Neil C. Manis, 69, of The Villages, Florida, passed away April 27, 2025, in Panama City, Florida. Born on August 10, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late James Manis and Charlotta Flora Manis.
Neil loved nature and traveled to visit many of the National Parks in our country.
More than nature though, Neil loved his family. He often confirmed his love by saying “it is the greatest joy and privilege of my life to be your father.”
Neil is survived by 4 daughters; Sarah Villatoro of Panama City, FL; Rachel Brenner of Lawrence, MA; Laura Riojas of Calimesa, CA; and Alison Braun of Pennsauken, NJ. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine of Masa, AZ and his brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Kathy Manis of Riverside, CA. Additional survivors include six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to National Park Foundation Gift Processing, P.O. Box 17394, Baltimore, MD 21298-9450.
