Lieutenant Commander Louis P. Manfra, of Pembroke Pines, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017, with his family by his side. He was 71 years. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, to the late Alfred and Corinne Manfra. Mr. Manfra proudly served this country in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Lieutenant Commander from 1967 until retirement in 1987. Survived by his daughter, Jenny Levitt and her husband, Josh; sons, Chris Manfra and his wife, Alicia, Dennis Manfra and his wife, Meghan, Louis Manfra and his wife, Kelly; brother, Robert Manfra and his wife, Kathy; and his beloved 10 grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. with Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 5:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
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Alan and Doris Price
September 19, 2017, 12:00 am
I am Donna Merritt’s daughter and have known Lou as long as my mother has. He was such an interesting person to be around, always full of stories and information, and he never failed to bring flowers and delicious homemade pies to our family gatherings. We were fortunate to have Lou be part of our Holiday gatherings for the last several years and will miss him greatly! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Manfra family as you navigate through the loss of your Father…so sorry we couldn’t be there but will be thinking of you all!????
Sandra Lucas Bellrose (Pembroke Pines)
September 19, 2017, 12:00 am
Condolences to Lou’s family and friends. Lou was a great server of our community and our lives. He will be missed. God bless R.I.P.
Pete Cox (McGaheysville, VA)
September 22, 2017, 12:00 am
To the family of Louis Manfra, my sincere condolences. Lou was a dear friend and our classmates at the Coast Guard Academy. We are grieving with you. Please know you are in my prayers during this difficult time. God bless you. Pete Cox
George Sepel (Juneau, Alaska)
September 22, 2017, 12:00 am
I was so sorry to learn of Lou’s passing. He was a fine classmate and good friend those many years ago. Will miss seeing him at our 50th reunion.
Judy Pannesi (Waltham MA)
September 22, 2017, 12:00 am
To Lou’s family my sincere condolences, I will miss him. Lou was a special friend who always had a warm smile that touched my heart. Rest In Peace ?? Lou
Rene Devos
May 7, 2018, 12:00 am
So sorry to hear of Louis’s passing. We shared many happy summer days at the campground in Brant Rock, Ma.
Donna Cubberly
February 24, 2020, 12:00 am
I just learned of Mr. Manfra's death today. I am terribly sorry. I have very fond memories of serving with him at Air Station Cape May in 1980 to 1982. He was a role model for me, an outstanding pilot, and all around great man.