Lee Mandigo Obituary
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Lee was born on April 27, 1936, to Clifton and Louise (Whalin) Mandigo Sr. Lee graduated from Tupper Lake High School and then went into the Army, serving in Africa. Lee loved the adventure of Africa; he thought it was very beautiful, and the people were very friendly. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959, earning an honorable discharge before returning home to Tupper Lake, NY.
Shortly after Lee moved to Saranac Lake, NY, he started his own TV Business called "Lee's TV" for over 25 years until he retired.
Lee and his former wife Peggy Malark shared five wonderful children: John Mandigo, Anne Mandigo, Joseph Mandigo, Lee Mandigo Jr., and Debra Mandigo. Lee loved spending time with his family, whether it was fishing, hunting, or snowmobiling.
Lee is survived by his son, Joseph Mandigo and Ginger Garrow, Lee Mandigo Jr. and Linda Demo, and his daughter Debra Mandigo. Lee is also survived by his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Lee was predeceased by his parents, Clifton and Louise Whalin Sr., his daughter Anne Mandigo, son John Mandigo, and his siblings: three brothers, Howard, Clifton Jr., and Robert, five sisters: Virginia, Abby, May Catherine, and Roberta. He was also predeceased by his long-time companion Sheila Ferguson.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Frary Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Avenue, Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday July 29, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00pm at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 6:00pm with the Reverend Paul Kelly officiating. Burial will take place on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at 10:00am at Holy Name Cemetery in Tupper Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, PO Box 1111, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Family and friends wishing to remember Lee R. Mandigo, Sr. can share a memory, send a condolence and sign the on-line guestbook at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.
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