Joseph R. Manfre

Joseph R. Manfre passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished son of the late Mario and Margaret (nee Turchi) Manfre.

Joe is remembered as the devoted husband of Ann Ferry Swan and the late Mary Ann Manfre. He was a beloved father to Marc Manfre (Marybeth) and Gregory Manfre (Mara). His grandchildren Meaghan, Gregory, Caroline, Matthew, Joseph, David, and Payton, and great-grandchildren James and Macklin, were a source of joy for him. He was also a stepfather to OG Swan, Derry Swan (Mike), and Laura Lee Swan (Steve), and a grandfather figure to their children Finnora, Julien, Eamon and Ali. Joe is also survived by his dear brother, Robert Manfre.

Joe was part of the 1959 Catholic Basketball League Championship Team. He graduated from West Catholic High School in 1961, and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps.

Joe devoted his professional career to serving as an administrator with the Upper Darby Township Leisure Services and the Upper Darby School District. He shared his love of basketball for 17 years as a coach at Monsignor Bonner High School, where he had the privilege of working alongside his dear friend, John McNichol. Joe was actively involved in the Upper Darby Republican Party for many years. An athlete through and through, he was an avid golfer and a devoted Phillies and Eagles fan. He was inducted into both West Catholic and Monsignor Bonner Halls of Fame.

Relatives and friends are invited to Joseph’s Visitation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA. His Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:30am at St. John Chrysostom Church, 617 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA followed by his Interment at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.