Philip E. Mangione III

Albany-Philip E. Mangione III, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Troy, NY, he is the son of Philomena Finelli Mangione and the late Edward C. Mangione. Philip, or "Fippy" as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was a 1966 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy. Philip represented the third generation of ownership and operation of the family business, Edward C. Mangione Locksmiths, Inc., where he also served as President. Before joining the family business, Philip worked at the Watervliet Arsenal. Philip was dedicated to his locksmithing craft, enjoyed the daily interactions with customers and suppliers, and loved making deals. Fippy enjoyed motorcycles, automobiles (especially those with 12 cylinders from Italy), sipping coffee, enjoying a fine cigar, dinner with the guys, and discussing everything and anything. Fippy was strong and yet comical in his opinions and views on life. Fippy was proud of his Italian heritage, once visiting Italy with his grandson Nicholas to travel the country and see his car being built. Fippy's license plate "Il Sogno", Italian for "The Dream", epitomizes what Fippy was all about. One of Fippy's more memorable adventures was his cross-country trip to Pebble Beach, California and back on his Harley Davidson. Fippy lived by the motto "it's about the journey, not the destination." Fippy was truly "born to ride", and we can all rest assured that Fippy continues to ride on in his eternal journey. Philip was the husband of Lois C. Ormsby Mangione; father of Edward J. Mangione, Alyse M. Jupin (Chris), Britt M. Gersey (Chris) and Philip E. Mangione IV (Meghan Carroll); grandfather of Nicholas E. Mangione, Christopher J. Jupin II, Cassandra E. Jupin, Philip E. Mangione V, Ryan C. Gersey and Matthew P. Gersey; brother of Estelle Lisky (Greg); brother-in-law of Mary McCue (Ed);survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, dear friends and his beloved cat Enzo. Friends and family are invited to visit with Philip’s family Sunday, September 20, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Monday, September 21, 2015 at 8:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to All Saints Catholic Church, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy, NY. The Mangione family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at both St. Peter’s Hospital and NYOH for the support and care they provided. Those wishing to remember Philip E. Mangione III in a special way may send a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.

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Philip E. Mangione III

October 2, 1948 - September 17, 2015