Michele A Manzello

Michele A. (Faford) Manzello, 47, of Shrewsbury, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence on March 17, 2013 with her cherished family by her side after a valiant battle with cancer. Michele was born August 16th 1965, in Worcester, one of three children. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Robert J. Manzello, her beloved son Anthony Manzello, parents Edward and Barbara (Sullivan) Faford, two brothers Edward Faford and his wife Brenda and brother Bob Hughes. She also leaves nieces, Tara, Kelly, Amy, Tracy, Caitlin, Michaella, Paige, and, nephew, Tanner, as well as great nieces and nephews and many friends. Michele grew up in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School class of 1984. She then continued her education at Southern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth), earning her bachelor's degree in Science from Worcester State University. Michele started her career as a chemist at the Wyman Gordon Company where she met the man who would become her soul mate and devoted husband for the next 22 years Robert Manzello. Most recently Michele was a forensic chemist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where she worked for more than 10 years before retiring due to illness. Michele was a dedicated wife and mother, who found her greatest joy in caring for her family. Her son Anthony, whom she placed number one in her life, was her pride and life's inspiration. She had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile that would light up any room. Michele enjoyed entertaining at her home especially during the holiday season. Michele could routinely be found working out daily in the gym or golfing at Tatnuck or Mount Pleasant Country Clubs. She loved the beach, gardening and attending her son's sporting events. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be celebrated on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:00am in St. John's Catholic Church, 44 Temple St. (please go directly to church). Entombment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances in her name can be made to: Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence, 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603.