Barbara R. McManus
March 10, 1948 ~ January 3, 2025
Born in:
Bronx, New York
Resided in:
North Haven, Connecticut
Barbara R. McManus, age 76, of North Haven passed away January 3, 2025 after a long illness. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Justin T. McManus, her brother Kevin (Ursula) Platz, and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, George and Camille Bonelli Platz, her brother, Kenneth Platz and her sister Deborah St. Pi.
Born in Bronx, New York on March 10, 1948, she was raised in the Bronx and graduated from St. Barnabas High School and was a National Merit Scholar. Her family spent summers on Cocheco Avenue in Branford where she met her husband when they were children. As a young lady, she worked in NYC before marrying and moving to Connecticut. Barbara spent the majority of her career as controller for Hungerford Pump Services and Connecticut Community Investment Corporation, Window Products of Branford and retired from Nutmeg Advisor Group of North Haven. After retirement, she spent several years volunteering at The Barn in Hamden. A nonprofit consignment shop where she appreciated the comradery of volunteers and constant cycle of customers. Barb was always the life of the party and loved by all she came in contact with. She enjoyed traveling, especially the many trips she and her husband made to Bermuda. She was an “all world” shopper and could not pass a store without going in. As a long time member of the New Haven Country Club, you could always find Barb at the pool on a sunny day with a book. She was an avid needle pointer, enjoyed fine dining, along with music (especially the 60’s) and dancing. Barb will be missed by many!
Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Burial will be private. Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden in care of arrangements. Contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to The Mary Wade Home, www.marywade.org or to the Franciscan Mission at www.franciscanmissions.org . To leave a condolence for her family, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com
Services
Memorial Mass: January 8, 2025 11:00 am
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2819 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-248-0141
McManus Family,
I worked with Barb at CTCIC. Wonderful person. I pray for her eternal rest with our Savior and that the Holy Spirit and the fond memories you have of Barb bring you comfort.
Hey Justin,
Sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Remembering all the fun times we had riding around in your white Oldsmobile as the 3rd wheel with you and Barb, your wedding, my wedding and everything else we did from kindergarten through our early 20s. I insured John Walsh in Bonita Springs for many years and he always kept me abreast of what you were up to at the New Haven CC. Hope you are okay. Say hi to the family. I am in Ave Maria, FL, if you ever get down this way. My phone number is 239-777-5160. Fred Bennetto is in Fort Lauderdale during the winter and Vinny Ruggiero stopped in to see me in the spring. Take care and be well.