Helen A. Manger "Nana" (nee Smith) died on Friday, February 26, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in the Vailsburg Section of Newark on December 28, 1924. She moved to Lake Hiawatha where she raised her family and then to Barnegat Light (LBI). She affectionately referred to her shore home as the "Funny Farm" where everyone enjoyed the beach and created many fond memories. Helen eventually moved to Barnegat, NJ.
Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Smith, and the youngest of ten children.
She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert G. Manger who was her high school sweetheart. She is survived by her loving children Herbert J. Manger, Kathleen Ippolito and husband Tony, and Mariann Ezyske and husband John, as well as her dear sister Grace Green of Verbo Beach, Florida.
Nana had eight beautiful grandchildren Dawn Manger, Cindy Gould and husband Michael, James Manger, Dr. Anthony Ippolito and wife Sharon, Nichole Ippolito Esq., Michael Ippolito, Kelly Roman and husband Michael, and Casey Ezyske, three great grandchildren Mikey Gould, Anthony Ippolito IV and Sean Ippolito and beloved extended family Margie Seufert, Nancy Savoy, and Filomena Ippolito. . Many family members, nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention were also blessed to have Helen in their lives.
Helen enjoyed a rich and fulfilling career with the Bendix Corp. in Teterboro, NJ retiring in 1982.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Helen's life on Monday, March 1 from 3pm-7pm at the William J. Leber Funeral Home in Chester, NJ. There will be a 10am funeral mass offered on Tuesday, March 2nd at St. Lawrence Church in Chester, NJ. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ.
Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942. Arrangements by William J. Leber F.H. 15 Furnace Rd. Chester, N.J. (908) 879-3090. For directions and online condolences visit www.williamjleberfh.com.