Chemist Dominick Mangano, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmelo and Anna Alessici Mangano of Hackensack, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gauss Mangano, daughter Annalee Myers, son Carmen Charles Mangano, and grand children Evan Donald and Jordan David Myers. After high school Dominick enlisted into the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge after serving for four years. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Maryland and Masters in Industrial Relations from the University of Deleware. During his time at Marbon Chemical he helped develop the plastic formulation for LEGOs. Dom transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry at Baxter Labs in Kingstree, South Carolina. He worked on the team that created the plastic bags we use today for IV solutions. Dom then became the Quality Assurance Director for Pharmacia North America in Piscataway, New Jersey. During his tenure at Pharmacia he was responsible for creating specialty solutions for ocular and uterine surgeries. Dom enjoyed traveling, gardening, maintaining a vineyard, wine making and ham radio. He was a member of the Rotary Club and Amateur Radio Operators of America. He was a long time parishioner of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in East Millstone, New Jersey. For the past two years he resided at Sentinel Point and Sunrise Senior Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Roberts Catholic Church in Ada, Michigan on Friday, November 22.
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We are truly sorry to hear of Dominick’s passing. He was a special man.
May his memory be a blessing.
Will and I are so sorry to hear of Uncle Nick’s passing. He was a brilliant man and so very interesting to talk to. Love and hugs to Aunt Peggy, Ann, and Charles and their family. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do.