Obituary: Blake A. Manzione, 13, Of Durham

DURHAM, CT — (From North Haven Funeral Home): Blake A. Manzione, 13, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was the beloved son of Krystyn Mayer Manzione and Anthony Manzione.

Born in New Haven on December 23, 2008, and was a 7th grade student at Frank Ward Strong School in Durham.

Blake’s most favorite things to do were playing football with the Falcons, skating, snowboarding, surfing, and driving his yellow go-kart.

Brother of Avery and Quinn, Matthew, and Michelle Manzione. Grandson of William and Linda Mayer, Pasquale Manzione. Nephew of Kyle Mayer, Matthew (Lisa) Manzione. Also survived by his beloved pup Keeva. Predeceased by his grandmother Carol Manzione and great grandparents Stanley and Eileen Lundgren. Blake loved all his aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

His family will remember him as a sweet, beautiful, kind, silly boy who loved climbing trees, swimming, boating, and going to the gym with his poppy.

The visiting hours will Sunday, June 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Everyone please wear their favorite bright colors to symbolize Blake’s beautiful smile. On Monday, June 20, family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 12 noon to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit North Haven Funeral Home here.