Peter S. Manuele

NAME: Peter S Manuele AGE: 83 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 9-17-2015 OCCUPATION: Real estate Developer PLACE OF DEATH: Visalia Start story here Beloved husband and father Peter “Pete” Sebastian Manuele went to the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015, in Visalia, at the age of 83. He was born in Los Angeles on March 27, 1932 to his loving parents, Frances C. and Sebastian Manuele. He was raised in the Los Angeles area and graduated from the Manual Arts High School in 1950. While in high school he worked on several summer trail crews who were the first to put steps in Crystal Cave as well as installing other steps and railings on Moro Rock. After high school, he continued his family’s proud tradition of serving our country by enlisting in the US Army during the Korean War. He served in occupational duty in Japan. While there due to his excellent athletic abilities he was selected to play for the US Army Football Team. He was honorably discharged after 3 years of service He met a lovely young woman in Hollywood Park and then married the love of his life, Nell Manuele, in Ensenada, in March of 1963. He also became an instant father due to Nell’s two previous children being brought into their union. Their next milestone together was on August 17, 1964 when they welcomed the birth of their only child, Steve Manuele. They went on to celebrate 52 years of marriage. Pete enjoyed a diverse and successful working career. He worked at Lake Ming for year’s managing their musical concerts. From there he managed the music, business affairs and concerts for Merle Haggard for years. He formed and managed the successful record company Manmor Records during this phase of his life. By then he was moving on to becoming a land developer. He later oversaw and ran a successful ranch. He always excelled by delivering his very best to his many clients. He had an eye for finding opportunity in anything that he endeavored in. That old saying he would give you the shirt off his back certainly applied to Pete as he was well known for being generous to his clients even at his own expense. He was also honest as demonstrated by his driving back to return the excess change that a poor cashier had given to him by mistake. He moved his family back to Visalia in 1968. Family was such a priority for Pete and his generous nature continued as he carried on another Manuele family tradition of selflessly of cooking for others. He loved cooking on all the Holidays as well as Mother’s Day. He was always welcoming, yet never wanted to be the center of attention. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at Shaver Lake as well as vacationing in Canada. He gave to his son Steve that same love of fishing as well as passing on a tremendous work ethic that his son, Steve, carries on today. He was a member of the Sons of Italy and the Moose Lodge. He was a faithful member of the Visalia Nazarene Church. He is survived by his wife, Nell and his son Steve, wife Karen, and his granddaughters Stevi Manuele, Crystal Pike, Christine Love, Matt Stewart, and April Hair. He is also survived by brothers Joseph S. Manuele, wife Betty, Sebastian Manuele, wife Gloria, and Daniel Manuele; and sisters, Rose Manuele Lyons and Josephine Manuele Stillman. He is also survived by numerous and loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Sebastian Manuele, and brother, Angelo Manuele as well as stepchildren Alford Stewart and Callie Pike. A memorial services for Pete Manuele will be held at 11 am, Thursday, September 24, at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Pete’s life will be immediately follow at the Sons of Italy Lodge on Goshen Avenue in Visalia. SURVIVED BY; PRECEDED IN DEATH BY; VISITATION WILL BEGIN at 4 PM till 7 PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. SERVICES: A funeral service with Military Honors will be held at 10 AM on September 24, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel. BURIAL WILL BE AT (Private) A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

Peter S. Manuele

March 27, 1932 - September 17, 2015