Manuel S. “Mannie” Fonseca

Fonseca, Manuel “Mannie” of Hingham, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, passed away February 23, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Julianne (Coleman) Fonseca of Hingham. Loving Dad of Andrew Caporale of Hingham. Cherished son of Shirley Fonseca of Quincy and the late Edward Fonseca. Stepfather of Melyssa Pearson and her husband Seth of Beverly, William McCarthy and his wife Tara of Stoughton, and Timothy McCarthy of Quincy. Brother of Edward Fonseca, and Bobby Fonseca and his wife Barbara, all of Quincy. Stepgrandfather of Owain and Morgan McCarthy. Godfather of Jessica Fonseca and Nicole Bertrand. Lifelong friend of Julio Leitao of Plymouth. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mannie’s family was the central part of his life. A major Boston sports fan, he especially enjoyed both the Red Sox and Patriots. His interests included constructing model airplanes, dancing, cruises to Bermuda and his two Pugs, Coco and Huggie. Mannie was a property manager for the DAI Property Management Company in Braintree for six years. He was a former employee of Stop & Shop for many years. A gentle soul, Mannie will be remembered for his sincerity, kindness and wonderful smile. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.