Mani Neshat

Mani Neshat, 65, Bismarck, died June 5, 2016, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, with Elder Dennis Sailer officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service. Mani Neshat was born on March 29, 1951, in Tehran, Iran, one of six children. He studied and received his bachelor of science degree at the University of Southern California. Mani had a lifelong passion for and love of music and was a composer, musician, and singer. He spent most of his life in West Los Angeles and moved to Bismarck in 2014. He was proud and grateful to be able to live in the United States. Mani is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Ann, Bismarck; his children, Becky, Matthew, Christine, and Eva Neshat; his granddaughter; and his sister and brother. He will be remembered for the happiness and love he brought to all who knew him.