David P. Mange, 68, husband of Elissa (Gallant) Mange formerly of Florida died Thursday (May 17, 2007) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in Southington. Mr. Mange was born on February 10, 1939 in Hartford son of the late Paul and Margaret Ruth (Savilla) Mange. He served in the US Marine Corps. In 1992, he retired from Industrial Times where he was employed in both Florida and Connecticut for many years. A Southington resident for the last 20 years, he was a member of the Elks in Southington and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Besides his wife of the last 19 years he is survived by his son Dylan Mange with whom he resided; son David and his wife Edith Boisvert of Meriden; daughter Tina Mange of Colchester; daughters Bonnie Bilton, Sassy Mange and son Scott Mange all of Florida; son Rand and his wife Kim Mange; daughter Tia Marie Mange all of Southington; a brother Robert Mangiafico of Hartford; and a sister Paula Martin of Vernon. He also leaves his mother-in-law Willie Cirigliano of Coventry; two sisters-in-law Brenda and her husband Jim Early of Storrs, Sherry and her husband Art VanHaaften of Cheshire; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa Mange. Dave will be missed by many friends including Scott and Sue Pray who he treated as his own. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences and directions. Dave - We will always take care of each other. No worries anymore. It's time to eat and drink whatever you want. Hope the cards are always dealt your way and the fish keep biting!
Published in The Hartford Courant on May 19, 2007