Homer Dennis Manas

Homer Dennis Manas, of Paramus, NJ peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the age of 61.
Dennis was born to parents Ben and Lolita on May 29, 1963. He was the 3rd child of 5 siblings and he definitely was one of a kind.
He graduated from University of Santo Tomas, where he earned a Bachelor in Science in Medical Technology and went on to attend medical school at De Salle University Health Sciences. He would further his education in the Philippines, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Our Lady of Fatima University.
Dennis started his career as a nurse in Hartford, Connecticut, where he eventually met his wife, Armela. The two would go on to get married on May 9, 1997. The couple moved to Paramus, NJ in 2000. He spent most of his nursing career working at Bergen Regional Medical Center.
He loved animals and at one point, cared for 30 chickens, pheasants, and bantam silkies. He enjoyed his last years with his two beloved cats, a nine year-old Siamese cat named Coco and a three year-old American short hair cat named Catriona. He is known for his spontaneity, untamed free-spirit and passion for knowledge through reading, travelling, and watching documentaries.
Dennis was an avid gardener and his garden included his favorite plants such as persimmon and fig trees, hydrangeas, peonies, and pine trees, which he cultivates with pride every year.
He enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew, enrichingthem with music, movies, and cultural experiences. He recently became an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Armela Manas; brothers Henry, Hector, his wife Luz, and children Lauren and Kevin; sisters Susan, Shirley and James Gaffney.
While making his funeral arrangements, his final wishes were to be remembered the way he was when his friends enjoyed his company.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.