Age 98, of Northville. Formerly of Redford, and Detroit. Neil was born in Calumet, Michigan to the late Herman Manley and late Elina Manley (nee Raja). Neil's mother, Elina, his brother, Wesley, and his aunt, Saida Raja perished in the Italian Hall Disaster of December 24, 1913. Neil was retired for 39 years from the Chrysler Corporation after working for 38 years as a machine repairman.

Mr. Manley was the beloved husband of the late Erma M. (nee Johnson). He is survived by four children, Neil H. Manley, Jr., Carolyn E. (Ronald) Stokes, Marilyn E. (Edward) Stewart, and Susanna V. (Bill) Klosterman; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilfred (Eleanor) Manley: and numerous nieces and nephews.

Neil and his late wife, Erma, were long-standing members and volunteers at the Finnish Cultural Center and Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For many decades they spent summers in Kearsarge where their hospitality and sauna privileges were enjoyed by family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 26th 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 or Finnish Cultural Center Association, 35200 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.