Emanuel "Manny" L. Pecoraro

COLEBROOK, NEW HAMPSHIRE -- Mr. Emanuel “Manny” L. Pecoraro, 85, of Colebrook, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 19, 2008, at his home in Colebrook after a long period of failing health. Mr. Pecoraro was born January 1, 1923, in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late Joseph Pecoraro and Angie (Occhiulipo) Pecoraro. Manny grew up in Brooklyn, NY, learning the meat-cutting trade as a young boy in his grandfather’s meat shop. At the outbreak of World War II, Manny enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the military as a cook, mostly on PT boats in the Pacific theater of the war. Following his honorable separation from active duty, Manny returned to New York City after the war and continued to work in meat shops perfecting his trade. When the Korean conflict began in the 1950s, he re-enlisted again and served with honor as a Navy cook. In 1965, Manny married Loretta Washburn and they settled in Plaistow, NH. The Pecoraros moved to Colebrook in 1978 where Manny continued his meat-cutting trade, first at the market in North Stratford, and then for many years at The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel and later for LaPerle’s IGA. He always told people that he didn’t have many other hobbies or interests because he loved his work so much. Manny loved to visit with people and talk about food and cooking, especially food that was influenced by his Italian heritage. Mr. Pecoraro was a long-time member of the American Legion, Northland Post #47, in Canaan, Vt. as well as a member of AmVets and the VFW. He leaves behind his wife, Loretta (Washburn) Pecoraro of Colebrook, NH; three sons, Mark A. Pecoraro of Colebrook, Raymond Pecoraro and wife, Janet, of Sanford, Me., and Michael Pecoraro of Gloucester, Mass.; three daughters, Kathleen Benthold and husband, Robert, of Waxhaw, NC, Alice Powers of Exeter, NH, and Charlene Crowly of Danvers, Mass.; a step-daughter, Penny Marshall and husband, Robert, of Bloomfield, Vt.; a sister, Doris; thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Manny is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gus Pecoraro. At his request, there will be no calling hours or services. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Pecoraro family lot in New York. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Pecoraro’s memory may be made to the American Legion, Northland Post, #147, c/o Wilfred Gaudette, Kingsley Road, Canaan, VT 05903. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Emanuel "Manny" L. Pecoraro

January 1, 1923 - November 19, 2008