Sandra J Manci

Lake Ariel, PA

Sandra J Manci 69 of Lake Ariel Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the Bronx New York. Sandra ultimately settled in New Jersey, first in Middletown and then in Branchburg for 27 years where she and husband Robert raised their family. In retirement they moved to Lake Ariel, PA. 3 years ago.

Sandra graduated from Preston High School in the Bronx and went on to further her education at the College of New Rochelle, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Sandra then approached her work career with diligence and passion which earned her the respect, admiration and friendship of her coworkers along the way. First at American Express Corporate Services and then for many years in the health care industry as a Medical Office Administrator at Larkin Chiropractic for 15 years, followed by 10 years for Atlantic Health Systems.

During her free time, Sandra was an avid cross stitcher, making many intricate pieces that adored her home, along with wedding and birth announcements for her family and friends. Sandra enjoyed her many family vacations to Cape May, the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Blue Ridge Georgia. However, her family always joked that her favorite part of vacation was going home, where she simply enjoyed spending quality time with her husband, children and her pets, especially her dogs.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Santa (nee Gioia) and Rosario Maugeri and her dear cousin and partner in crime Cathy Mazzaroppi.

Surviving are her loving husband of 32 years, Robert J Manci and her son Robert J Manci II and his wife Carryann of Hellertown Pennsylvania and her daughter Angelica N Manci and her fiance Tommy of Ewing New Jersey. Also surviving are her brother Roy Maugeri of Monroe New York, cousin Linda O'Shea of Bridgeport New York, brother and sister-in-law Michael and Patricia Manci of Mt. Arlington New Jersey, her beloved dog Zoey and many nieces and nephews. In addition she enthusiastically awaited the birth of her first grandchild.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 3-7PM at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 Rt. 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876.

A mass of Christian burial will begin at the funeral home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:15AM. Funeral mass will follow on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10AM at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1350 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater, NJ. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

Memorial contributions may be made in Sandra's memory to Animal Welfare Center Ways You Can Donate | St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center (sthuberts.org).