Manuel C. "Manny" Menendez

HUBBARD Manuel C. “Manny” Menendez, 70, died Saturday morning August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born April 17, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of Amado and Monse Cabon Menendez and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Menendez, a 1971 graduate of South High School where he played football. He played for the Youngstown Hardhats from 1972 to 1976 and had a tryout for the Cleveland Browns. He was an active member and volunteer of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church for over 50 years and worked in maintenance at Ohio Edison for 40 years, retiring in 2016.

Manny was an avid football fan and was a member of the Ursuline Booster Club and the Howland Gridiron Club. He also coached youth baseball, football and basketball and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes.

He leaves his wife of 51 years, the former Debra J. Suraci, whom he married June 29, 1972; two sons, Dominic J. Menendez and his wife Trissa of Howland and Michael James Menendez and his wife Kathryn of Olmsted Falls;  a daughter, Lisa M. Stiftinger and her husband Kirt of Hubbard; a brother, Raymond A. Menendez and his wife Donna of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Mary Lou Menendez of Youngstown and Virginia Alves and her husband Rich of Charlotte, NC; a half-sister, Connie DeLeo of Erie, PA; a sister-in-law, Marlene Menendez of Hubbard; 6 grandchildren, Kirsten, Carson, Logan, Gianna, Isabella and Matthew.

Manny was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Rick Menendez.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday August 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home. Closing prayers will be held at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Parish Center with Rev. Mike Swierz officiating.

Interment will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

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