Lucila Ortiz Mangabat

Lucila Ortiz Mangabat
January 7, 1947 – February 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lucila Ortiz Mangabat, 78, of Folcroft, PA, who peacefully passed away on February 14, 2025.
Lucila was born on January 7, 1947, in Gerona, Tarlac, Philippines, to the late Ignacio and Arsenia (Cala) Ortiz. She dedicated her life to education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Philippine Normal College at North Luzon, Class of 1966.
A woman of many talents, Lucila pursued various professions throughout her life. She worked as a music teacher, bank teller, medical administrator, and for the United States Postal Service.
Beyond her professional career, she was a dedicated member of the Philadelphia Filipino American Lions Club, where she held several leadership roles, including President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. She was passionate about serving her community and making a difference in the lives of others.
Lucila is survived by her beloved husband, Antonio "Tony" Mangabat, Sr., and her loving children, Antonio "Tone" Mangabat, Jr.(Maryann Buelow), and Jose "Jay" O. Mangabat. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Andrew Gordon Mangabat, Amber Pearl Mangabat, and Dominika (Stronczek) Mangabat.
She is also survived by her cherished siblings, Asuncion O. Laza and Cresenciano Laza, Jacinto Ortiz and Lerma Ortiz, Bernadette Smith, May Argente and Manolo Argente, Cesar Ortiz and Nancy Ortiz, Ma. Rosario Ordonez and Rodrigo Ordonez
She leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lucila was preceded in death by her dear sister, Purificacion Muñoz.
Family and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA, where a rosary will be said at 7:30 PM. A second viewing will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at St. George Parish, Lamont Ave., Glenolden, PA, followed by a Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA
Lucila will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for her family and community. Her legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to the Lions Clubs International Foundation in her name. https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
May she rest in eternal peace.