JAMIE MICHAEL LaMANNA

Jamie Michael LaManna, passed away following a brief illness on July 2nd, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jamie was born November 18th, 1958 in Syracuse NY. He was predeceased by his parents, June (Battles) LaManna and Justin "Jake" LaManna. Jamie is survived by his wife, Amy (Dillenburg) LaManna; son, Jamie Ryan (Megan Pecora) LaManna; daughters, Christine LaManna and Catherine (Matthew) Carberry, and step-daughter, Maeghan Farnham. He is also survived by his five siblings, Joseph (Connie Hoover) LaManna, Jason (Laurie Miles) LaManna, Justin "Jeri" LaManna, Jordan LaManna, Jill (Dawayne) Boyle. He leaves behind five grandchildren, Adrian LaManna, Sydney Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Alex Carberry and Jacob LaManna. Jamie is also survived by his cousins, numerous nieces, nephews and their many children. He is also survived by some very special friends and his dog and sidekick, Bug. Jamie graduated from Jordan Elbridge High School in 1977 and soon entered the United States Navy. He was extremely proud of his military service, which included time on the newly commissioned USS Saipan LHA 2 providing support during the Iranian hostage crisis, duty in the Mediterranean Sea, and assisting Cuban refugees during the Mariel boatlift. He remained an avid supporter of all American troops until his passing. In 1982, shortly after leaving the Navy, he began work at McQuay Air Conditioning. In 1988 he began a 32 year career in the NYS Department of Corrections. He served at 14 different correctional facilities and held all security ranks from correction officer to superintendent before retiring in July of 2020. Jamie was a supervisor who understood the importance of building up and supporting his staff and was admired and respected in his field. He was very proud to have served as superintendent at three facilities but most proud to have been chosen in 2015 to serve as first deputy superintendent at Clinton CF during a very difficult time in its history. His devotion to all law enforcement and our military was unyielding. Jamie loved to golf, and spent many younger days out on the course weekly with his father and brothers, and more recently with his brothers, son and nephews. He very much enjoyed going to lunch with his friends and fellow retirees. Jamie was happiest at his home in Jacks Reef with his wife Amy entertaining and cooking for all of his family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed watching new generations of family fish and swim off his dock on the Seneca River or enjoying a campfire and talking. There will be a celebration of life in his honor at the family residence with particulars to follow shortly. Anyone wishing to make a memorial in Jamie's honor is encouraged to donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation by going to www.T2T.org. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, has care of arrangements. Please share online tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.

JAMIE MICHAEL LaMANNA

November 18, 1958 - July 2, 2024