Nicholas Daniel Manna Jr.

Mr. Nicholas D. Manna Jr., 92, of Upton MA and formerly of Milford MA died Monday (November 2, 2026) at

Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Grace M. (Ruggiero) Manna.

Nicholas was born in Milford MA, the son of the late Nicholas D. Manna and the late Dora (Borghi) Manna. He attended Milford public schools, graduating from Milford High School. He also attended Holy Cross College in Worcester MA and later attained his bachelor’s degree in business from Suffolk University.

Nicholas was first employed as a young man working as an accountant at Honeywell Corporation, followed by employment at various other companies as an accountant. Lastly, he was employed as an accountant & controller at Rodman Ford.

Nicholas was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the US Army. He was a longtime member of the ITAV Post of Milford MA.

Nicholas was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Milford MA, where he had served as a Eucharistic minister. He loved his many trips to Newport RI and sitting by the ocean. He was also an avid NE Patriots fan and was a season ticket holder for 20 years.

Along with his beloved wife, he is survived by his 3 children: Ann T. Gabor and her husband Bruce Gabor of Milford MA, Susan M. Manna of Plainville MA and Scott P. Manna and his wife Charlotte Grillo-Manna of Hopedale MA; his 4 grandchildren: Danielle R. Gabor of Milford MA, Connor Rosenblatt and his wife Sophia Chau of Davis CA, Kate (Rosenblatt) Hafling and her husband Justin Hafling of Medford MA and Alexandra Manna of Lawrence MA; his great granddaughter: Brooke Hafling; his sister: Pauline Gallerane of Holliston MA; also several nieces & nephews.

Nicholas was the brother of the late Daniel Manna and the late Norma Atwood.

In accordance with his wishes a Private Funeral will be held Friday (November 6th) from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in the LOWER CHAPEL of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main Street, Milford MA. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Milford MA. There are no funeral home visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, c/o Sacred Heart Rectory, 5 East Main Street, Milford MA 01757 or to The Oliva Cancer Comfort Fund, c/o Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation, 14 Prospect Street, Milford MA 01757.