Manuel Gracia January 3, 1935 - July 30, 2011. Loved by his wife, daughters, grandchildren and friends. Manuel was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2006. As all will say, he was a strong man. He proved this until his last day. Surviving 5 years with this disease, a true feat. For more information on this disease please visit the pulmonary fibrosis website at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org Manuel will be laid to rest in his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Memorial Viewing Service: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 1pm Funeraria Shalom Memorial 1646 Paseo Villa Flores Ponce, PR 00716-2975 787-848-4075 Burial: Thursday, August 4, 2011 Cementerio La Piedad Calle Aguamarina #400 Ponce, PR 00728-1205 787-843-2740 Manuel, we will love you always... If you would like to make a monetary donation to the family of Manuel Gracia to assist with the services please visit the following website: http://www.gofundme.com/Manuel-Gracia-Memorial Please feel free to share thoughts or photos of Manuel using the links below.