Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Anthony Joseph “Tony” Manasseri (1946 – 2026). We will gather for a relaxed afternoon of remembrance, conversation, and connection on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, Texas. Your presence would be a deeply meaningful gift to our family as we come together to honor Tony’s generous heart and the immense joy he brought to all of our lives.
Obituary
In Remembrance of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007
We lost a valuable member this past week. Tony Manasseri was a one man show for our chapter. He joined committees, did physical labor, was active in almost every facet of our chapter.
Beverly Carpenter, A Master Naturalist, Animal Lover and Plant Enthusiast
Deborah Canterbury, Class of 2014 – Beverly Carpenter passed away on July 6, 2024. Beverly was a member of class 2013. She was on the Executive Board board serving as Secretary from 2017-2018.
Nick Nixon, a Master Naturalist and a Wilderness Lover
Linda Nixon, Class of 2018 – Nick, who passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 75, was an Air Force Veteran from 1969-1974, a Master Naturalist, a wilderness volunteer, and a loving husband. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017, but he did not let that stop him from pursuing his passions and sharing them with his wife.
Mary Lou Cole, Class of 2004 – A Legacy of Love
Deborah Canterbury, Class of 2014 – Emeritus and chapter co-founder Sally Evans reports that one of our chapter founders, Mary Lou Cole recently passed away.