Ben Manna Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ben Manna of Putnam Valley, New York, who passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Ben may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ben touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his brother Charles Manna. He is survived by: his father Michael; his wife Nanette Manna (Auletta); his children, Michael Manna (Valentina Fresta) and Cara Johannessen (Scott); and his grandchildren, Lacey, Jett, Maddox, Finn and Milo.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in memory of Ben Manna to the Putnam Valley Community Food Pantry (https://www.putnamvalleyfoodpantry.org).
