretty well these last few years. It always amazed me that someone so easy going and genuinely likable could turn around and fight so hard for union members. Doris has some pretty large shoes to fill. We're sure going to miss him. May God bless all of you.
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. I was saddened by the initial news I received a few months ago that Mel was sick. At first it appeared this was something he could fight and win. After all, as union president, Mel was a ?fighter? and won many battles on behalf of his fellow employees. Mel had a great track record so it only seemed natural that with his perseverance he too would fight this disease and win. Now I am further saddened that he lost the biggest and most important battle he ever had to face. I miss Mel already. I enjoyed going to lunch with him to his favorite restaurant ?Vincenza?s? and wondering whether he was going to make this a two or three meatball day. Keeping up with him was a task left only to professionals. What made him even happier was to know that his wife was making pasta for dinner as well. For him, it was winning the daily double. You are all in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I often went to lunch with Mel and several others from the office. Mel liked going to Vincenza's for pasta and he liked to get there early. When we heard the hall door open at 11:15, we didn't need to look up. We knew it was Mel and we better be ready to go. We always had a good time. Mel was one of those people who are just comfortable to be around. Everyone liked him. I will miss him. Just as he was early for lunch, Mel was early in leaving us, but I know that God is comfortable having him around. May God bless you and your family.
To Laura and family. I am the NTEU President in West Virginia. I have had the honor of knowing Mel for the past 4 years and was deeply saddened to here of his passing. Mel made every meeting enjoyable and always had a kind word to say. The prayers of my wife Connie and my family are with you and your family.
I was a steward for the union in Youngstown, when an employee was threatened with discipline. I was new, and no one was available to help me. I contacted the Cleveland people for help and direction on what to do. Mel graciously helped me through the procedures, and even pointed out the possible traps. He helped me save that employee's job. He did it with grace, courtesy, a lot of patience for this neophyte. He will be remembered, by us. Our prayers to the family.
My sympathies to your family on the loss of a loved one. I am a fellow IRS employee and had the pleasure of meeting Mel. He was a terrific person and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
