John David Manzo Obituary

The family announces the passing of John David Manzo (Alpharetta, Georgia) on October 3, 2026. John David, born on March 10, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: the mother of his children Winifred Jean Manzo; his parents, Samuel Manzo and Beatrice Collura Manzo; and his sisters, Shirley Macklin, Nancy Durfee and Linda Gore.

He is survived by: his wife Martha Ortega Manzo; his daughters, Laura Althea Backes (Christopher) and Sara Ann Manzo (Matthew); his stepson Ricardo Rodríguez (Angelita); his grandchildren, Nicholas Frederick Backes, Lilliana Winifred Backes, Walter Joseph Baranauskas, Winifred Rose Baranauskas and Silvana Rodríguez; and his sisters, Bernice Collura and Sandra Waling (Joseph). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Free Chapel (3755 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022).

In lieu of flowers, donations "in memory of John David Manzo" may be made in support of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for the purpose of Winship Glenn Family Breast Center Fund at https://giving.emory.edu.