Emanuel Efrain Enriquez

Emanuel Efrain Enriquez, 81 years old, passed away on June 14, 2024 in Monmouth Beach, NJ. Mannie, born on April 1, 1943, in Chetumal Mexico, was a man with a smile that could melt anyone's heart. He cherished life's every moment, finding joy in playing guitar and keyboard, traveling, dining out, attending beach concerts and simply sitting on the marina watching beautiful sunsets with his wife. He was the life of the party, playing music and making margaritas for everyone around him. Over the last 16 years, Mannie hosted monthly karaoke parties in the summer at his Wharfside community in Monmouth Beach and brought joy to all his neighbors and friends.

Mannie was so loved by all, including his friends, family and all of the wonderful nurses and doctors who cared for him over the last 18 months.  He has gone to heaven with no enemies.

Mannie is survived by his loving wife Patricia Enriquez of Monmouth Beach, his twin daughters Janine St. Clair and Nicole Enriquez of Philadelphia, his sons-in-law Shawn St. Clair and Patrick Edwards and his adored granddaughters Mina and Marielle Edwards. Mannie is also survived by his sisters Erendira Enriquez Medina of Guadalajara Mexico and Carmen Enriquez Frangos and brother-in-law Argiris Frangos of Athens Greece, his loving nieces and nephews in the United States, Mexico, and Greece. He is predeceased by his parents, Amalia Enriquez Jimenez and Raymundo Efrain Enriquez de Cruz.

Educated in Mexico and the US, Mannie graduated with a master's degree in computer science from Stevens Institute in Hoboken, N.J. He had a successful career designing computer networks at ITT in Clifton, N.J. Mannie's passion for chess led him to become the National Chess Champion of Mexico for four consecutive years in the 1960's.

Visitation will be held  to honor Mannie's life at Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch, N.J. on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 1 pm until the time of the service at 4:00 pm at which words of remembrance and eulogies will be given. Contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 14 Commerce Drive Suite 301, Cranford NJ 07016 Web: https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 Web: http://www.stjude.org/. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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