Note: Franklin was a classmate in grade school (Pringle/Jackson). JCM

Franklin R. “Ace” Maniace

BATAVIA — Franklin R. “Ace” Maniace, 68, of Batavia died Sunday (Nov. 13, 2011) at Crossroads House

Mr. Maniace was retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester. He was a member of Ascension Parish (St. Anthony’s). Ace was a well known bowler who bowled for many years on the Batavia Tailors team in Batavia Classic League. He bowled several 300 games and participated in and won many bowling tournaments. He was an avid sports fan especially of the New York Yankees.

He is preceded in death by his brothers John, Charles and Samuel Maniace Jr., and sisters Josephine DeFazio and Frances Mandelar.

He is survived by his best friend and companion Charlotte Schlossel of Georgia; sons Philip Maniace of Batavia, John (Michelle) Maniace of West Seneca and daughter Kimberly (Tom) Reed of Gates; brothers Dominic Maniace and Michael (Beverly) Maniace, all of Batavia; Joseph (Joan) Maniace of East Bethany, Nathan Maniace of Batavia, Richard (Kathy) Maniace of Florida and Robert Maniace of Batavia; sisters Mary (Neil) Jacobs, Angeline Siracuse, Lucille (Clarence) Dora, Rose Marie Torres, Dorothy (Lester) Shafer and Linda Maniace, all of Batavia survive along with many nieces and nephews and his long time best friends Joe and Carol Grasso of Batavia.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Ascension Parish — St. Anthony’s Church, 122 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.

Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020; or HomeCare & Hospice, 550 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (585) 343-8260.

Arrangements are being completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020.