Gasper Manno Jr.

Gasper Manno, Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gasper Manno, Sr. and Nora Bono Manno; and his siblings, Dominick Manno, Joseph Manno, Antoinette Martin, Louie Manno, Mateo Manno, Shirley Naquin, Cecile Baronovich, and Gloria Jean Manno. He is the beloved husband of 63 years of Zinnia Boudreaux Manno. He is the loving father of Jan Marie Harrison (Keith). He is the devoted grandfather of Chad Michael Reinhardt, Chase Manno Reinhardt, and Chelsea Marie Reinhardt. He is the loving great grandfather of Cambrie Michelle Reinhardt, and Pearl Allemond. He is the cherished brother of Rose Adkins, and Anthony Manno. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A current resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, former resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, for over 30 years, Gasper was a retired Maintenance Director for Meadowcrest Hospital after 20 years of service and a Director of Plant Operations with Red Star Yeast Company, Belle Chasse for 28 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, caring for his chickens, and gardening, but his true passion was spending quality time with his loving family. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A special thanks to Modern Home Health Hospice and especially nurse Brandi Baker for their compassionate care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM all at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA. Interment OLPH Cemetery, Belle Chasse, LA. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, everyone will be required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.