From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Dr. William E. McManus, 80, Vero Beach
January 24, 1941 – January 30, 2021
Dr. William Ellis McManus died on January 30, 2021 at the age of 80 from COVID-19. He graduated as valedictorian from Shelter Island High School in 1959 and was the first inductee into the Shelter Island scholar athlete hall of fame for his accomplishments in basketball and baseball. Bill set his sights on becoming a dentist at a young age. He graduated from Brown University with an A.B. in chemistry in 1963 and went on to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Columbia University School of Dentistry in 1968, receiving the distinguished Ella Marie Ewell medal for proficiency in dentistry, and the pedodontics and oral surgery awards.
He started his dental career as a Captain in the U.S. Army in the dental corps in Vietnam from 1968-1970 and received the National defense service medal, Vietnam service medal, Vietnam campaign medal and Army commendation medal. He then moved to East Hampton, NY and practiced general dentistry from 1970-2006. He had a great rapport with his patients, and treated people from all walks of life, from farmers and artists to writers and international musicians. He was president of the dental staff at Southampton Hospital and was invited to be a member of the New York Academy of Dentistry. He also served as president of the East Hampton Lion’s Club. Growing up and living on the eastern end of Long Island, he loved to clam, fish, and hunt and would happily barter for fresh catch or lobster from his fisherman patients. He took great pride in what he did and worked hard to help his patients.
He retired to Grand Harbor in Vero Beach, FL and enjoyed golf. In 2013 he won the member-guest championship with his late brother in-law Admiral Robert E. Kramek. Bill had said before the tournament, “we’re not going to win anything but we’ll have a good time” and to their delight they took the whole thing.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Kramek to whom he has been married 55 years, two daughters Eileen Mason and Kathleen McManus, and three grandsons, William and Edward Mason and Jack McManus.
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
Francis Paul Celano, 93, Sebastian
January 8, 1928 – January 27, 2021
Mr. Francis Paul Celano, 93, died January 27, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic – Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York , lived 50 years in Riverdale, NY and the remaining years in Sebastian, Florida.
Francis was a graduate of Fordham University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He retired after serving many years in the medical field as an administrator.
He was a veteran of WWII and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp.
Francis was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, Florida.
Survivors include wife of 28 years, Christine Robinson Celano of Sebastian, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Breadline 144 West 32nd Street New York, NY 10001 or the charity of one’s choice.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 am on Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, Florida.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Carolyn Rose Riley-Griems, 77, Howe, Indiana
December 17, 1943 – February 01, 2021
Carolyn Rose Riley-Griems, 77, of Howe, Indiana, went to heaven Monday, February 1, 2021 with her family by her side.
