Patrick T. Mangus Sr.

Retired FDNY Lt. Patrick T Mangus, Sr. of Silver Lake passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2026 at the age of 68. A native Staten Islander, he was raised in Port Richmond and lived in Rosebank before settling in Silver Lake 30 years ago. He graduated from Msgr. Farrell H.S. and earned his bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from John Jay College.

A son of the late Thomas and Mary Mangus, Pat was the proud father of Patrick Jr. and Kathleen. He was a decorated member of the FDNY, having spent most of his career at Engine 201 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn before being promoted to Lieutenant in 1992. He was a member of the hockey team at both Engine 201 and prior to that at Engine 220. He was a volunteer member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (D.A.R.T.) which is a joint effort between the FDNY and American Red Cross of Greater New York that provides emergency assistance and disaster relief for families and communities across the nation.

Pat was an active runner. He twice completed the NYC Marathon and as a member of the SIAC finished countless other road races in and around S.I.

In his later years, Pat’s love of the outdoors took him on frequent camping trips to the Adirondack Mountains. He became a more active member of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers, an elite service group who have successfully completed climbing all 46 major peaks of the Adirondacks and are dedicated to environmental protection and education.

Pat was a friend to all people and dogs, and, true to his Irish heritage, was a wonderful storyteller. He enjoyed cheering on the NY Jets, Yankees, and Rangers, and the Penn State Nittany Lions. He considered the Grateful Dead’s music the soundtrack of his life, and he had seen them live more than 3 dozen times.

In addition to his loving children Patrick Jr. and Kathleen, he is survived by his brothers William(retired Lt. FDNY) and Thomas(retired Lt. FDNY), his sisters-in-law Emma and Lisa, and many extended family members and friends.

Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 28 from 3-7 pm. As per his wishes, Patrick will be cremated and his remains will be scattered among the mountains of the Adirondacks, which he so loved.