Gary Leroy Mangino Obituary
Gary Leroy Mangino, 79, died in Mesa, AZ on September 21, 2015 of illnesses.
Born on October 15, 1935 to Charles John and Marjorie. He attended school in Arizona, graduating from high school in Eloy in 1953. He then attended Pueblo Junior College. Gary served 10 years in the Air Force until 1964, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. On August 17, 1958 he married Jane.
In 1964, he moved to southern California and worked as a hydraulic mechanic in the aerospace industry until retiring in 1994.
Gary was a Baptist. He was a member of the BPOE in both West Covina, CA and in Victorville, CA. He was a Boy Scout leader for approximately 6 years, frequently taking the scouts camping.
Gary began building and flying model airplanes in the early 1940’s. A hobby he shared with his brother, John and nephew J.J. Gary also loved to travel. While the children were in school he took them to visit the national parks and monuments in the southwest. One of his travel highlights was a Holyland Bible tour of Jordan and Israel.
He enjoyed Hawaii, spending a week in the islands 7 times. Gary went on 15 different cruises to sites that include the eastern and western Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Canada and New England, the Baltic Countries including St. Petersburg, Russia, a northern Transatlantic crossing and his favorite cruise a Transpacific to Hawaii, the Tahitian and Marquesas islands.
Gary was preceded in death by his son Tracy Scott and his daughter Marla Gayle. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jane, his son Tony Lee and his brother John Tracy.
Viewing will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday September 29, 2015 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Graveside service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday September 30, 2015 at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
I have known Jane and Gary for many years. It has been a great honor to claim them both as friends.
I found Gary to be a quiet man but for all that he was very kind. My husband and I were fortunate to have shared several cruises with both Gary and Jane and our cruises were made more joyful by their presence.
I will miss Gary and seeing him sitting in the Crows Nest. Good bye old friend. I wish you fair winds and following seas on your newest journey. Your friends and loved ones will be joining you when it is time.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Jane and their son Tony. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Jane and Tony:
Words are never enough at times like these. We often speak of your family, remembering all the fun we shared over the years. We are praying that your faith sustains during this terrible time. ‘Til we meet again…
We met Gary and Jane on a cruise to Hawaii and French Polynesia and have been in contact since. Although we ever only shared that one cruise together, I feel we’ve become friends through social media. We grieve your loss with you, Jane and Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.