Petaluma, California
1933 - 2019 (Age 85)
Walter Mangon
July 31, 1933 - June 16, 2019
Walter Ronald Mangon, age 85, passed away on Father's Day with his son by his side. The greatest gift a son could give his father. Devoted husband of the late Mary (June) Mangon. He is survived by his son Ronald A. (Jean Marie) Mangon. Cherished grandfather of David (Kelsey) Mangon and Danielle (Ryan) Kertz. Loving great grandfather of Weston Mangon. Walter retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his retirement from the Air Force, he founded their family business, Mangon Aircraft, which he operated since 1969. On May 27, 2002, the FAA awarded Walt with The Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award. Friends are invited to the visitation after 3pm and the Funeral Service at 6pm Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Adobe Creek Funeral Home, 331 Lakeville Street, Petaluma. Private family interment with full military honors will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma 416 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my Uncle. I just found out about from a distant relative.
Cheryl Burns Thayer
March 30, 2020 | Jacksonville, FL | Family
My condolences and sympathy to the family. June and Walt were the sweetest couple I knew. Once again they are reunited.
Chris
Chris Bertino
July 07, 2019 | Petaluma, CA
I've known Walt for the past 21 years. His knowledge in the aircraft maintenance business was second to none. Outstanding business ethics, knew how to do the job right the first time otherwise it was on him the second time. Highly sought after in the military by top brass, he was flown to many a destination around the world to fix their airplanes, that kind of knowledge and dedication was shown throughout his entire post-military career.
Condolences to Ron and his family.
Dave Bassignani
June 22, 2019 | Sebastopol, CA
To the Mangon family, Walt was a true gentleman, I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to catch up w Walt a few months back when I visited the shop last December 2018.
Having done business with Walt, he was so unique and real, and I liked the way he would answer the phone.
Walt's legacy lives on w Mangon Aircraft and the family keeping pilots safe with quality repairs.
Walt will be missed, by all.
Peace to the Mangon family.
Terry Medeiros
June 21, 2019 | San Jose, CA
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron and the rest of the family. I was lucky enough to know the Mangon family and they all are wonderful, caring, loving people that will be missed.
Leanne Orison (Watkins)
June 20, 2019 | Petaluma, CA
We are simply stunned by this loss. The aviation family feels so much smaller and dimmer with Walt's passing. He gave so much to us, his friends, customers, family and coworkers - a tremendous legacy.
We will stay the course, Walt, while you take the next flight. Save us right seat, there where dreams are born and time is never planned . . . . second star on the right and straight on until morning.
We will miss you so.
Sam and Brian Sullivan with The Sullivan Crew
June 20, 2019 | Hayward, CA
Walt was the head of the Mangon legacy.
A good man that loved aviation and aviation loved him. Lucky to have known him.
Joe Williams
June 18, 2019 | Grants Pass, OR | Friend
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
June 19, 2019 | Petaluma, CA
