“Forever Loved, Never Forgotten”
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On July 29, 1968, tragedy struck the USS Charles F. Adams. While in port in Naples, Italy, Adams crew members were performing a routine procedure known as a "bottom blow". During the process a 1,200 lb. P.S.I. steam line ruptured and BT3 Terrence Manganello was killed instantly. The following was supplied by his sisters, Joan and Betty Ann: Terrence Joseph Manganello was born in Elkins, W. VA July 11, 1947. His family settled in Rochester, New York. During his second semester at Monroe Community College, Terry enlisted in the Navy. His father was quoted as saying, "Terry felt it was his duty to serve.“ Terry had one and one half years left to serve in the Navy when the tragedy struck on the USS Charles F. Adams while in port in Naples, Italy on July 29, 1968. At that time Terry was survived his parents John J. Manganello, and T. Laverne Ives and three sisters, Jane Weerasinghe, Joan, and Betty Ann Manganello. Terry is buried in Rochester, NY. Terry’s sisters continue to hold Terry very close to their heart and reminisce about him often. His sisters remember his sense of humor, warmth, and passion for life.