Manuel Garcia, 67, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 in Port Charlotte.
Manuel was born to the late Rita (nee-Ortiz) and Manuel Garcia on June 15, 1946 in Villalba, Puerto Rico. A U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, Manuel returned and entered law enforcement and a career spanning 25 years as a Police Officer with the city of Gary, Indiana. Retiring to Port Charlotte in 1988, Manuel immediately took a position as Maintenance Director for the Boca Grande Club for the next 25 years. He is a Past President of the Puerto Rican Benefit Society of Gary, Indiana, and attended Murdock Baptist Church in Port Charlotte.
Manuel is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Consuelo Garcia; three sons, Victor, “Ray” Raymond and Jerry Garcia; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; seven sisters, three brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Manuel was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Visitation will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, with Funeral services held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel located at 2151 Tamiami Trail. Committal with Military Honors and Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens cemetery in Port Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 992 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida 33953.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel.