John F. Manetta
5.31.81-10.9.2023
Early Life
John was the middle child of three. His sister Melissa was almost 2 years old when he was born, while he was older than his brother Billy by 5 years.
He grew up in Billerica. He attending Billerica Schools and graduated from Shawsheen Tech in 1999.
He had tons of friends, would do anything for a laugh and loved anything on wheels that went fast. He loved to wheel and deal and couldn't pass up a bargin. Even as a kid he would ride his bike down to the 7/11 on Tuesdays to get his fresh copy of the WANTAD.
Family Life
John became a dad at the end of 2002 at 21 having his first son and dudeson: Anthony. By 25, John was a full time single dad, a school teacher and starting his business. He married Bryanna in early 2012 and welcomed his first daughter: Jordyn, his Yitty, by the end of the year. They welcomed goysen Jace and completed the Manetta crew in early 2015.
John was a proud and devoted son, brother, husband, dad, uncle and God Father.
He loved sharing his passion for off road riding with his family. They loved their riding adventures even if they couldn't get away to their vacation home
in Berlin, NH. They would spend hours
booting around the house ripping up John's beloved
grass as much as possible.
Work Life
John was an incredibly hard worker who never took a sick day. He expected excellence from his team, but also knew how to have fun and would even start a dance party on the job site.
He was extremely organized and meticulous, with the most organized tool belt, tool bag, and van you would ever see. He might have counted every single part and accessory he used on the job site....down to the washers and screws. No one ever dared leave a screw on the ground from one of his trucks. They were all picked up and put back in their respective box He paid for that screw, and it would not be wasted!