Joseph Romano Mangione

Joseph Romano Mangione, 91, of Tampa, passed away peacefully August 26, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born in Corleone, Sicily and was the true definition of the American success story arriving in the United States in 1948 as a seventeen-year-old immigrant with his parents. He soon started his 45-year career with N. Geraci & Company Wholesale Produce working his way up from laborer to General Manager. His loyalty was unmatched and he took great pride in his work. Soon after starting his career, he met the love of his life Joanna Massaro. Together they enjoyed 67 wonderful years and delighted in traveling, cooking, dancing, holidays, and family Sunday lunches. He was a Knight in the Krewe of Sant’ Yago and together they were members of The Tampa Club, The Italian Club, and Christ the King Catholic Church. His greatest joy was raising their three sons and spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his adoring wife Joanna, parents, Salvatore and Maria Pizzo Mangione, his son Carl Alan, brothers: Antonio “Tony” and Iffrido Mangione, sister Giovanna Mangione Pasqua, brother-in-law James Thedford, sister-in-law Thelma Cona Mangione, and his nephew Dean Mangione. He is survived by his sons: Sam (Sharon) Mangione, Joseph (Melanie) Mangione, Jr., grandchildren: Christopher, Isabella, and Emily Mangione, sister-in-law Sandra Thedford, nephews: Francesco Pasqua and Jim Thedford, nieces: MariaTeresa (Franco) Rosa, Anna Maria Arancio Pasqua (Francesco) Sgarlata, Leslie (Dennis) Manelli, Deanna (Ronald) Kimble, and Janice Mangione, and many cousins, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A special thank you to the Geraci Family for all their love and support throughout his life especially in his final years. His amazing caregivers, Erlinda Picado, Ana Batista, Rosa Valencia, and Linda Hobdy will always hold a special place in our hearts along with the dedicated team of Lifepath Hospice Burgundy Team.

A funeral service will be held Friday, September 2 at 10:30 am at Blount & Curry Funeral Home - MacDill Chapel, where family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 am. Graveside committal to follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Serving as pallbearers are Nick Geraci, Peter Geraci, Dennis Manelli, Jim Thedford, Ronald Kimble, and Christopher Mangione.

In view of his wishes, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in honor of his son, Carl Alan Mangione.