Obituary for Desmond Jesse Manu
Desmond Jesse Yaw Manu was born at SUNY Downstate Medical Center on April 14, 1994 to Joseph Manu and the late Nana Yaa Afrakomah Manu. Desmond aka Kwekum was the last of 5 children.
At the age of 2 years old, Desmond relocated to Ghana for 2 years to live with his aunt Maa Pokua. He returned to the United States in 1998 where he enrolled in Sydner Academy Pre-school and subsequently P.S. 208 in Brooklyn, NY. He left for Ghana again when he was in 1st grade and where he completed his primary education and junior secondary education in Offinso and Accra respectively.
Desmond began his high school education in Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana and subsequently completed it in Cherry Hill East High, New Jersey, US in 2013. He attended Delaware State University for two years then transferred to Rowan University, New Jersey where he graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. During his college days, he worked at the financial aid office and after graduation stayed on, until he got a full-time position as an IT Technician at Forman Mills, a position he maintained till his unexpected demise.
Desmond was full of life and potential. He was jovial, outgoing, adventurous and family oriented. Desmond had a way of touching the lives of the people he encountered. He would always go above and beyond for his family and friends just to see them happy. He loved to listen to music and enjoyed travelling, playing video games, basketball and football. But above all, he cherished the time with family especially his nephews and nieces. He will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.
Desmond was 26 years old when he passed away unexpectedly in motor vehicle accident in Cherry Hill on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
He is survived by his father, Joseph Manu; sisters, Abena Agyeman aka Sis. Akos, Maame Nyarko Manu; brothers, Kwabena Manu, Kwasi Manu M.D; nieces, Beatrice Banahene, Constance Boakye, Chelsea Boakye, Afrakomah Manu; nephews, Jeremiah Manu, Kofi Boakye, Yaw Manu, Kwasi Manu, Kweku Manu, as well as numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
Kwekum, you ‘ve gone too soon,
Desmond Jesse Manu, rest in perfect peace till we meet again.
Yaw Manu, damirifa due!
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 to 10:30 am immediately followed by the memorial service, both at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Interment will follow at Colestown Cemetery in Cherry Hill, NJ. The memorial service will be streamed live on YouTube via the funeral home website.
At the age of 2 years old, Desmond relocated to Ghana for 2 years to live with his aunt Maa Pokua. He returned to the United States in 1998 where he enrolled in Sydner Academy Pre-school and subsequently P.S. 208 in Brooklyn, NY. He left for Ghana again when he was in 1st grade and where he completed his primary education and junior secondary education in Offinso and Accra respectively.
Desmond began his high school education in Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana and subsequently completed it in Cherry Hill East High, New Jersey, US in 2013. He attended Delaware State University for two years then transferred to Rowan University, New Jersey where he graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. During his college days, he worked at the financial aid office and after graduation stayed on, until he got a full-time position as an IT Technician at Forman Mills, a position he maintained till his unexpected demise.
Desmond was full of life and potential. He was jovial, outgoing, adventurous and family oriented. Desmond had a way of touching the lives of the people he encountered. He would always go above and beyond for his family and friends just to see them happy. He loved to listen to music and enjoyed travelling, playing video games, basketball and football. But above all, he cherished the time with family especially his nephews and nieces. He will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.
Desmond was 26 years old when he passed away unexpectedly in motor vehicle accident in Cherry Hill on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
He is survived by his father, Joseph Manu; sisters, Abena Agyeman aka Sis. Akos, Maame Nyarko Manu; brothers, Kwabena Manu, Kwasi Manu M.D; nieces, Beatrice Banahene, Constance Boakye, Chelsea Boakye, Afrakomah Manu; nephews, Jeremiah Manu, Kofi Boakye, Yaw Manu, Kwasi Manu, Kweku Manu, as well as numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
Kwekum, you ‘ve gone too soon,
Desmond Jesse Manu, rest in perfect peace till we meet again.
Yaw Manu, damirifa due!
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 to 10:30 am immediately followed by the memorial service, both at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Interment will follow at Colestown Cemetery in Cherry Hill, NJ. The memorial service will be streamed live on YouTube via the funeral home website.