Timothy J. Mangiaruga

CATAWISSA — Timothy John "Tim" Mangiaruga, 49, of Catawissa, passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, May 27, 2017.

He was born Jan. 31, 1968, in Sellersville, a son of Kathy (Pohle) Mangiaruga Sellers, of Kunkletown, and Frank Mangiaruga, of Pipersville.

Tim graduated from Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School in 1987.

On Sept. 30, 1995, in Mother Cabrini Church, Shamokin, he married the former Amy Rebar, who survives.

He was the sole proprietor of Mangiaruga Painting & Drywall in Catawissa.

Tim was a devoted father and passionate about his family, friends, work, nature and life. He was the eternal optimist.

Tim was an assistant football coach at Shamokin Area High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by four loving children, Victoria L. Mangiaruga, of Shamokin, Abby K. Mangiaruga, of Shamokin, Noah J. Mangiaruga, of Catawissa, and Emma M. Mangiaruga, of Coal Township; his precious grandchildren, Christian A. Ruzicka and Layla P. Domanski; his siblings, Frank and Donna Mangiaruga, of Lansdale, Ken Mangiaruga, of Horsham, Marc and Desiree Mangiaruga, of Colmar, and Michael and Stacey Mangiaruga, of Quakertown; Kelly L. Spinieo, with whom he resided; and nieces and nephews.

MANGIARUGA — Timothy J. Mangiaruga, 49, of Catawissa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township, with the Rev. Paul Gurba officiating. Relatives and friends will be received by his family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his children's names to BB&T Bank, 521 N. Second St., Shamokin, 17872. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to James Kelley Funeral Home, James F. Kelley, director, Coal Township.