Robert Rowland Manning Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Rowland Manning (Ithaca, New York), born in Chester, Connecticut, who passed away on April 29, 2025 at the age of 40. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Rowland Manning to pay them a last tribute.
As Robert Rowland departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Robert Rowland. Though Robert Rowland may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his mother Judith Manning. He is survived by: his girlfriend Vanessa Kern of Ithaca, NY; his father Carl Manning of Chester, CT; his brother Reuben Manning; his sister-in-law Sera Gadbois of Scotland, CT; his brother Steven Manning; his sister-in-law Anne Manning of Littleton, MA; his sister Eileen Manning; and his brother-in-law Daniel Jordan of Westford, MA. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, and countless cousins, uncles, aunts.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Calendar St. James AME Zion Church (116 Cleveland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Calendar Bangs Funeral Home (209 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St James AME Zion Church, https://stjamesithaca.com.
