"Kevin brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him. Hold tight to the memories for comfort. I will miss you Kevin."
In loving memory of
Kevin Mannion
Kevin Thomas Mannion of Tempe, AZ passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Mannion. He is survived by his mother Pearl Mannion, sister Erin Mannion, his aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. Kevin spent his childhood in Florida where he made many lifelong friends. At a young age he discovered his passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers while watching the games with his Dad. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S in Broadcast Journalism and began his career in radio. Kevin's love of music, sense of humor, friendly and charming personality endeared him to many people in the industry and everyone that crossed his path. He was generous and caring with his family and friends and he will be sorely missed. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16th from 4pm-7pm at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Mass will be held at 10AM, Monday, March 17th at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Burial will follow at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, 23015 N Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85050.
Tributes
"I\'ll never forget the day we met in 1999 as a recent ASU grad starting my new promotions coordinator gig at the Zone. You asked me to do a weekend on-air shift and boosted my confidence. We hit it off from the start and you played such a significant role in my radio career. I can\'t believe you\'re gone. You made me a Steelers fan, you always had my back, you had the biggest heart (getting me Coldplay tickets to see them in Pittsburgh when I was starting out as a TV reporter). All my memories are significant. Love you my friend! I\'m saddened I never had a chance to say goodbye. I will think of you always until we meet again."
"\"Give my soul to God. If by chance you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever\". His presence filled a room and his smile will be missed but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Rest In Peace"
"We think Kevin might have offered this poem to his friends Miss me, but let me go. When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little- but not for long. But not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared.... Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we must all take, And each must go alone. It\'s all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know. Laugh at all the things we used to do. Miss me, but let me go. We love you Kevin, Bryan and Rachael"
"That smile, that half-smirk, that impish laugh? what a great spirit! How lucky were we all to have had him with us in this life as long as we did? Very much so, if you ask me. Apart from his kindness, generosity, talent, and humor, Kevin\'s belief and support was responsible for my band (Cowboy Mouth) having any sort of audience in AZ over the years and for that I remain very grateful. He would always act embarrassed whenever I mentioned that at our shows - even long after he stopped working at the Zone - and then he would never hesitate to remind me that I got him kicked out of a show many years ago b/c of a fight he got in that was actually started by someone else (I don\'t allow stuff like that at our shows). My bad! Let it go, will ya, Mannion? I\'ve been in this business a long time and have many acquaintances, but very few real friends. Kevin, was - and is - my friend. And I miss him terribly. I can say without reservation that my life - professional and personal - is all the better for having known him. I was very glad that our last text exchange, after typical guy silliness, was him saying \"Love ya?\" and me saying it back in kind. Goobye, my friend. See ya in the next life. Save me a seat! Love ya. Fred"
"I will miss you. I love you."