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1940
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2016
Mary Mangiaracina Obituary
Mary K. "Mickey" Mangiaracina, 75, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in her home, surrounded by her family. Born November 14, 1940, the daughter of John T. and Mary V. McCarty. Mickey graduated from Rockford East High School. She married Nicholas Mangiaracina on October 22, 1960, in Rockford. She retired from Sunstrand in 1999, after 25 years. Mickey was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. She was known for taking her friends in as family and was a good sounding board as she always knew the right words to fix things. She loved cooking and never missed making corned beef on St. Patrick's Day and Italian beef sandwiches on New Year's Eve for Swilligans and the Rue Marche, her son's bars. Lovingly survived by her husband of 55 years, Nicholas; children, Paul Mangiaracina of Rockford, Kathy (Patrick) Seger of Rockton and Kris (Keith Jensen) Mangiaracina of Madison, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Sean, Nicholas, Rachel, Emily, Olivia, Dylan, Kennedy, Sean and Isabelle. Predeceased by her parents and son, Michael Mangiaracina.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Visitation will be at the church from 9 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established in Mary's name at a later date. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, assisted the family. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Barb Heaton
July 6, 2016
Dear Nick and Family,
I hope you will remember me, I am Barbie ( Lily Tartaglia's niece). My Mom was Katy (Terranova) Smith, Lily's older Sister.
I am so sad to hear of Micky's passing. Growing up with you as Aunt Lily's neighbors are some of the best memories of my childhood. Micky was one of the kindest and loving Women I ever met. I remember the get togethers we use to have, talking, laughing and all the food. I am so sorry I did not hear sooner as I would have been at the Visitation and Funeral.
Nick, please know that I am deeply saddened for You and Your Family. May God Bless you and Your Family, I will keep all of You in my Prayers.
With Love and Sympathy,
Barb ( Barbie )
Carrie Zavadil Marinelli
July 4, 2016
My deepest condolences. I'm so glad I got the pleasure to work with her. She was a lot of fun and I enjoyed getting to know her. She was a neat lady!
MARK TOMLIN
July 3, 2016
My condolences Paul. Your mother was one of a kind. Be at peace my friend.
Brian and Renee Porter
July 2, 2016
Kathy and family- Brian and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. May your loving memories of her give you comfort at this difficult time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Ferguson
July 2, 2016
NIck and family, I have so many memories of Mick at Sundstrand...she was one amazing lady...I am so sorry to hear of her passing.Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You will be in our prayers during the difficult days ahead, let your sweet memories lift you and her smile bring you peace...Linda and Rick Ferguson.....she always called Rick..the Meat man!
Stasi Kosowiec
July 1, 2016
Paul I am so sorry for your familes loss. She was such a amazing woman and cook. Whenever I would run into after all these years she always said hi and gave me a hug! We love you! May she R.I.P love, Stasi, Codi and Savanah
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