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Richard Mangiameli Obituary
Apr 24, 1948 - Aug 17, 2009
Retired Assistant Fire Chief, Omaha Fire Department. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Brandon Pappas; grandsons, Grant and Colin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and David Szepytowski, Detroit, MI, Christine and Michael Hartig, Omaha, NE; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and friends.
MASS of Christian Burial Friday, August 21st 10am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 48th & Woolworth. VISITATION Thursday 2-5pm at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home, with VISITATION continuing at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 6:30pm followed by a 7:30pm Wake Service. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Make A Wish. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Mangiameli
Andy Farrell
August 24, 2009
My thoughts are with your family. Rich was such a wonderful man, and a great friend to the city of Omaha. I sure appreciate how good he was to my father and our family...Peace be with all of you
Paul Kulceski
August 22, 2009
Nancy, I had the honor and privilege to have worked with Rich at the downtown fire station. He was a kind and likeable person. I'll always have him in my memories... Paul Kulceski
John Conry
August 21, 2009
Had the privilege of working with Rich over the years on the OFD. I've told others, and also told Rich about a year ago, that he was the best all-around firefighter I ever saw in nearly 35 years on the job. And I meant it.
He had the competence, the leadership, and the respect of both his subordinates and his superiors. Please accept my sincere condolences. I was out of town when he passed away.
Debbie O'Malley
August 21, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you.
(Pat Short's sister)
Kathy Farrell
August 21, 2009
Nancy and Gina,Please accept my deepest sympathies. Rich was certainly, one great man. Gary told me that there was no one better to work for. He was truly supportive of Gary as well as all the other firemen. Rich always spoke so highly of his family. Rich will surely be missed by all.
Michael & Jessica
August 20, 2009
Aunt Nancy, Gina, Brandon, Grant & Colin,
We will miss Uncle Dick very much! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Teri Guido
August 19, 2009
Nancy, we will miss Rich so much but are so lucky to have had him in our lives. Our hearts are filled with so many wonderful memories of his stories, jokes and quick wit. We Love you both and will always be there for you, always!
Teri & Perry Guido & Family
Pam Voss
August 19, 2009
I had the privilage of working with Rich when he was a vendor. I always looked forward to seeing him every week and listen to to him talk about his family, he will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jeff Itkin
August 19, 2009
Nancy and Gina....my deepest condolences on your lost. May Mr. Mangiameli's memory be a blessing to you. My thoughts are with you and your family.
August 19, 2009
I only had the privilage of getting to know Rich and his wife during his final hospital stay. He was a wonderful man. My father described him as one of the most loved chiefs of all times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sara Kangas
Rita (Barnes) Kearney
August 19, 2009
Nancy, when we worked together at IBM in the 1970's, you were a newlywed. I remember how you talked about your husband so lovingly. Although I have not seen you since that time, I have thought about you often. Hold your memories close to your heart as I know there are many happy ones.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
August 19, 2009
"For the little time we knew Richard, he had a big impact on our lives as a friend and family. He will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family." George & Glenna Pappas, Florida
Suzanne Jennings
August 19, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bill Fead
August 18, 2009
Thanks for your Service to the City of Omaha.
Joe Mixan Editor, The Inferno
August 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and all those who knew and loved Rich. Although I never had the chance to get to know Rich very well, I always viewed him a man of great integrity and class. From all firefighters who worked under Rich, I never heard one critical comment, only good things. He performed well in every job from firefighter to Assistant Chief. As they say, he was one of the great ones. May God Bless his wife, family and friends in this time of sorrow.
The Siger Family
August 18, 2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May his memory continue to be a blessing for all who loved him.
Don & Rose Cutshall
August 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin & Cathy Smith
August 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim Olsen
August 18, 2009
I am very sorry for the loss of Chief Rich Mangiameli. He was one of the best Chief`s I ever worked for. He was not only very experienced in firefighting, he was also a honorable man. I am glad to have been his friend.
Rob Kirk
August 18, 2009
Dear Nancy & family,
Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Although, I have not been in touch for a long time he has been in my thoughts. Rich was a great guy and will be missed.
Jacqueline Kuta
August 18, 2009
Nancy and Family, Words cannot express our deep sadness for all of you. Dick was a wonderful human being who touched and enriched many lives. He was such a wonderful friend to Ray both on and off the job. He always took time to show how much he cared about each and every person. Nancy, you were everything to Dick. Gina, you were the apple of his eye and he was so very proud of you and Brandon both. He absolutely adored those grandsons. It is a tremendous loss to all losing such a wonderful man.
Chris Mangano
August 18, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dick Smith
August 18, 2009
Dear Nancy, Gina, Brandon, Grant & Colin, we are very sorry for your loss.
Rich was someone very special to so many. We are fortunate to have known him and honored to call him a dear friend. He will be missed but
live on in our hearts. He is free from pain now. Rest in peace Rich.
With heartfelt love, Karen & Richard Smith
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