Manuel (Manny) T. Padilla
Manuel (Manny) T. Padilla (91) died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home in
Santa Ana, California, surrounded by his loved ones.
Manny is survived by his wife, Betty, of 66 years; children Tom (Sue) Padilla, David
Padilla, Kevin (Lorraine) Padilla and Elisa (Jeff) Willis; grandchildren Evan (Calli)
Padilla and Nicole (Chris) Saveanu; and great-grandchildren William and Henry
Padilla, and Thomas Saveanu. His sister Teresa (Howard) and brother Abel.
Manny earned both a Bachelor’s in History and Government and a Law Degree
from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He went on to a storied, 39-year
career with State Farm Insurance, retiring as an award-winning Agency Director.
His very active retirement included civic and community leadership in
organizations including the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic 100,
and the March of Dimes. He and Betty travelled globally, fitting in rounds of golf
when possible!
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 21st at 10:00 am. At Holy Family
Catholic Church in Orange. (530 S. Glassell, Orange, 92866)
In lieu of flowers you can donate to: Angels in Education- in Honor of Manny Padilla- Send to Holy
Family Catholic School 530 S. Glassell Orange, CA 92869.
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