Frank B. Manarchy
August 31, 1930 — February 18, 2011
Frank B. Manarchy, 80, Rockford, died peacefully at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in his home.nbsp; Born Aug. 31, 1930, in Rockford, son of Frank and Laura Parrovechio Manarchy.nbsp; Graduated from West High School in 1950.nbsp; He was employed as a medical photographer at Rockford Memorial Hospital and the University of Chicago for most of his career.nbsp; He also taught photography at Rockford College and Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois.nbsp; Married Margaret E. Parlapiano on Nov. 28, 1953; she died Jan. 14, 1992.nbsp; He later married Elena Scerbo.nbsp; Member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and the Cathedral of St. Peter.nbsp; Frank was a life-long learner who loved the Bible and reading scripture.nbsp; He was an avid wood carver who spent many hours carving beautiful creations for his friends and family.nbsp; He had a beautiful singing voice and was a great storyteller.nbsp; He always loved playing golf, especially with his brothers. Frank was an active, loving grandfather.nbsp; He visited his grandchildren regularly and generously brought little tokens of love to each of them.
Survivors include his children, Linda Cleary, Karla (Scott) Clark both of Rockford, Dana Manarchy, Sycamore, Paula (John) Sentovich and Frank (Karen) Manarchy also of Rockford; grandchildren, Sean Cleary, Jordan and Jonathan Clark, Nick, Margaret, Tommy and Sarah Marie Sentovich; step- grandson, Jacob (Jessica) Croutcher and their daughter, Leigha.nbsp; He was the last of seven children; predeceased by 3 sisters, 3 brothers, his parents, 2 spouses, and grandson Ryan Roy Cleary. Franks family would like to thank his dedicated caregiver, Amanda Jenkins for her compassionate care.nbsp;
Mass of Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in the Cathedral of St. Peter with Msgr. Thomas C. Brady officiating.nbsp; Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with a Prayer Service to held at 7:30 p.m.nbsp; Visitation also from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.