Jack Edward Mangan

Jack Edward Mangan, age 89, went to his eternal rest on March 20, 2024, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Jack was born on February 8, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Elmer James and Julia Arbuckle Mangan. Perhaps there are some who may have worked as hard as Jack but few who have worked harder, doing whatever he had to do to provide for his family. His work ethic is of the rare kind that inspired many with his “do the job, use words if necessary” approach to living. Jack exhibited a quiet and almost mischievous sense of humor that left warm memories within the countless lives he touched. He was a lover of sports, especially when it came to North Carolina basketball and Notre Dame football. Jack could be found outdoors whenever possible. In his younger years he was as an avid golfer and fisherman, and later he enjoyed working in the yard tending to his garden, landscaping, and cutting down trees as a resident of Mocksville, North Carolina for 36 years. Jack was inducted into the United States Army on October 5, 1954, serving for eight years, first at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) North Carolina and then at the U.S. Army Reserve in Joliet, Illinois. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, honorably discharged on October 4, 1962. His faithful service will give him the distinction of being buried with military honors. Following his stint in the army, Jack had a long and distinguished career of over 35 years in the telecommunications field. His work with Illinois Bell, AT&T, AT&T International, GTE and various other companies took him to such diverse places as Saudi Arabia, China, and Nicaragua. His early retirement allowed him over three decades with the people he cherished most, his loving family. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Mary O’Keefe Mangan and his son Daniel Patrick Mangan. He is survived by his two daughters: Margie Mangan Alnes (Joel) and Mary Mangan Buwick (Tim). He is celebrated by his grandchildren: Jacqueline Alnes (Andrew), Erik Alnes (Megan), Hannah Buwick, Julia Buwick, Victoria Buwick and Joshua Buwick. He will also be greatly missed by his sister-in-law Madeline Holstrom (John) and brother-in-law James O’Keefe (Laurette). He leaves behind a legacy of unselfishness and love with numerous relatives and friends. Jack was faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. A mass in his honor will be held there on Monday, March 25, 2024, beginning at noon. He will be laid to rest next to the love of his life, his wife Patricia, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Mangan family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Jack Edward Mangan

February 8, 1935 - March 20, 2024