Aurora (Rintrona) Mangano

Mrs. Aurora (Rintrona) Mangano, age 85, a native Utican more recently residing in Tequesta, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at the Jupiter Care Center in Florida with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on April 5, 1922, Aurora was the daughter of the late Louis D., Sr. and Theresa (Motto) Rintrona. Raised and educated locally, she was a member of the first graduating class of T. R. Proctor High School. On September 20, 1941 she married Joseph A. Mangano with whom she shared 48 years until his passing on August 26, 1990. The couple was well suited for one another and united in the commitment of family life. Aurora worked as a legal secretary for various local law firms. Her excellent work ethic and commitment to perfection earned her respected positions in her field. A loyal person of integrity and passionate presence, she had an enterprising personality, keen thought processes and intuitive mental awareness. Very independent in nature, she was an insightful woman ahead of her years. But above all, her life was based upon traditions, moral beliefs and love of family. Her devotion to her husband and children was reflected in the love and pride she held in her heart for them. Her artistic talents were seen in so many ways. She was a member of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America winning numerous awards for her creative works. Also a cultivated gourmet cook and baker, her presentations met with perfection. During her leisure time she played bridge, engaged in water aerobics, and participated in life’s activities with vitality. She enjoyed wintering in Florida with her husband and after his passing relocated there with the memories of the life style they had shared. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Aurora is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rosanne and Frank A. Composto of New City, NY; her son and daughter-in-law, Francis P. and Mary Ann Mangano of Solon, Ohio; and her grandchildren, Martin Mangano and fiancée Gina Delfine, Meg and Howard Cleveland, Amy Mangano Shovlin and her husband Paul, Joseph E. Mangano, Joanna C. and Steve Marlow, and Andrea Composto and her partner Beth Brown; and her great-grandchildren, Anna, Owen, and Sean Francis Cleveland; and Sidney Shovlin. Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Elvira and Andrew Florentino of Utica; her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins, and sisters-in-law, Gloria Rintrona and Antoinette Mangano. She was also blessed with many friendships. She was predeceased by her siblings, Clement and Doris Rintrona, Rocco, Sr. and Lena Rintrona, Louis D., Jr. and Vincenza Rintrona, Albert Rintrona, and Rose and Paul Cozza; and her in-laws, Rocco and Josephine Maimone, Henry Mangano, Mary Casaletta, Helen Mangano, Ida and Thomas Melfe, and Lucy and Ray Annese. The family wishes to thank those caregivers who attended to Aurora with much compassion, including her physician who was especially kind and thoughtful. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions in Aurora's honor may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Aurora's funeral service will commence on Friday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Aurora (Rintrona) Mangano

April 5, 1922 - September 9, 2007