Mariano Mangio

Mariano Mangio, age 84, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2007 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born April 9, 1923 in Bacolor, Philipines, the son of Ignacio and Maria G. Mangio. Mariano was a citizen of the United States for the past 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son, Ernie. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Hermania; children, Lyn Bartlett of Texas, Ludy Riddle of Ohio, Perla Gordon of Florida, Freddie of Ohio, Agnes Hurles of Ohio, Marilyn Daulton of Ohio, and Jhun Mangio of Illinois; 29 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren both in the United States and overseas. Funeral services were held at 7 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH, with Pastor Vernon Hurles officiating.

A Tribute to Tatang

No matter how inevitable that this will happen one cannot fully prepare to lose someone who is dear to us. God, our Creator, gave us life and in His own time of choosing he takes it away. No matter how advanced our medical technology today, when our Creator calls us in, we'll have to give in. Our father was a resident of Wright's Nursing Home for over three years, and on August 9, he was rushed to the hospital for heart, lung, and kidney failure, among other complications. He fought hard to survive and on August 30 at about 11:45 AM he finally gave in to heed the call of the Lord. We thank God for the long life He gave our father. He was blessed with a loving and caring wife and eight children, who loved and respected him. He lived to see grandchildren of his children. We're all sad for his departure, yet glad to see the end of his suffering and we pray to God to give us the strength we need to overcome the tragedy of loosing him.

Our father lived his life in full. In spite of life's trials, difficulties, and raising eight children with his humble income as a farmer and later on a carpenter, he was a successful family man. Our father was a hardworking man, a loyal husband, and was very protective of his children. Through hard work and perseverance, our parents were able to realize their dreams to give their children an education and improve their lives. Our father was a man of few words, but when he spoke, we would listen. He may have been short tempered at times, but he never laid his hands on his children. Now that we are parents, we now understand the discipline he imposed on us.

We would like to express this to our Dad:

Dad,

Thank you for your love that you shared with us. Thank you for your kindness when we were in need. Thank you for your guidance when we were lost. Thank you for your patience when we did wrong. Thank you for your understanding when things did not go your way. Thank you for your sympathy when we have failed. We never thanked you enough in your lifetime. We never said "I love you" as much as we should have, but we feel that deep inside that you knew it well. Forgive us for our shortcomings and once again, thank you for everything. We will miss you greatly and rest assured that you will not be forgotten. You will always be with us in whatever we are doing for we, your children are a reflection and a shadow of your being. Dad, may you find peace in the arms of our Maker.

Broken Chain

We little knew that morning, that God
was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
but as GOD calls us one by one,
The Chain will link again.