Joseph C. "Joe" Mangalavite

Joe was born in Springfield, November 8, 1936 the son of Anthony and Marie (Ring) Mangalavite. His parents, two sisters; Valerie and Venus, as well as two brothers; Robert and Tony all preceded him in death.

Joe was a graduate of Ball Chatham High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Army. He achieved the certification of sharpshooter and earned the Good Conduct Medal.

Joe returned to the Springfield area where he served the state of Illinois Department of Transportation as a custodian retiring in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion Menard County Post 129 and a life member of the Taylorville Gun Club.

He married Janet Smock July 23, 1978 in Springfield and she survives. He is also survived by his children: William Mangalavite of Wickenburg, AZ, Cindy Mangalavite of Layton, UT, David (Nancy) Mangalavite of Springfield, IL, Cheryl Maestas of Casa Grande, AZ Maureen (Andy) Capranica and Michelle (Earl) Julian both of Springfield, IL, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a nephew, John Thomas Hampton of OH.

Arrangements are in the care of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen St. Springfield, IL where the family will greet family and friends from 11:00 am Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 until the time of a funeral service at 12:30 pm Friday. Pastor Milton Crain will officiate. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the New Life Baptist Church 207 West St. Athens, IL 62613 or the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County 224 Twin Dr. Oaks Rochester, IL 62563

Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.