Arduina "Nina" Primus Manera, 81, of Ridley Park died April 18, 2013 at her home.

Born in Italy, Mrs. Manera moved to the United States at age 16 and has lived at her late residence since 1972.


Nina had previously been employed as an Assembler at Embassy Creations as well as working in the cafeterias in the Ridley School District.

She was also a licensed hairdresser. Mrs. Manera was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and enjoyed working out at the Sports Club, but most importantly she loved spending time with family, and her grandchildren.


She was daughter of the late Gregorio and Lucia Primus and was also predeceased by four sisters and one brother.


Survivors: her husband of 51 years, Peter Paul Manera, mother of Loretta Boyle (Denis), Paul G. Manera, Mark R. Manera (Joyce) and Linda M. Carey (Jim), sister of Jimmy Primus, grandmother of Carley Boyle, Jimmy Carey, Brenden Boyle, Mark Manera and William Carey.


Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Church of St. Madeline, Penn St. and Morton Ave., Ridley Park


Visitation: 9 to 10:15 AM Monday at the church.


Entombment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery


Memorial Gifts: to the American Heart Assoc., One Penn Center at Suburban Station, 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste. 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or Crozer-Keystone Hospice, 5030 State Rd., Drexel Hill, PA 19026