William Charles Mannery, 75 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2012 atTempleUniversityHospital,Philadelphia,PA.  Born inAtlantic City,NJhe lived in Brigantine, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 32 years ago.  He served in the Army National Guard from 1957 to 1959 and worked as a mechanic for NJ Transit inAtlantic City.  He was a member of the MICA Club in Little Egg Harbor, he was a proud husband and father and enjoyed boating and fishing.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Dr. Grace Conway Mannery, daughters Cheryl Tippin (James), Kim Hall, Karen Mannery, and Kathleen Dunigan, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother-in-law Robert Holmes.  He was predeceased by his sister Hazel “Cis” Holmes. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 31, 2012 from 2 to 4pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 4pm at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087.  For driving directions or to send condolences please go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Popcorn Park Zoo at www.ahscares.org.