Gino A. Manfredi, 48, of Sumneytown, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Pennsburg Manor.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. (Faust) Manfredi, celebrating thirteen years of marriage on June 6, 2011.

        Born in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of Angelo Manfredi, of Red Hill and the late Judy (Brummett) Manfredi.

Gino worked at Buckman’s, Inc. as a truck driver and in the warehouse. He attended St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and enjoyed woodworking, construction and home improvement projects around the house.  Gino is most known and loved for his bass playing and music writing.  He was an avid rock musician, playing in various clubs across the East Coast.  He will be sadly missed by his family and his friends. 

        Surviving, along with his wife and father, are his son, Antonio D. Manfredi, of Sumneytown; stepson, Kenneth Broughton, II, of Lansdale; a sister, Anita Ortiz and husband, Hector, of Bethlehem; two nieces, Monica Vinces, of New Jersey and Maritza Ortiz, of Bethlehem; and two grandnieces, Janiah and Deza Ray.

        A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 with Rev. Robert A. Roncase officiating.  Family and friends are invited to call 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Immediately following the service, there will be a tribute with live music at the funeral home.  Please share memories and offer condolences to the family at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com.

        In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Sharon Manfredi, P.O. Box 188, Sumneytown, PA 18084 to help defray the funeral costs and help with Tony’s Education Fund.