Joseph R. Mangione Jr., 79, of West Corydon St., Bradford, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born on October 30, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph R. and Blanche (Miguel) Mangione Sr.
On May 25, 1966, Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He served until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1968. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Viet-Nam Service Medal, and the Viet-Nam Campaign Medal.
On May 11, 1973, in Buffalo, NY, he married Christine T. (Szewczyk) Mangione who survives.
He formerly owned and operated Star Lanes for several years. Joe had a dream of owning a store to take care of friends and neighbors in Bradford, for 45 years he owned and operated Mastercraft Auto Parts & Glass Company servicing the community and making lifetime relationships over the years.
Joe was involved in many things, he started backup the Soapbox Derby in Bradford. His shop Mastercraft Auto Parts & Glass, sponsored teams in golf league, softball leagues and bowling leagues. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and softball. Joe was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Christine of nearly 53 years, are two daughters, Cindy (Donald) Smith, of Bradford, and Charlene Mangione, of Bradford, two sons, Christopher Mangione, of Bradford and Dillon Luksch, of Bradford, two sisters, Joanne Reback and Christine Eddington, two brothers, John (Alison) Mangione and Raymond Mangione, two grandchildren, Danielle (Doug) Fargo and Tyler (Ray Yankey) Smith, and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Gloria Saad, and one brother, Kenneth Mangione.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by funeral services at 6:00 pm with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor, St. Bernard Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4261 1600 Peninsula Drive Suite 15, Erie PA 16505, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com