Joseph John Manza

Joseph John Manza

July 8, 1976 – December 13, 2024

Joseph “Joe” John Manza, 48, of Oakville, Connecticut passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut on 12/13/2024 surrounded by his family and friends after a short battle with Pancreatic cancer. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 8, 1976, to Richard and Jenny Scheerer. He was a longtime resident of Connecticut and was a part of the Waterbury dart league for many years. Joe enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his friends, cooking, and a good taco truck. He was a fan of the NY Mets and the NY Giants. Joe’s sharp wit and sense of humor will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 

Joe is survived by his father Richard Scheerer of Wyoming; daughters: Raelyn Oldfield of Oklahoma, Madison and Brooklyn Manza of Connecticut; two Grandchildren Karter and Ivey Roof of Oklahoma; twin brother Brian Manza of Wyoming; sister Linda Osorio of Wyoming; Megan Davidson, John and Danny Scheerer, Former wife Jenna Markiewicz of Connecticut; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother Jenny Scheerer (2021); Maternal Grandmother Barbara Plantamura (2014), and his sister Tina Marie Taylor (2011).

Joe’s father and sister would like to thank his best friend Becky and his best friend and roommate TJ for taking care of him, loving him, and making him laugh during his battle with cancer. There are not enough words to express the love and appreciation we feel towards you for being by his side when we were not able to be ourselves. Thank you so much. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Diamond Lils Café located at 437 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT on January 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM.