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Francis E Manion 1917 - 1993

Francis E Manion of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on February 26, 1917 in New Orleans. He was married to Mary Elizabeth (Kernan) Manion at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church 1230 South Carrollton Avenue, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County United States, and they were together until Francis' death on November 4, 1993. Francis Manion was buried at Greenwood Cemetary in New Orleans.
Francis E Manion
New Orleans, Orleans County, LA 70118
February 26, 1917
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
November 4, 1993
New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana, United States
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  • 02/26
    1917

    Birthday

    February 26, 1917
    Birthdate
    New Orleans, Louisiana USA
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Francis father: John Manion; mother: Elvina O'Connor both parents were longtime residents of New Orleans
  • Early Life & Education

    attended Jesuit HS; began Loyola and wanted to become a lawyer; then schooling interrupted by WW2.
  • Religious Beliefs

    was very active in Catholic Church as he was very influenced by his Jesuit HS experience. A dear friend was Fr. "Hootie" McGowan (sp?); an in-law, Fr. Lange was also a Jesuit.
  • Military Service

    served as a bomber pilot (? B24) in WW2 and flew in Pacific Theater. Crash-landed on a beach - out of fuel - on return from a mission. (see site: pacificwrecks for pics)
  • Professional Career

    initially after the war, went into the boiler (home heating) business as a boiler salesman. Then trained in insurance and worked as an independent agent for his adult life. Hurricane season was always a worry as his clients would experience massive losses. And then his risk rating was affected and the insurers would drop him, or go out of business. Cared deeply about his clients.
  • Personal Life & Family

    active member of Southern Yacht Club where he served as race committee chair for several years. active golfer and member of New Orleans Country Club.
  • 11/4
    1993

    Death

    November 4, 1993
    Death date
    cardiovascular (stroke)
    Cause of death
    New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Greenwood Cemetary in New Orleans, LA
    Burial location
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Mary Elizabeth (Kernan) Manion

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Francis E Manion

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church 1230 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70118 United States
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Francis's Death
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November 4, 1993
Francis's death date
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