John J. Mangano Jr.

John J. Mangano Jr., 86, of Franklin, died April 12 in his home. He was the husband of Anna (Gogliormella) Mangano. Born in Lawrence, June 25, 1926, the son of the late John J. and Marion (Giamo) Mangano, Mr. Mangano was raised in Lawrence and had lived in Holliston for most of his life. Following his retirement he and his wife spent six months every year on Cape Cod and six months in Largo Florida. Mr. Mangano had operated Johns Barber Shop in Holliston for 45 years. John loved to golf, travel, play shuffleboard and had been a black belt in karate. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters Cynthia M. Higgins and her husband John P. Silva of Franklin and Melinda Tracy and her husband Jerry of Medway. He is also survived by his brother George Mangano and his wife Charlotte of Uxbridge and his sister Caroline Giantonio of Lawrence. He is also survived by his sister-in-laws, Sandy Mangano of Lawrence and Rose Gogliormella of Framingham. His is also survived by his grandchildren, Rachelle Delongchamp, Eric Higgins, Christopher Tracy and Brian Tracy and his great-grandchildren, Andrew, Angela, Joshua, Hannah, Luke, Sarah, KallieRae and Hunter and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Wednesday April 17 from the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Marys Church at 10. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4 - 8.