Fred Lee Manganice, Sr.

Fred Lee Manganice, Sr., 84, of Groves passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frank and Betty Manganice. Fred was a lifelong area resident and retired as a Supervisor from Texaco after 36 years of service. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Donnie Robbins of Life Church officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Fred is preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Socia and Francis Abdelia and two brothers, Jake Manganice and Joe Manganice. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Clara Dionne Manganice of Groves, daughter, Joan Manganice Hudspeth of Groves, three sons, Fred Manganice, Jr. of Houston, Don Manganice of Groves, and Larry Manganice of Florida, sister, Carrie LaSalle of Port Arthur, four grandchildren, Lisa Trevino, Angela Manganice, Gina Messina, and Jonathan Hudspeth;four great grandchildren, Jacob, Cohen, Tide and Finley. Fred was a wonderful son and a blessing in return to his parents by watching over them his entire life. The most important part of Fred's life was his family and his church. He was a church usher for 19 years and beginning in 1972 he spent many years contributing to the building of churches in this area and around the world. He was a faithful husband to Clara for 63 years and a loving father to his children. Fred was always there for his children, he never denied them and always provided what was best for them. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart and he was deeply devoted to them, taking care of many of their needs. At this time I'd like to thank God and his son, Jesus for keeping us in his grace and peace. I thank him in the name of Jesus-he came time and time again.