Michael G. Mangone

Michael G. Mangone, aged 23, passed away on July 8, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Michael is survived by his parents, Joe and Theda, sisters, Elizabeth and Emily, his favorite dog, Buddy, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael was born in Scottsdale and graduated from Arcadia High School. Michael was always an athlete and his passion was basketball. He played for the Arcadia varsity team and multiple club teams. He was an outstanding basketball player, earning multiple MVP awards. Everyone knew Michael for his infectious personality and ability to light up a room. He was larger than life, a friend to everyone he met, and will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

The Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Arch Diocese of Denver Mortuary at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO at 11:30 A.M on Monday, July 16, 2018. A visitation will precede Mass at 10:30 A.M. The interment will follow Mass at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the OCJ Kids Foundation at www.ocjkids.org/cowboy-camp/ with fund directed to the cowboy camp.