Severino Lalic Manalo, 77 of Great Mills, MD died January 21, 2012 at Washington Hospital Center. Born February 2, 1934 in Pampanga, Philippines, he was the son of the late Arsenio Morales Manalo and Rosa Icban Lalic.

Severino Manalo is dearly loved by his family. He was very athletic in his younger years and was a good boxer. He was also very strong and agile. Armed with prayers and encouragement from his family and a very little knowledge in English, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1987 and was instrumental in bringing all of his family to the United States.

While waiting for his family's immigration, he worked odd jobs while working full time at the Minitec Corporation for many years until the company was transferred overseas. He was punctual and considerate to his co-workers. He had an excellent work ethic in which he received many awards at Minitec. He was a good handyman and a good builder.

Severino had a childlike outlook on life and found humor in everything. He was courageous, quiet, did not complain and seldom worried. He loved listening to Philippine Kundiman (traditional Filipino love songs) music and watching Fernando Poe, Jr.'s (Filipino actor) action movies.

Severino is survived by his wife, Pearla Manalo, his children, Teresa S. Curry (James) of Lexington Park, MD, Ronaldo Manalo of Virginia, Bernardo Manalo of Great Mills, MD, Gerardo Manalo of California, Leilani Manalo of Great Mills, MD and Normita Manalo of Lexington Park, MD, brother, Jesus Manalo of the Philippines and sister, Anacleta Manalo of the Philippines, 7 grandchildren, Charissa, Jeremy, Kathrynn, Keane, Glenn, Karen and Christine and 2 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Severino was preceded in death by a child, Noelito Manalo and brother, Amador Manalo.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

A reception will be held after the interment at Our Father's House Assembly of God Church, 45020 Patuxent Beach Road, California, MD at 1:00 p.m. The sun room of the church will be open at 10:30 a.m. for those wishing to bring food.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Father's House Assembly of God Church, 45020 Patuxent Beach Road, California, MD 20619.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.