Joseph J Maniscalco

Joseph J Maniscalco was born in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1923 to parents Frank & Jennie Maniscalco.  He was raised in the Los Angeles area and graduated from Huntington Park High School.  Prior to joining the military, Joe played professional baseball for a farm-league.  Joe proudly served his country in the US Army in WWII for three years and was discharged as a SSGT.

Professionally, Joe worked selling heavy duty truck parts to all the major retailers for over 35 years.  He then owned and operated Enchanted Treasures Antique Mall for 13 years, first in Lake Elsinore, then Murrieta.  Joe had a life-long love of baseball and was an avid Angels fan.  He also enjoyed traveling.  He traveled all of the United States and parts of Canada in his RV with his wife Paula. 

Joe passed away at home in Temecula, California on May 18, 2017.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years Paula; Daughter Joy; grandsons Brent & Kenneth Manion; Brothers John & Richard Manis; Niece Elaine Pitt; and nephew Bill Miller.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Maxine.  Joe was a simple man that was very personable.  His family will miss his generous heart and kind ways.  A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 11:31 am at Riverside National Cemetery.  

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