Mr. Eric "Rick" R. Manton Sr.

October 9, 1934 - March 8, 2022

Eric "Rick" R Manton, Sr. of Philadelphia PA., died March 8, 2022 at his home. He was born October 9, 1934. to Eric R. and Anne (Burns) Manton. Graduate of Roman Catholic High School. Eric was a Loving husband, father, comedian, truck driver, politician, electrician, jack of all trades. Life of the party, loved to joke, wonderful singer, and most of all loved to make people laugh. He would give you the shirt off his back and had a heart of gold. Husband to the late Patricia "Pat" (Beltz), loving father to late Patricia Bauer, Helen Holland (Gary Holland) the late Eric "Ricky" Manton Jr. Very loving Grandfather to Sean (Kate) Christina, Matthew, Michael (Jess) land Gary (Veronica) Holland Jr. Great-grandfather to Dominick, Michael, Arianna and Logan Holland. Very Dear long time friend to Theresa Downey. He is one of nine children. Brothers and sister;, the late Harry, Mary, late James (Jimmy) William (Bill), late George, Margaret "Peggy", Ann and Eileen. Many nieces and nephews who adored him as he did them and they know "Who Loves You Baby". He did that's who. Would also like to mention the late Marion Banks whom he loved very much and shared many happy years together. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul (Chapel) at 10 a.m. on Friday Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers the family requests Mass Cards for their father. Arr. Dinan Funeral Home, Phila., PA. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com