Manuel Pereira

Manuel Pereira, 72, of Fayetteville, left his earthly home to go to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016.

Manny was born to the late Alessio and Maria De Silva Pereria on June 22, 1944. He served in the U.S. Army for 4 years, and upon returning to the states went to work for Black & Decker for 36 years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emma Lou Pereira of the home; daughters, Tammy Brocato of Fayetteville and Renae Pereira of Lakeville, MN; son, Max Pereira of Fayetteville; brothers, John and Joe Pereira of New Jersey; grandsons, Dustin Jacobs of SC, Brandon Jacobs of Lakeville, MN, and Kaiden Pereira of Fayetteville; and a special granddaughter, Nevaeh Finocchio of Fayetteville.

Manny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.