We are sad to announce that on May 12, 2025, at the age of 85, Manuel F. Vara (Rahway, New Jersey) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Manuel F. Vara to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Manuel may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andres Vara and Manuela Vara; and his brothers, Ramon Vara, Joe Fernandez and Andres Vara.
He is survived by: his wife Maria Castro; his children, Lisa Vara and Manny; his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Vara; and his grandchildren, Gabriella and Michael Vara.
Viewing will be held on Friday, May 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lehrer Gibilisco Funeral Home (275 W Milton Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Divine Mercy Parish (232 Central Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065).