Elena (Gentile) Manti, 88, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmelo Manti. Born in Sambiase, Calabria, Italy on March 2, 1932, she came to the United States in 1963. She was the daughter of the late Domenic and Angelina (Caparrota) Gentile. Elena will be remembered by many who would stop by her home for a visit. She would insist on cooking and serving authentic Italian cuisine followed by a cup of her infamous espresso and Italian cookies. Her door was always open and she loved having company. Everyone was always captivated by her giving and loving nature and she was a gem that can never be replaced. Elena was the devoted sister of Pasquale Gentile of Scituate and cherished by her nieces, Jackie Littlewood of Pembroke and Carmelina Negri of Brockton. She will be missed by all of her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday, July 18th at 9:00AM thence to Christ the King Parish, 54 Lyman St., Brockton where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-7:00PM. For online guestbook, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. All visitors must wear a MASK in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will be advised by Funeral Home Staff on what Building Entrance to Use. All visitors will then follow SAFE DISTANCING MARKINGS that will guide to the Casket/Urn. All visitors may pause at Casket/Urn and then EXIT the Funeral Home. All visitors when returning to their cars will please exit the property to allow others to enter. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Russell & Pica Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved one's and friends during their most difficult time.