Kathleen Manger Obituary

Kathleen “Kathy” Manger, 71, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. Born on November 23, 1954, in Somerville, NJ, Kathy lived a life centered on family, warmth, and simple joys.

Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family appeared in everything she did. She worked as an office managerfor Industrial Tube Corporation in Hillsborough, NJ, where she was known for her dedication and reliability.

Outside of work, Kathy found happiness in baking for her loved ones, relaxing on the beach, caring for her beloved dogs, and making memories on trips to Disney World. She created a home filled with comfort, laughter, and happiness.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Zaborowski (2000) and Frances Zaborowski (2010).

Kathy is survived by her husband of 30 years, Heinz Manger of Atlantic Highlands, NJ; her daughters, Shannon Heffernan and her husband John of Fort Mill, SC, Melissa Busteed and her husband Scott of Charlotte, NC, and Patricia Miller and her husband Dave of Mooresville, NC; her step-son, Kyle Manger of Long Branch, NJ; her seven grandchildren, Ashley, Kaleigh, Joseph, Amber, Zachary, Abigail, and Michael; her great-granddaughter Vivian; and her brothers Bruce Zaborowski and Scott Zaborowski, both of North Carolina.

A viewing and memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Posten-McGinley Funeral Home, 59 E. Lincoln Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to support pancreatic cancer research at pancan.org. Please select donate now and dedicate the gift in memory of Kathy Manger.

Kathy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.