Nick Mango Jr.

1930 - 2022

Nick Mango, Jr., 91, husband of Jeanne (Starke) Mango, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at MidState Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on June 20, 1930, he was the eldest son of the late Nicholas and Concetta (Irene) Mango.

He had resided in Meriden for most of his life and graduated from Meriden High School, Class of 1948. Nick attended the University of Connecticut and graduated in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. While in college, he was a member of the Army ROTC, and upon graduating, he entered the U.S. Army. He was an honorable veteran of the Korean War where he proudly served his country for 18 months. Nick spent most of his tour at the DMZ. He married Jeanne in 1954 and was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a finance manager after more than 30 years of service.

Nick was an artistic woodworker. He was a proud UCONN alumnus and an avid UCONN sports fan. He loved taking trips with his wife to the casinos, going to the beach and listening to 1970's music. He was extremely active and fiercely proud of his grandchildren and their numerous activities. With the help of his grandniece, Nick recorded his service experiences in Pusan, Korea, for the Veterans History Project housed in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Besides his wife of 67 years, he is survived by his children, Thomas J. Mango, Lisa Mango and Susan Spence. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Mackenzie Queenin (Chris), Kelsey and Justin Mango, Emily Albert (Zachary), Natalie Spence, and Kyle, Celeste and Tyler Thibault. He is also survived by his two siblings, Laura Crawford and Attorney Kenneth W. Mango (Sandra) and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Brenda Mango, his brother-in-law Allan Crawford and his nephew David Crawford.

All services are private at the request of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. The family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors and the many healthcare aides at Hartford HealthCare In-Home Services, the Newington VA and MidState Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the UCONN Foundation (2390 Alumni Drive #3206, Storrs, CT 06269) and/or Voluntary Service-Veterans Administration (555 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111). For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.