Richard Joseph Mangone, 67, of Millstadt, IL, born Monday, May 18, 1959, in Morrisville, PA, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Medical.
Richard worked as a Software Engineer for State of Maryland. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Gulf War as a Firefighter. He was a life member of the Illinois VFW.
He was preceded in death by his: Mother, Mary Szatmarie, nee Fowler.
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Susan “Sue” Mangone, nee Zinn, of Millstadt, IL
- Children
- Jess (Bek) Mangone of Minneapolis, MN
- Corey Mangone of Minneapolis, MN
- Jennifer (Jesse) Harper of Millstadt, IL
- Ryan (Courtney) Morales of Mitchell, IL
- Step-father: Michael Szatmarie of Barnegat, NJ
- Father: Joseph Mangone of Seaford, DE
- Brothers
- Ron (Theresa) Mangone of Burlington, NJ
- Robert (Tracey) Mangone of Murray, KY
- Michael (Denise) Mangone of Fairless Hills, PA
- Sister: Lisa (Todd) Mangone-Jackson of Mooresburg, TN
- Brother-in-law: John (Jane) Zinn of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren
- Kross Morales
- Lucas Harper
- Olivia Harper
- Lillian Harper
- Noah Bailey
- Neva Schwartz
- Jeremy Schwartz
- Great-grandson: Nixon Bailey
- Nieces and nephews.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Visitation: Visitation will take place Wednesday November 11, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Services: Service will be held at 7:00 PM at Kurrus Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Burial: Funeral procession will leave from Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:30 am on Thursday November 12, 2026 to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. for a 10:30 am graveside services with honors.
