Delmon Louis Mancuso

Delmon Louis Mancuso, 85 of Franklin, NC passed away at Angel Medical Center in Franklin on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Del was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 18, 1937, to Anne and Louis Mancuso. He attended Van Nuys High School, Class of 55. Del was a Navy Veteran, serving 1955 – 1958 on the Destroyer USS Hamner DD-718.

Del married Patricia Ann Raymond on May 4,1963 at First United Methodist Church in North Hollywood.  They were married for over 60 years. Together they had 2 children, Sherri Ann and Mark Louis. Del and Pat lived in California, Nevada, and Florida before retiring to Franklin 20 years ago.

Del was proud of his service in the Navy and shared his memories from his time on the USS Hamner DD-718 with everyone he met. In 2006, Del became an active member of the USS Hamner DD-718 Association, and his enthusiastic support of the association will be missed by all.

Pat followed Del home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Del is survived by his daughter, Sherri Ann Mancuso of Florida, grandsons Kevin Michael Barker of Florida and Nicholas Clark Barker of Virginia, and sister Elaine Louise Mancuso of Tennessee, and various nieces, nephews, and cousins from California to New York. Del was predeceased by parents Anne and Louis Mancuso, and son Mark Louis Mancuso.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 962 Old US 70 Hwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Questions may be addressed to the cemetery at 828-669-0684.

Memorial donations may be made to any non-profit benefiting Veterans, Parkinson’s Disease, or Prostate Cancer.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Mancuso family.