Philip Mangione Jr.

January 28, 2021

Philip Mangione, Jr. 86, of Warwick, passed away January 28, 2021. He was the husband of Beverly (Colannino) Mangione. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philp Mangione and Filomena (Braica) Mangione. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children; John Mangione and his wife Kendra, Jane Corrente and her husband Larry and Diana Mangione. Grandchildren Ashley Mangione and Lawrence Corrente. He was also the brother of Francis Musco and the late Liborio Mangione and the late Marie Rossi. He was an avid Yankees fan, he played baseball, hockey and football for Central High School. He attended Dean Academy to play baseball after high school. He was a Plumber and part owner of Statewide Plumbing. After his retirement, he worked for the Warwick Housing Authority. Phil was a quiet, kind man who did not have a mean bone in his body. He would go over and above to help anyone. Everyone who was lucky enough to meet him would love him. He loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor but his family was everything. He was an amazing provider and, together with his gorgeous wife, who he loved from the bottom of his heart, they created this beautiful family. Phil loved sports. He was a great football and baseball player. He could have played professionally but he chose to become a plumber like his dad. He was a coach for CLCF baseball and hockey. He loved teaching kids, especially his son John, who he pushed a little harder than the rest to make him the best. After dinner he would play catch with his daughter Jane to get her ready for her game that weekend. And then came Diana his pride and joy. He took her everywhere he went and loved showing her off. Ashley and Lawrence, his grandchildren, lit up his face when they walked in the room. Phil, dad, pop our hearts are broken forever. We love you. Due to COVID-19 his funeral and burial are private.