Manuel Carreira Cunha, 78 of Long Branch, died on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at home. Born in Sao Mamede, Batalha, Portugal, he had lived in Long Branch since August 1969. Manuel was a construction worker for Thomas Proctor Construction in Long Branch before retiring. He was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch. Surviving are his wife, Julia Cunha; a daughter Maria Cunha-O’Hara and her husband Cliff; a son Peter Cunha and his wife Amber; 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 6 from 4-8 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave., (corner of Third Ave.) in Long Branch. Funeral, Thursday 9 am at the funeral home followed by a 10 am Mass at Holy Trinity Church in Long Branch. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport. The family invites you to write a letter of condolence, light a candle or share a story by selecting the appropriate tab.