Barbara R. McManus

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 8^th 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