Peter G. Manakos,  of Salisbury Twp. died  peacefully on March 21, 2018 at Whitehall Manor in Allentown surrounded by his family.  Husband of Froso (Perdikis) Manakos,  they were married 60 years.

Born in Plaka, Athens, Greece,  son of the late George and Chrysoula Manakos.

Peter graduted  from the University of Athens in Greece,  the  Naval Academy of Greece  and  the London School of Economics.

Peter was the  Executive Director of the Lansdale  Public Library for over 30 years.

He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem and St. George  Syrian Orthodox Church in Allentown.

He was a member of the Bethlehem Lodge #283,  a 32^nd Degree Mason of the Valley of Allentown, former Lehigh County Republican  Committee Member  and  Life Member of the Order of AHEPA, Bethlehem Homer Chapter #65.

Peter was an avid gardener, swimmer, loved to take numerous trips to Greece and Cyprus. He  was a devoted grandfather to his two grandsons which he adored.

The family would like to thank the staff of Whitehall Manor  and Heartland Hospice who treated Peter so well while under their care.

Survivors:  His wife Froso, daughter in law Maria  (Zannakis) Manakos of Salisbury Twp, two grandsons Peter G. Manakos and Konstantine G. Manakos both of Salisbury Twp; brother Charlabros Manakos husband of Fotini of Greece; sister in law Lou Economos of MD  and many loving nieces  and nephews. Predeceased by a son George  P. Manakos on June 19, 2003.

Funeral Service on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 11 AM with a viewing from  10AM to 11 AM in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1607 West Union Blvd. Bethlehem.  Burial in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Allentown. Funeral arrangements are by the  John F. Herron Funeral Home, Bethlehem www.HerronFuneral Homes.com.

Contributions:   To the Building Fund  of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral  or  the Building Fund of St. George  Syrian Orthodox Church 1011 Catasauqua Avenue Allentown, PA 18102.