Anthony Joseph "AJ" Manietta,  age 88, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1934 to the late Rose (Persak) and Anton Manietta.

AJ was a lifelong resident of Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School class of 1952.  On February 14, 1953, he married Suzanne Waldorf.  He loved fishing, golf and gardening.  He enjoyed following his grandchildren and great grandchildren to all their sporting events.  He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Coal City Area Club and Hole in One Club at the Dwight Country Club where he was a member.  He was the family's "mister fix it"!  If it was broke, call Dad.  He was a member of Carpenters Local 916 and a diehard Cubs fan which included watching them take the championship in 2016.

He is survived by 4 children, Susan (Doug) Wills, Linda (Jack) Naiden, Anthony (Lori) Manietta and Kim (Greg) Hodgen; 10 grandchildren, Tracy (Chris) Carlson, Allan (Jill) Wills , Nikki (TJ) Peters, Lindsey (Andrew) Steenson, Brian (Arica) Naiden, Brittni (Jim) Kollker, Molly Manietta, Scott (Meghan ) Hodgen, Jeffrey (Melissa) Hodgen and Ashley (Kyle) Lardi; 23 great grandchildren, Brendon, Drew, Evan, Derek, Alex, Maggie, Jackson, Alice, Daphne, Isabelle, Audrey, Maya, Cora, Hailey, Bryce, Tyler, Teagan, Addison, Averie, Harper, Scout, Cooper and Ruger; a sister Rosann Manietta; and 3 sisters-in-law, Betty Manietta, Mary Manietta and Anne Manietta.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Manietta; 3 brothers Raymond, Carl and John Manietta; a sister Joann Klover; a sister-in-law Lois Manietta and a brother-in-law Richard Klover; and a special aunt and godmother Marcella Schultz.

Pallbearers are Allan Wills, Scott Hodgen, Jeffrey Hodgen, Brian Naiden, Troy Manietta and Ronnie Manietta.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Assumption Catholic Church for a 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial.  Father Josh Miller will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood. A funeral luncheon will immediately follow at the Berst Center Hall with lunch provided by the Martha's. Visitation will be on Monday, June 27th from 4-8 pm at Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Drive, in Coal City.  An online guest book is available at www.ferrarifuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Assumption Church Building Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.