The Center for Learning Unlimited

This GoFundMe page is in loving memory of Patrick Vincent Maniaci, who passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2019.

As a teenager, Patrick attended the Center for Learning Unlimited (CLU). CLU changed Patrick's life in so many positive ways. It was here where Patrick met many of his good friends, became more confident in himself, and embraced everything that made him the unique person we knew and loved.

Patrick was one of the most compassionate people in this world. He had a unique ability to connect with people - it didn't matter if you were an employee at the local Subway, or someone he played video games with online who he never met in person - he had a genuine interest in others and their well-being. He'd be the first to call you on your birthday, and the first to help you out when you needed a favor. He truly enjoyed making those around him happy.

Patrick will be forever remembered by his mother Christine and her husband Dave; his brother Jack; his stepsister Delaney; his grandparents Noreen and Dan Maniaci; his Uncle Eric and his wife Kristy; his cousins Vince and Gianna; his Aunt Michele and her husband Mike; and his cousin Summer. Patrick will also be forever remembered and sadly missed by his great aunts and great uncles, his numerous cousins, his extended family and all of his many friends. 

Information on The Center for Learning Unlimited:
CLU is a WASC accredited, specialized day school in Torrance that serves both publicly and privately sponsored students with unique, complex learning challenges. CLU was near and dear to Patrick's heart for all the ways they helped him through the years.

The school would like to purchase new computer systems for the students. We would like to honor Patrick by helping the school raise money. In addition to computer systems, donations will go towards the school's services that are not covered by public funding, such as: occupational therapy, art therapy and counseling.

Thank you in advance for your contribution. This would mean so much to Patrick.

Patrick's family was the center of his universe. This is a family photo from Easter 2016.

Patrick proudly graduated from the Center for Learning Unlimited in 2010.

Patrick and his great-grandmother, Eunice O'Dowd, who he loved very much.

Patrick and his mother Christine, stepdad Dave and his little brother Jack. Pat was always so proud of his brother!

Patrick and his grandparents, Noreen and Dan Maniaci on a trip to Graceland.

Patrick and his friends from the office. He worked for his grandfather Dan's company since he was a teenager. The girls at the office loved him very much!