Obituary for Thomas Spencer Mannion
Ogdensburg, NJ: On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Thomas Spencer Mannion, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Ogdensburg, NJ. He was born in the Washington Heights section of “The Bronx”. He graduated from Bedford Park Academy where he was the captain of the basketball team. It was there he met his wife, Kathi who was the captain of the cheerleading squad. They were together for more than 50 years and are together again now. Spencer was a great brother and family man.
Spencer lived in New York City and worked as the manager of the Blarney Stone Bar and Restaurant in Manhattan for many years. In 1977, he moved to Ogdensburg, NJ with his wife to raise his four daughters. In Ogdensburg, Spencer and his wife opened Mannion’s Wines and Liquor Store on Main Street, which was a successful small family owned business for 20 years. He also worked as a bus driver for Lakeland Bus Lines and for New Jersey Transit for many years. Along with his wife, Spencer was a volunteer first responder with the Wallkill Valley First Aid Squad. They assisted in many life and death calls in the Northern New Jersey area and were very involved with the community. Throughout the years he also coached many of his daughter’s sports teams. As a member of the Legion Riders he was a motorcycle enthusiast and patriot. He proudly made the trip when his motorcycle club drove to Washington, DC. He was a member of the American Legion Post 132 where he spent many hours and days there volunteering. This became a home away from home for him where he made many lifelong friends. He was known for his quick witted humor and generous spirit.
He is survived by his brother Mark, his four daughters Kristie Mannion Guest and her husband, Walter), Tammie Mannion and her fiancée, Patrick, Danielle Mannion and her fiancée, Kelly, and Shana Mannion Babcock and her husband, Dougie). His grandchildren were the light of his life. Joshua, Skyler, Gavin, Angelina, Thomas, Brieanna, Izabella, Khloe, Lucas, Shaila and Daltyn made Opa/Pa a happy man. Spencer had a very special relationship with his wife’s family. More a brother than a brother in law. His many nieces and nephews were very close to Uncle Spencer. His kindness and caring could always be counted on.
He is predeceased by his sister Marie, his wife Kathi, and two grandchildren Jesse Douglas and Zoey Marie Babcock.
The family will receive their friends at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Thomas of Aquin RC Church, Ogdensburg, NJ at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Thomas Cemetery, Ogdensburg, NJ. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers to Tunnels2towers Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Spencer lived in New York City and worked as the manager of the Blarney Stone Bar and Restaurant in Manhattan for many years. In 1977, he moved to Ogdensburg, NJ with his wife to raise his four daughters. In Ogdensburg, Spencer and his wife opened Mannion’s Wines and Liquor Store on Main Street, which was a successful small family owned business for 20 years. He also worked as a bus driver for Lakeland Bus Lines and for New Jersey Transit for many years. Along with his wife, Spencer was a volunteer first responder with the Wallkill Valley First Aid Squad. They assisted in many life and death calls in the Northern New Jersey area and were very involved with the community. Throughout the years he also coached many of his daughter’s sports teams. As a member of the Legion Riders he was a motorcycle enthusiast and patriot. He proudly made the trip when his motorcycle club drove to Washington, DC. He was a member of the American Legion Post 132 where he spent many hours and days there volunteering. This became a home away from home for him where he made many lifelong friends. He was known for his quick witted humor and generous spirit.
He is survived by his brother Mark, his four daughters Kristie Mannion Guest and her husband, Walter), Tammie Mannion and her fiancée, Patrick, Danielle Mannion and her fiancée, Kelly, and Shana Mannion Babcock and her husband, Dougie). His grandchildren were the light of his life. Joshua, Skyler, Gavin, Angelina, Thomas, Brieanna, Izabella, Khloe, Lucas, Shaila and Daltyn made Opa/Pa a happy man. Spencer had a very special relationship with his wife’s family. More a brother than a brother in law. His many nieces and nephews were very close to Uncle Spencer. His kindness and caring could always be counted on.
He is predeceased by his sister Marie, his wife Kathi, and two grandchildren Jesse Douglas and Zoey Marie Babcock.
The family will receive their friends at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Thomas of Aquin RC Church, Ogdensburg, NJ at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Thomas Cemetery, Ogdensburg, NJ. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers to Tunnels2towers Foundation would be greatly appreciated.