David L. Manzo

1956

Obituary for David Louis Manzo. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford

Mr. David Louis Manzo, 82, passed away at UMMC in Grenada, MS, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David was born to the late Frank C. and Helen Manzo in Monongah, WV.

Mr. David worked as the lead mechanic for Delta Airlines for many years. He always found joy in tinkering and fixing old engines during his free time. He was known to have a hard work ethic. He never left anything unfinished, finishing the job the correct way the first time. Mr. David also enjoyed being out in the woods hunting, when he wasn’t working on an engine. He also, on occasion, fished but he truly loved hunting.

His family shared a story about how he and his wife, Mrs. Zelma, would have an occasional “cow bird” competitive shooting competition. Mrs. Zelma claimed that the “cow birds” were interfering with the nesting success of the other “good” birds. Mr. David would yell out, “I’ve got two!” Mrs. Zelma would remark back with an over joyed statement of, “Well, I’ve got three!”

Mr. David was a character. Anybody that knew him, knew that he was a funny man and a joy to be around. Upon entering his home, one would find a sign above the door with the statement “Welcome to the Nut House” written on it.

He leaves behind a legacy to his wife, children, and granddaughter of having individual responsibility, always doing the right thing, and to never cheat anyone, but above all, to love and care for your family. His son, remarked that his dad taught him everything he knows, instilling in him, his love for machine repair and the great outdoors.

Mr. David is survived by his wife, Zelma Manzo; daughter Shannon Manzo; son, Frank D. Manzo; a sister, Patricia St. Clair; and granddaughter, Jordanna Twilley.

Mr. David was preceded in death by his parents, Frank C. and Helen Manzo.