I was just thinking about Dr. Mangos and decided to look him up. I am so sorry for his passing. He was a wonderful man and mentor and taught me so much about the world of medicine. I have so many good memories of him and Rae. Mu condolences to his wonderful girls and their families. Much love…Becky Taylor

'My condolences to John and Rae's family. We were friends from Madison days. I was Rae's roommate after she graduated from UW nursing school and I was an undergraduate. I have many, many happy memories from those times. In the early eighties I even met all the Mangos daughters as the Mangos family traveled through California. I was just looking at John and Rae's December, 1964 wedding announcement clipping from the Madison paper. They both will be in my heart forever.'

'Dr. Mangos help me so much when my parents passed away. He was a good boss but became a good friend along with wife Rae. He will be dearly missed. Mr deepest condolences to his family.'

'I apologize for the lateness of this message but I wanted to express my sincerest condolences to Dr. Mangos' daughters, son-in-laws, and grandchildren. I am grateful to have known him as a "boss" as well as an extraordinary human being. I will never forget neither Dr. Mangos, nor his beatiful wife, Rae.'

'We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of John Mangos. Our deepest sympathies go out to his daughters and their families. Efi and Dimitris.'

'The kindness of Prof Mangos will live eternally through the people, like us, who were blessed to meet him. My gratitude to my chairman for his support through my residency and my academic career is infinite. We send our warm condolences to his family. Antonis Athena Kattamis, Athens Greece'

'My deepest condolences to John's daughters and grandchildren. He was the kindest man I knew and a great role model for all Paediatricians. I am deeply obliged to him for all his help during my first difficult days in San Antonio as a resident back in December of 1993. May the lord bless him and his family. He will never be forgotten.
-Elpis Mantadakis, MD. Alexandroupolis, Thrace, GREECE'

'My condolences to the family I will miss his smile as he walked into cardiology clinic at uthscsa. He was a wonderful man.'

'Dear June, Marianna, Elena and Yanna, the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Community and the San Antonio
Medical Community were blessed at the arrival of the Mangos family to San Antonio in the early 80's.
Your parents and each one of you have been in my thoughts and prayers since hearing about the death of 
your father. May the Lord bless each one of you and your families and may the memory of Rae and Father
John be eternal!
Carrie Postolos'

'My condolences to John's family. He was a wonderful man in all aspects of his life as husband, father, grandfather, priest, physician, and friend. I consider myself fortunate to have known John. He was a very important influence on me both professionally and personally. His legacy will be very enduring. 
Jim Rogers'

'My deepest condolences to June, Marriana, Elena and Jana. Your father was the kindest man I have ever known. Out of all the priests that have been at St Sophia in our 41 years of attending, he was my favorite. He married Michelle (my daughter) and baptized Mia (my granddaughter). He and your mom Rae were such an inspiration to us all. May his memory be eternal.'

'After almost rwenty years in private practice,I still use the lessons Dr. Mangos taught me with my pediatric patients every day. I feel very fortunate that he was the head of pediatrics at UTHSCSA when I was training there as a resident. I will remember him as unfailingly kind, knowledgeable yet ever without arrogance, a true example for all of us of what it means to practice medicine with grace.'

'I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thought and prayers.'

'I worked at UT Senior Health with Dr. Patel and saw Dr. Mangos intermittently. He was one of the first patients who welcomed me with open arms and words of encouragement. He was a lovely man and his memory will live on. Thinking of the entire Mangos family.'

'What an amazing man, he led an amazing life. I am grateful for our long association, which benefitted me both personally and professionally. His memory and lessons will stay with me always. "We'll keep going!"'

'Dr. Mango was such an important part of shaping my career as a pediatrician. I was honored and privileged to train under him. Blessings and condolences to his family.
Kala Haiduk Sigler, MD'

'My condolences to the family. Fr. John will certainly be missed, but remembered with a smile by everyone who knew him.'

'Many condolences to the family at this sad time. Fr. John was a special person who will be greatly missed.'

'Harry and I were so saddened to hear of the passing away of "Father , Dr. John"! He and Presvytera Rae were such warm, loving, and caring people. Our hearts go out to you June, Marianna, Elaina, and Yanna. Michael and Maria join us in sending our deepest sympathy to you. May God help comfort you and your families and surround you with His love as you deal with your father's loss. May his memory be ever eternal!'

'My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was privileged to learn from such a dedicated leader and champion for children over 20 years. I will miss him, but will always remember his legacy of compassionate care. Wishing you strength and peace through this difficult time.'

'Love and comfort to you all. Dr. Mangos touched me and my daughter deeply. I am so grateful our paths intersected.'

'Deepest sympathies on your loss. He was held in the highest regard by those who knew him.'

'We were so sorry to learn of John's passing and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. My parents dearly loved Rae and John they both had such generous and compassionate spirits that touched the lives of many. With considerable effort, John visited Mother and Daddy and comforted them in their last years; we so appreciated the kindness he extended to our family. We will miss them all the greatest generation may their memories be eternal. With Sympathy, Nina and Harold Underwood'

'My life in San Antonio was a short 6 years; meeting and getting to know Dr. Mangos was one of the highlights. He was so dedicated to children, research and his family, yet had a heart big enough for his working family too. I'm honored to have spent quality time with him in his later years. My condolence to his family and all those who loved him.'

'Truly a season for special memories as his life is celebrated. Wishing the family peace through this time of loss. 'Joining' the liturgy from afar, since traveling.'

'Dr. Mangos was one of the guiding lights of my young career as a pediatrician. I enjoyed his teachings and his generous and joyful soul. He will be missed and his blessings will live on in the lives he touched. My many condolences to his family!'

'David I'm so sorry for your family's loss. May his eternal life be filled with peace and happiness.'

'Great person! Helped Northside greatly over the many years,'

'Elena & David, 
Thinking about you and the family during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything at all. He was an extraordinary man. 
Kim Miller'

'Dr Mangos was such a compassionate physician caring for his patients while he was at Shands Hospital in Gainesville Fl. He took excellent care of my daughter Angela and she made life long friends with his daughters. I always knew when he was caring for my daughter she was in excellent hands. The Medical community lost a great physician.'

'Fr John will always remain a part of our lives. Our sincerest condolences to all family members. For all he has done for our community we will always be great full. May the Lord guide you through your time of grief. With love, John & Shery Fotopoulos'

'Very sad sad news. Dr.,Fr. John as I knew him was a very nice, kind person. It reminded me of Prevetera 
Rae who was his equal and so proud of their working together for the good of so many children. My heart 
goes out to the family, May God Bless Them All.....and HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL! Olga Kouchoukos'

'God bless you, Father, I pray for your rest of Eternal Peace. I remain eternally grateful to you for having baptised my son, Nicholas. I will never forget you.

Christopher Paris'

'Sweet, sweet man! It was a privilege to know him! He did so many wonderful things and touched countless lives. What an amazing gift he was to all of us!! He will be truly missed!!'

'John was such a beloved priest, husband, father, and friend. Eternal be his memory. May God comfort his family especially at this season.'

OBITUARY

Fr. John A. Mangos, MD

September 19, 1932 – December 25, 2016

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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