A QUANTITY surveyor captured and killed in Nigeria "always made people feel special", his parents told mourners.
More than 600 people gathered yesterday at the funeral service of Chris McManus, 28, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who was killed earlier this month.
Mr McManus and Italian co-worker Franco Lamolinara died on March 8 as Nigerian troops and UK Special Boat Service commandos tried to end their captivity.
The men were in the city to build a bank.
In a eulogy to him read out on their behalf at Oldham's Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Patrick RC Church, his parents, Michael and Laura, said: "He felt lucky in making friends in all areas of his life. He was able to establish long-lasting friendships without understanding this was his knack. He treasured his family. He loved us all so much.
"He always made people feel so special and we feel privileged we knew him."
Mr McManus's sister, Justine, told the congregation: "Chris always made the most of everything. He saw the positives that others could not.
"Chris's interest in the wide world and his sense of adventure led him to some magnificent places and friends."
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