Maryann Manni

Maryann Manni - Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family, in the town of Bodega on January 11, 2011. Born on December 5th, 1935, in San Francisco, her family later purchased a Chicken Farm on Todd Road in 1946. Maryann attended Todd School in Santa Rosa and later attended Santa Rosa High School. Maryannâ??s passion was preparing her wonderful meals for relatives and friends. She developed a passion to cook from her mother and always was proud to share. She was so gracious to pass down family recipes that will be cherished forever. Maryann worked at Harmony School in Occidental, She and her husband started the Fern Grove 4-H Club which helped local kids in the community, was an active member of St. Theresa Church and a Religious Educator. She catered many events throughout Sonoma County. She was always proud of her children and grandchildren. She always encouraged them to reach for the stars, be the best you can be. She encouraged her kids and grandchildren to be involved in activities. Maryann is survived by her husband Chester, Children -Timothy, Joseph, James, Lisa and Christopher. Maryann is also survived by 7 Grandchildren-Dillon, Beau, Amy, Steven, Claudia, Sean, Kevin and numerous nieces and nephews.