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August 20, 2009

Michael R. Manganella, 79, of Kingston died Thursday after a courageous fight against cancer.
Michael’s death followed a pattern he had established during life; one based on dignity, courage, peace and loving purpose. This is the legacy he has given his children and their families and his wife, Jane, with whom he would have celebrated 53 years of marriage in October.
Born March 18, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Michael P. and Catherine Connolly Manganella.
A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he served our country for four years.
Following military service, Michael continued his education and earned his Bachelor of Science in economics from King’s College.
Michael was a regional manager for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, retiring after 34 years.
His retirement years were filled with family; his six children, their wives and husbands and eight grandchildren. His message to them all was that happiness is a choice and death is just a portal.
Surviving are his wife, the former Jane Walsh; children, Michael, Paul, Mark, Kurt, Kim and Stacy, and their families; and sisters, Dolores Lynch, Catherine Schooley, Jeanne Decker, Beverly Hanley and Winifred Finden, and their families.

Committal will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to Hoyt Memorial Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704, or King’s College Alumni Association, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Arrangements are by McLaughlin Family Funeral Service