Saratoga Springs, NY — Patricia S. Mangona passed peacefully into our Lord’s care on February 21, 2024 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Born March 5, 1932 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Gerald J. and Margaret J (Flynn) Sullivan. Pat was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s High School and a 1954 graduate of Skidmore College, both of Saratoga Springs. On January 18, 1964 she married the love of her life, Anthony F. Mangona also of Saratoga Springs. She worked at Skidmore College until the arrival of her son Gerald F. (Jerry) Mangona in 1968. Later she worked at Empire State College until her retirement. A devoted communicant of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, she was a long-time member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court McLaughlin #422.
Patricia is predeceased by her parents and her sister Margaret S. (Peggy) Roohan. Survivors include her son, Jerry Mangona of Saratoga Springs. Three granddaughters: Alexandria of Tampa, FL; Juliann of Waco, TX and Lily of Latham, NY. Two nieces: Linda Ruth and her husband Jim of Waterford, NY and Patricia Uzzel of Marietta, GA. A grand-nephew, Collin Ruth and a grand-niece, Leighann Uzzel.
Pat was a loving mother and grandmother who was very active in her retirement. She loved spending time with her three adoring granddaughters. She played in the Saratoga Women’s Golf League until this past summer. She enjoyed playing cards and was in several different groups over the years. One of her favorite things was competing in the Women’s Bocci League that was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall #246. Pat was extremely proud to have won 14 out of the last 15 years that she played bocci. Her most favorite activity was baking fresh cookies from scratch and all who tried them, loved them.
The family would like to thank all of the amazing doctors, nurses and staff at Saratoga Hospital for the loving care that they provided. Dr. John Herzog for giving Pat these last thirteen years, for without him she would not have been here. Dr. Michael Mulvaney and his incredible staff for all the wonderful care they provided to her over the last ten years.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation in Pat’s memory to either Catholic Charities - Community Maternity Services, 27 North Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203 or H.O.P.E. (Hope For Orphaned Pets Exists), 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Relatives and friends may call from 9-11am on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30am at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
