Gina Manarin

Gina Maddelena Manarin, 94, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2026 in Decatur, GA.

Gina was born on May 5, 1931 in Fanna, Italy to her late parents Cipriano and Rosa Maddelena. Growing up in Italy, she shared her childhood with her two siblings, Rita and Domenic.

During her childhood, she was taught how to be self-sufficient. Her family home had 3 stories. The first story included the kitchen, the grape press, the fermentation, and the bottling area. The second floor had the bedrooms, and the top story was where the corn was laid out to dry. Behind the house was a garden, and a two-story shed where the hay, donkey, cart, chickens, and rabbits were kept.

The war devastated the Italian economy, and men from Fanna that were looking for work, made contact with an Italian sponsor who lived and worked in Atlanta. Domenico Manarin, who later became her husband, came over to the United States and established a name for himself. He sailed back to Fanna and met Gina at a Christmas party. Upon marrying, they ventured to Atlanta, Ga in 1957 to begin their life and family together.

They had a close community of friends in Atlanta from the Fanna area. Gina handled the finances, tended to the garden and raised their family, while Domenico worked tile and terrazzo. Gina supported her husband, children, and the Church. She loved God and worshipped him every day. Towards the end of her life, when she was frustrated and could no longer talk, we would hand her a rosary, and she would smile, her eyes would dance, and she would pray. Praise be to God!

Gina was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Domenico Manarin and daughter Carla Maria Manarin.

She is survived by her children, Anna Manarin Chambers (Chris), Robert Manarin (Anne) and grandchildren, Garrett Manarin (Mary) and Lindsey Zinkil (Matthew).

The visitation will take place on Sunday March 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at AS Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory, allowing friends and family to gather in remembrance and celebration of her remarkable lift.

A Catholic Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Peachtree St. in Downtown Atlanta, on Monday, March 9th at 10:00am.

A graveside service at Westview Cemetery will follow the funeral followed by a reception at the church.