Leroy "Manny" Sakeman, 85 of Westport passed away July 7, 2015. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1929 where he lived his entire life. Manny worked as a Navy Certified Master Welder and Craftsman for Washington Aluminum Company working well into his 70s, long passed the average retirement age.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lennary Sakeman, 3 sisters: Inez Wagner, Virgie Buckmaster and Janice Collins and 1 brother, George “Irvin” Sakeman. Leroy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Sakeman, and 4 Daughters: Linda Freeman, Carolyn Volatile, Juanita Jean Doran and Juanita Carolyn Sakeman, 13 Grandchildren: Dawn, Tracy, Joseph, Anthony, Robert, Amy, Melissa, Melody, Leo, Christina, Paige, Brianna, Joseph, 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the family-owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME,P.A. 237 East Patapsco Ave (Brooklyn) on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 3-5:00 PM and 7-9:00 PM. , where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Interment immediately following services in Cedar Hill Cemetery.