Hudson – Richard J Mangini, 82, a longtime resident of Hudson, passed away at home Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2011. He was the devoted husband of 60 years of Ruth Ann (Paulino) Mangini, who passed away in January 2011.
Born Dec. 19, 1928 in Stoneham, to John L. and Wilhelmina (Vogel) Mangini, he was educated in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School in 1946. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in the waning years of World War II and served as a Staff (Buck) Sergeant during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1951, when he was honorably discharged. He returned home, married Ruth, and attended Wentworth Institute earning an engineering degree.
Mr. Mangini enjoyed his work as a tool and die engineer for United Carr Fasteners, developing numerous patents during his tenure there, being based out of Newtonville and Cambridge.
In his younger years, his passion for hunting and fishing brought him to Berry Bay in Freedom, N.H., where he spent time every year until his passing. He was a lifetime member of the Riverside Rod and Gun Club of Hudson and a member of the Hudson Elks Lodge.
Mr. Mangini enjoyed his weekday and weekend visits with family, playing cards, watching the Red Sox and the New England Patriots, and discussing current events.
He is survived by his devoted children, Joyce E. (Mangini) Terrio and her husband Paul of Norfolk, John D. Mangini and his wife Jane of Milford, and Michael P. Mangini and his wife Karen of North Grafton. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Rebecca (Terrio) Tefft and her husband Matthew of Uxbridge, Jessica Terrio of Norfolk, Jennifer Mangini of Newton, Julieanne Mangini of Worcester, Joseph Mangini of Sutton, Ryan Mangini of Milford and Mark Mangini of North Grafton; his loving great-granddaughter, Samara Grace Tefft of Uxbridge; his brother-in-law, Manual Cardoza of Hudson; his sister-in-law, Anne Paulino of Hudson; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Josephine and Donald Chartier of Bridgewater; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m., in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson. Calling hours will be held Monday, Dec. 12. from 5 to 8 p.m.. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., 50 Central St., Hudson.
