Celebrating the life of
Rita Trapani Maner
April 17, 1924 - December 05, 2009
Mrs. Rita Trapani Maner, born April 17, 1924 passed away peacefully at her home on Wilmington Island on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Mrs. Maner is the daughter of John Mary and Mary Lovett Trapani of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis B. Maner, twin Brother, Reid Trapani, John Trapani and Sisters, Julia Cannon, Loyola Stafford, and Sister Mary Christine R.S.M..
A proud, native Savannahian, Mrs. Maner graduated from Saint Vincent's Academy and was a familiar face while volunteering at Saint Vincent's attended by her daughter, and Benedictine where her sons attended, as well as Sacred Heart.
Mrs. Maner is survived by five children: Daughter, Mrs. Leslie Maner Weigt and her Husband, Mr. Robert Weigt of Phoenix, Arizona; and Sons, Mr. Robert Maner, Sr. and his Wife, Shelia Dudley-Maner of Savannah; Dr. Donald Maner and his Wife, Mary Elizabeth Maner of Augusta, GA; Mr. Daniel Maner and his Wife, Elizabeth Maner of Charlotte, N.C.; and Mr. Lawrence Maner and his Wife, Laurie Maner of Savannah, GA; brothers, Bert and Thomas Trapani and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Trapani and brother-in-law, Nick Stafford; 18 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren, who adored and cherished their beloved Grandmother.
Mrs. Maner is a Communicant of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Wilmington Island, Georgia and always an active parishioner in supporting Saint Peter's School and Parish. Father Patrick O'Brien was with Mrs. Maner at her passing and remained a loyal friend after his retirement and throughout her long illness.
The Maner Family would like to thank Mrs. Lunetta Hunter and Mrs. Lashandra Harris for devotion and companionship for our Mother and Hospice Savannah for their loving care and health ministry.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a Christian Wake Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be assigned to Saint Vincent's Academy on behalf of the "Mary Lovett Trapani Memorial Scholarship Fund".
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Leslie, I extend my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dear mother. I remember her fondly, as a sweet and gentle lady. May God bless you during this very sad time. Joanne and Jeanne
- Joanne Jenkins, Savannah, GA
Dear Maner family, My heart was saddened at the death of your mother. She was a sweet person and a kind neighbor on W. 49th Street. May God give you the peace that only He can give during this time. Have happy memories of your family,
- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville,, GA
Our Deepest Sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McNamara
- Thomas McNamara, , GA
Leslie, I extend my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your dear mother. I remember her fondly, as a sweet and gentle lady. May God bless you during this very sad time. Joanne and Jeanne
- Joanne Jenkins, Savannah, GA
Dear Maner family, My heart was saddened at the death of your mother. She was a sweet person and a kind neighbor on W. 49th Street. May God give you the peace that only He can give during this time. Have happy memories of your family,
- Betty Quarterman Lunceford, Centerville,, GA
Our Deepest Sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McNamara
- Thomas McNamara, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
