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1940
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2025
Geraldine Mangione Obituary
Born: February 10, 1940 in Chicago, IL
Died: January 23, 2025 in Des Moines, IA
Geraldine "Gerry" Helen Mangione, 84, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Des Moines, IA. A visitation and memorial mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on March 22, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 am, and mass will begin at 11:30 am. Private burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery.
She married Salvatore Mangione on January 19, 1963 at Five Holy Martyrs Church in Chicago, Illinois. Together they raised two children, David and Lisa, in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Gerry is survived by her loving husband Sal, age 86; son David Mangione, 56 of Yorkville, IL; daughter Lisa (Alan) Vontalge, 55 and 58 of Johnston, IA; grandchildren Adam Mangione, 23, Kara Mangione, 22, Ella Mangione, 18, Emma (Sean) Grogan, 27 and 29, and Hunter (Rachel) Vontalge, both 25; brother Richard (Barbara) Dusik, 79; and various other beloved friends and family members. She is preceded in death by her parents.
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