Dec. 25, 2008SOUTH BEND - Thomas R. (Manuszak) Manak, died December 25, 2008, in his home after an extensive illness. He was born in South Bend, In, to Walter and Catherine Manuszak, and besides his parents was preceded in death by his brothers, John of South Bend, Richard of Goleta, CA, Walter of Lebanon, PA, and his sister, Marge of Santa Barbara, CA. Tom graduated from Central High School in 1941 after considerable success in football, including being names All State. He was then recruited by Frank Leahy to play on Leahy's first freshman team at Notre Dame. His college years were interrupted by World War II, and he served as a Second Lieutenant and Finance Officer at Third Army Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. While on leave in South Bend, in 1945, he married the former Marjorie Meuleman, who died in 1977. She was the mother of his three children. Upon his discharge form the Army, Tom returned to Notre Dame. He chose to concentrate on his studies and completion of his degree rather than returning to football. He graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in business in 1948. After a short employment with the former H.D. Lee Company, he went to work in real estate and right-of-way for Indiana & Michigan Power Company, from which he retired in 1985, after 36 years. In 1980 he married the former Edith Veltri, who survives. He is also survived by his sons, James of Indianapolis, William of Sacramento, CA, and his daughter, Sue Ann Leboza of Green Oaks, IL, as well as grandchildren, Whitney Sullender of Indianapolis, Matthew and Marisa Manak of California and Ben, Zachary and Abigail Leboza of Green Oaks, IL. Also surviving are his brother, George of Goleta, California, and many nieces and nephews. Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Parish at Notre Dame, and the retirees Club of I&M. He enjoyed travel, and was pleased to revisit many of the areas in Europe familiar from his time in the Army. He faithfully followed Notre Dame football. He especially enjoyed his weekly meeting with the little select group of "experts" who met on Monday to critique the games. Cremation will be handled by McGann-Hay Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the McGann-Hay-Granger Chapel, 13260 S.R. 23 at Cherry Road from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, with memorial services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637, or to the Humane Society of South Bend. To send condolences please visit www.mcgannhay.com.