Pye Vincent "Mann" Unkle
February 1, 1933 ~ November 22, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00AM in Holy Face Catholic Church with Father Joseph Calis offficiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Pye Vincent “Mann” Unkle, 80, of Great Mills passed away on November 22, 2013 in Callaway, MD. Born on February 1, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of the late William Pye and Bernice Vincent Unkle. Pye was the loving husband of the late Margaret Unkle, whom he married on November 29, 1958 in Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lexington Park, MD, and who preceded him in death in February, 2006. Mann is survived by his children; June Maher (Dennis), Terri Verbic-Boggs (Steve) both of Lexington Park, MD., Debbie Rice of Mooresville, NC., Robert Rice, Timothy Unkle, Mark Unkle (Claudia),Tony Unkle all of Callaway, MD, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Patrick Rice. Mann graduated from Great Mills High School in 1948 and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. He worked in Civil Service as an Airplane Test Mechanic for Patuxent River Naval Air Station retiring in 1988 after 37 years, he also was a school bus contractor for St. Mary’s County Public Schools from 1976 to 2012. Mann enjoyed gardening, he was a county music and redskins fan, and was a history buff, who loved to read books or watch movies about world wars and presidents. . He was a member of the Elks, and he was a talented musician who had his own country music band “Mann Unkle and the Versatileo” for over 35 years. He will always be remembered by friends and family for his funny stories and wit. The “gift of Gab” he truly possessed.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Timothy J. Unkle, Jr., Jody Yertman, Brian Verbic, Todd Rice, Jamie Yertman, Jason Verbic, and Stephen Rice. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD, and/or Lexington Park Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. if there’s anything we can do, don’t hesitate to call. “
“My heartfelt sympathy to all of Mann’s family. I have good memories of years ago when I used to spend many happy hours with he and Sally. May he rest in peace. With love, thoughts and prayers……”
“To all the family, very sorry we have lost another good relative. Will keep you in my prayers. Gennie”
“To all the family, Sorry for our loss of Uncle Mann. Always enjoyed Uncle Mann when I was a kid and he came to visit and would always entertain us kids in the kitchen with his singing and playing music. As I got older he was able to entertain me with his jokes. Now he can entertain all the angel’s in heaven, which I know he will! RIP Uncle Mann! “
“Mark, Claudia, Andrew and the entire Uncle Family, Our prayers and thoughs are with you at this most sad time. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Especially in this season. Love you all.”
“”Mark, Terri, Timmy, Tony and all of the family, you are in OURS thoughts and prayers during this time. GOOD UNCLE AND GOOD FREIND “
“May peace be with all of you at this time of sorrow. Love, Dot and Steve”
“sending thoughts and prayers to your family”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. My God hold you in his arms and comfort you in this time of great sadness.”
” Keeping all of his family In our thoughts and prayers”
“Mark, Terri, Timmy, Tony and all of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. It’s never easy but now you have another angel looking out for you. He’s in good company and he’s playing in Heavens country band now with all the greats gone before him. RIP Mann. “
“Mann is finally at peace, thoughts and prayers are with all the family. “
“Keeping all of you in my prayers.”
“Terri; you and your family are in my prayers.”
“June, Debbie and all of the families, I am so sorry to learn on Mann’s passing. Hold onto your many happy memories, to help you through this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To all the Unkle Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May all the good memories warm your hearts.”
“May Uncle Mann rest in peace, my condolences to the family.”
“June, Debbie, Terri, Bobby, Timmy, Mark & Tony, We are sorry to hear of your lose. Remember the good times to help you through this sorrowful time. Our prayers are with you.”
“Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this rough time. Mann never knew a stranger he was always interested in what you were doing, how you were doing and always had a story to tell. “
“June, Terri, Debbie and the all the family, I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Pye V was a character that I will always remember. When I was a kid I remember sitting and watching him play “Orange Blossom Special” on his fathers fiddle and never missed a beat. The only ever person I’ve heard play it that well is Charlie Daniels. I will miss that as I miss him and hope and know you must be thankful for the blessing he was. All our thoughts and prayers are with you now, David and Clare Unkle “
“Tony and all of your family, we are sorry for your loss. May the memories you share of your father bring you peace.”
“To all of the Unkle Family – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Mann at this time. Cherish the memories.”
“To the Uncle Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”
“Sending our prayers to the family.”
“Terri and family, I didn’t know your Dad, but I know how hard it is to let our loved ones go. So sorry to learn of his passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Good by Mann, your old pickin’ buddy Kenny”
” Mann was my friend’s father, my friend and a co-worker. In all these roles he was somebody I enjoyed spending time with. Mann may be gone ,but the great memories remain. Our condolences to the family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“My heartfelt condolonces to the family.He always had a smile on his face and very sweet. May you find peace and comfort in the memories that you hold. My thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“Terri & Family, Mann & Margaret will be missed, Mom and Dad says they remember the band and they used to dance to it. I miss Pat too, very much. All our thoughts and prayers are with you! Take Care Liz”
“Our sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Mr. Unkle. He always had a smile on his face and a cheerful greeting when he came in to see us. We will all miss him very much. We know he is singing with the angels now. Rest easy Mr. Unkle you earned it. God bless all of you.”
“June, Terri, Debbie and the Unkle family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart and know you have a guardian angel watching over you all. Hugs and prayers. God bless you all.”
“We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.I always enjoyed speaking to him when I was at Cook’s.He would always ask how Bill was doing.Always friendly to all the girls in the store.He will be missed by many.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.”
“Rest in Peace Unk. You will always be remembered fondly. Together with my Dad and I we played a lot of gigs.”
“Our prayers are with the family at this time.”
“To June, Terri, and all the family my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. My father, Rocky Willis, and Mann went back a long way, pickin’ their way through a lot of country music. I’m so sorry that I missed the services, but just learned of his death today. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of grief, knowing that soon you will all smile again at the memories.”
“Terri, Wayne and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family!”
“Keeping ALL of your Family in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mann.”
“Terri, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Know you are in our prayers and thoughts. “
“Damn! Didn’t hear about this until yesterday. My condolences. Mann, Morris ‘Dirty’ Dalton, and I played a lot of gigs together too. RIP Mann. “
“Timmy I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I just read about it today.The heart remembers most what it has loved best. Remember that. It has helped me.may all your good memories get you through this sad time. Keep the music flowing and your dad will be proud.”
“May God’s love make your grief bearable. God Bless”
“Mark, your family is in my prayers. Blessings on you all.”