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John Peter Manos M.D.

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John Manos Obituary

Name: Visitation for John Peter Manos M.D.
Start: 2016-12-29T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-29T20:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

John Peter Manos, MD Charleston - John Peter Manos, M.D. 90, passed away on December 27, 2016 in his home. Surviving are his wife, Katina C. Manos, and their four children, Toni Manos, M.D., Peter N. Manos, M.D. and his wife Jane, John Manos, Athena Manos and her husband Steve Dykes; Grandchildren, Joni Manos, Nicholas Manos, John D. Manos, Katina Hilliard, and Zachary Hilliard. The family will receive friends Thursday in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where a Trisagion Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. At the request of our father, the burial service will be private. Dr. Manos was born July 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Peter John Manos and the late Antonia Georgeleas Manos. The family later moved to Columbia, S.C. Before attending college, Dr. Manos served in the Merchant Marines as a medic in the South Pacific during WWII. After the war, he attended and graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina. He began working on a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. In the Virus Research Lab, he was the lead scientist under Dr. Jonas Salk, who later discovered the polio vaccine. He met and married his wife of 65 years, Katina Corontzes. He attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina (then known as the Medical College of South Carolina). After completing a General Medicine Internship at MUSC, he began his private practice in Charleston, S.C. In 1957 he was recruited by the chairman of Microbiology at MUSC and served on the faculty there until retirement in 2002. During his 45 year career at MUSC, Dr. Manos earned his way through the ranks to become one of the most venerated faculty members. He served as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Vice-Chairman of the Department of Pathology, and Interim Chairman for six years. Dr. Manos also achieved true distinction, being awarded Distinguished Faculty Service Member, for serving nearly 25 years as the director of Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory. His colleagues were quoted as saying "he ran the most valid tests, and ran them well." As a professor, Dr. Manos was always held in the highest regard by MUSC. He taught Microbiology, particularly Virology to thousands of MUSC students, including his two children Toni and Peter. He was the course co-director for both Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. During his career he received 7 Golden Apple Awards and 14 Teaching Excellence Awards from the College of Medicine. His educational efforts exceeded beyond the MUSC campus. He had a variety of speaking engagements to civic community groups, governmental bodies, and he reached out to high school students as well. When AIDS first began making national headlines, Dr. Manos was in constant demand as an authority on the disease, including numerous international medical conventions as guest speaker. Dr. Manos was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. He enjoyed a broad list of interests outside of medicine. He was an avid tennis player, an excellent wood worker, and he loved sailing. He was well respected throughout his long career, but most importantly, he was deservingly respected and deeply loved and admired by his wife and children. He was just such a wonderful gentleman, husband, father and grandfather. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Manos

18 Entries

Patsy Ackerman

December 26, 2021

Toni, just saw the rememberance of your father.. I do remember him and of course you too! I know you miss him.. and I thought a lot of him and you, too!!

Patricia Acosta

April 27, 2018

Dear Manos Family, I never met Dr Manos Sr. but I have a debt of gratitude with him and his wife for having given the world Dr Peter Manos; an outstanding physician and a giant of love and compassion among us.
May you Rest In Peace Sir, knowing your contributions are felt far and wide and thank you.
Respectfully,
Patricia
-Sister of Federico Acosta who passed in 2008 and whose only comfort was Dr Peter Manos compassion, presence and loving care.
-Daughter of Sara Acosta who passed in 2013 and who couldn't have endured what her son went through years earlier were it not for Dr Peter Manos loving compassion. She never forgot.
May all of you, in your hour of need, be the recipients of the love, compassion and kindness Dr. Peter Manos bestowed on my family.
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to all of you.
I shall never forget.

Carroll Santos

January 3, 2017

Dearest Toni and the Manos Faily,
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Manos...He was such a wonderful and inspiring man...but my favorite..so very very FUNNY !!! whenever I saw him !
Thinking of you all...God Bless the great memories that you have.

Patricia Ackerman

December 31, 2016

Toni, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your father, such a kind man...My prayers are with you and your family...Love you, Patsy

Mariano La Via

December 30, 2016

To the entire family of John Manos I wish to convey my profound sense of loss upon reading of his passing. We spent many happy years together in the clinical laboratory at MUSC as coworkers and colleagues and I cherish our association and friendship. JOHN was a great leader and teacher and he inspired me to be every day better in my profession. I remember his sense of humor and his cheerfulness; he always inspired all of us. I am sorry that visiting family prevented me from coming to pay my respect and condolences. Mariano La Via

Cheryl Matkovich

December 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss, in reading about him, he will be missed on so many levels.

Melba thomas

December 30, 2016

What a wonderful tribute to obviously a highly admired and loved husband, father, friend. Having worked with Dr. Toni Manos the years I did and considering her to be a friend, I now better understand the high achievements and respect in the Medical profession...his legacy passed down to his children. It's difficult to say goodbye to such a strong force in your life but cherish the memories and remain strong in faith and family. God bless;; my thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Katina Manos and family.

John G. Black

December 30, 2016

I was a medical student at MUSC from 1972-76 and did my internship and residency there. I remember Dr. Manos' lessons well in the Basic Sciences Auditorium. He was the best of the group teaching us about bacteria and viruses. I had RNA and DNA viruses orbiting in my brain, but he presented them in an organized fashion. I reviewed his lectures on my way to Augusta to take the Boards for Internal Medicine. He just knew what he was talking about, and he wanted us to at least learn the basics. And, he was an engaging lecturer. As I type this now, I can see him at the podium using his pointer on the screen with me taking notes. Thank you for listing his obituary in The State newspaper. He was an influence on my life, and I appreciate the opportunity to remember his lessons. I am retired now from general outpatient internal Medicine after 36 years. I hope that I can live until my 90th year as he did. I share the sorrow in your loss.

Sonya Dempsey

December 29, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Neltie and Bob Linker

December 29, 2016

What wonderful memories we have shared with the Manos family. Enjoyed John on the tennis courts and by the pools.

Paul Linker

December 29, 2016

I was fortunate to have him as teacher at MUSC
Great Man

Joe and Sheryl McElwee

December 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family. The Manos family are so special to us!!

Martie and Rod Collins

December 29, 2016

Peter & Family,
So sorry to hear of you father's passing.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!

Martie & Rod Collins
Beaufort, S,C.

Linda Renken

December 29, 2016

I will always remember John with fondness. He was a wonderful friend. My deepest sympathies to Katina and the Manos family.

Sonia Errthum

December 29, 2016

To all the family, our prayers are with you. Dr. John was an amazing man, wonderful husband and father, funny and generous. He truly blessed the earth with his presence.

Bobby Linker

December 29, 2016

To all of the Manos family, my thoughts are with all of you.Your dad was an exceptional man and I as well as my family were so fortunate to have him be a big part of us growing up from swimming to just being with the family.

Janice Meyer

December 29, 2016

I celebrate with you your beloved Father's distingished, long life and, continue to hold all of his devoted children and wife in prayers at this time of bereavement. Peace and blessings, Janice Meyer, Chaplain PruittHealth Hospice

Mary Lee Lavelle

December 28, 2016

Katina and family; John & I express our most since sympathies to you and your family. John was such a wonderful person and so highly respected in the medical community & church community. He was such a joy to be around and an inspiration to all. God be with you all. Cherish his memory!
Mary Lee Lavelle

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