Manuel Blanco's Obituary
BLANCO, Manuel, 88, of Tampa, passed away July 11, 2016. He was a 1946 Jesuit High graduate, the owner of Blanco Garage and Fuel Oil Company, a lifelong member of Centro Asturiano and UNICO, and a devout Catholic. Manuel was a loving and devoted family man with a quick smile and a twinkle in his eye. He is preceded in death by his first wife Frances, brother Arthur, and son Manuel, Jr. Manuel is survived by his loving wife Mary De La Paz Blanco, brother Roland Blanco (Judy); children: Elizabeth Blanco, Michael Blanco (Cathy), Arthur Blanco, daughter in law Carol Blanco, grandchildren Caroline, Laura, Audrey, extended family and friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11am with a visitation one hour prior on Thursday, July 14 at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon. Interment will follow at Centro Asturiano Cemetery, Tampa. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Centro Asturiano Building Fund, 1913 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. www.bozaroel.com
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