MANUEL GARCIA JR.
August 25, 1923 - November 5, 2017
Manuel Garcia, Jr, 94, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Syracuse to the late Manuel and Carmen (Perez) Garcia in 1923. He was a World War II veteran serving with the Seabees and US Navy. Manuel went to work for NY Tel where he was a mechanic, lineman and watchman’s engineer spanning more than 40 years before retiring in 1986. He then enjoyed working many years with his son at Garcia’s Automotive. He was a member of NY Tel Pioneers and the Geddes Veterans Association. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Antoinette (Sauro) in 2015 and his brother Sabino “Bill” Garcia. He is survived by his son; Richard (Paula), of Solvay, 2 daughters; Joann and Deborah Garcia, both of Solvay, 3 grandsons; Richard (Amanda), of Camillus, Paul (Jana), of Onondaga Hill and Daniel, of Solvay, 2 great-grandchildren; Mason and Mateo and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:30 am Friday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Syracuse. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue. Please offer online tributes for Manuel at www.bagozzitwins.com.
Manuel Garcia, Jr, 94, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Syracuse to the late Manuel and Carmen (Perez) Garcia in 1923. He was a World War II veteran serving with the Seabees and US Navy. Manuel went to work for... View Obituary & Service Information