John Ernie Le Manach, 87, of Independence Township, New Jersey passed away at home with family near on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Born in France on August 1, 1933, he was the son of Pierre and Marie-Louise (Loriquer) Manach.
After immigrating to Canada at almost 18 years old, John eventually married, Started a family and moved them to this area in 1963. John became a Naturalized Citizen in 1973 and loved his country. John was retired from Pipefitters/Steamfitters Union Local 274 and spent many happy years of retirement with his loving wife of 63 years, Laurette (Robichaud) Le Manach, and his family.
A thoughtful welcoming guy, John loved the outdoors, gardening, caring for and roaming his property, and most especially spending time with friends and family. John was a long-time tinker. He liked the challenge of fixing something with “always” what he had on hand. During his retirement John continued his lifelong desire of learning by purchasing a computer and learning about and from it. There is nothing in this world that made him prouder than his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He could sit for hours with a smile on his face watching the little ones. If asked, we are sure he would probably say that his proudest title was “Grandpa”
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Laurette Le Manach; his loving sons Pierre Manach and wife Susan, Robert Manach and wife Robyn; his loving daughters Linda Manach, Lilliane Connaughty and husband Thomas; his loving son-in-law Lance Markowitz; his adored grandchildren, Cinnamon Querrard and wife Sabrina, Andrew Manach and wife Nazreen, Christine Briscoe and husband CJ, Samantha Markowitz and Colton Markowitz; as well as his adored great grandchildren Naomi Good, Zennabelle Manach and Sarah Briscoe. He is also survived by his friends and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased in death by his treasured daughter Sylvie Markowitz and his cherished sister Marie-Louise Raoult.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 4 to 8pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. A funeral service will begin at 7:30pm.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Independence Police Department, 286 US Highway 46 Unit B, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 or Independence First Aid Squad P.O. Box 137 Great Meadows, NJ 07838-0137 or a charity close to your heart.
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Robyn Manach says
October 25, 2020 at 8:14 pmMay you Rest In Peace, your warm heart and big smile will be missed. Thank you for being a great father-in-law to me and raising your son to be a wonderful husband. You will be missed and always in our hearts.
Lance Markowitz says
October 28, 2020 at 12:41 amThank You for such a beautiful daughter that
I got to share my life with.
Thank You for putting up with me and eventually
having faith. I know I would test your patience.
But hey I can be right too.
Thank You for all your help, which you were always
willing to give to any family or friend who asked
without a seconds thought.
Thank You for all the trees in your yard; nothing
I like better than raking leaves for days and days.
You would never let us mow them because you
said you didn’t want the little leaf pieces in your house and implied we were taking the easy way out.
So rake into piles, put into tractor wagon, drive to back of property, rake leaves out of wagon and repeat over and over and over.
Why couldn’t you buy a cyclone rake. Oh I remember; I must be made of money. Well I’m getting the last word on this because you started to mow them there Leaves.
You will be missed.
Claudel Robichaud says
October 28, 2020 at 4:49 pmC’est avec tristesse que nous avons appris le départ de mon oncle.
Je garde précieusement les moments heureux que nous avons pu partager.
Nos pensées vous accompagnent.
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Claudel & Marie-France xxx
Michael Johnson says
October 29, 2020 at 3:21 amMay you Rest In Peace, you were the type of man I always wanted to be. Tough, kind, hard working and always willing to share a bit of advice.The love you had for family and friends was endless. I will always treasure our wine drinking and conversation.
Hal and Beth Lappin says
November 5, 2020 at 1:55 pmLaurette, We are very saddened by John’s passing. You were both a delight to have in the office. Wishing you peace. Hal and Beth Lappin
Marie-Madeleine Raoult says
November 6, 2020 at 7:15 pmJe veux offrir à toute la famille Manach, mes plus sincères condoléances. Nous voici donc doublement endeuillés après le décès, le 30 septembre dernier, de Marie-Louise, ma mère, et la sœur de tonton Jean, voici qu’il nous a quittés lui aussi. Denis et moi pensons très fort à tante Laurette et à vous tous, chères cousines et chers cousins. Je souhaite que nous puissions nous voir dans un prochain avenir pour nous réconforter ensemble. Je vous embrasse tous et toutes.
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