In Memory

Doug Manchee

Doug Manchee

Irondequoit, NY:  March 29, 2018

Doug Manchee, age 63, professor and chair of the advertising photography program in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at RIT, passed away on March 29, 2018. Born in Rochester, NY on November 24, 1954, he was predeceased by his father, Richard S. Manchee, and son Alexander E. Manchee, and is survived by his mother, Johanne Manchee, son Sean Manchee, and former wife, Barbara Manchee.

Doug joined RIT in 1989 as an adjunct instructor in the School of Design before moving fulltime to the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, where he taught in the advertising program and served as its current chair. For more than two decades, he was a devoted educator, beloved by students and alumni alike. In 2005, on the occasion of receiving the prestigious RIT Eisenhart Teaching Award, Doug said, "Far and away the best thing I love about my job is to walk into a classroom." Doug also maintained an active career as a writer and photographic artist. Doug was a dedicated teacher and mentor who expressed a wonderful sense of humor that often softened difficult situations. Beyond RIT, Doug dedicated his time and talents to Visual Studies Workshop (VSW) as board member from 2012 to 2017, and in 2015, was named President of the Board. He held this post for two years.

A celebration of Doug's life was held on Saturday, May 5th at RIT's Allen Chapel, located in the Schmitt Interfaith Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Doug Manchee Student Support Fund in memory of Doug Manchee, RIT Office of Development—Gift Office, P.O. Box 92765, Rochester, NY, 14692 or at rit.edu/makeagift

Obituary published in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, April 29, 2018.



 
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05/17/18 02:40 PM #1    

Tina Franz (Maxfield)

Very sad-I briefly dated Doug.  What a fun guy! Nice memories...


05/21/18 11:49 AM #2    

Robert Van Buren

Use to play a lot of hockey and footbal with Doug behind Al Lentz's house with Bruce Hickey.  They all lived on the same street, Rosewood Ln.  He was a great guy.  Rest in peace.  Bob Van Buren


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