Wake: Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. Service: A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, 1 Father Conlon Place, Norwalk. Donations: Donations can be made to the Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, Conn., 06880.
Daniel J. Mangan Jr.
October 1, 1939 - Aug. 20, 2011
Daniel J. Mangan Jr., a sergeant with the Norwalk Police Department, died Saturday, Aug. 20, at his home in Norwalk at the age of 71. Born October 1, 1939, in New York, NY, to Daniel J. and Mary Crilly Mangan, Mr. Mangan graduated Norwalk High School in 1959, and joined the Police Department in 1961. He went on veteran’s reserve in May 1977. Mr. Mangan is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginger) M. Mangan, his son, Daniel J. Mangan and his partner Lisa M. Marsh of New York, NY, his daughter Diane L. Colucci and her husband Daniel R. Colucci of Chelmsford, Mass., his daughter Laura L. Mangan and her husband Joseph W. Conti of Greenwich, four grandchildren, Carter, Lillian, Daniel and William, and many cousins.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Although we all must grieve in our individual way, I know what you’re going through since I lost my own dad a year and a half ago. Our prayers and comforting wishes are with you and your family.
Mrs. Mangan, Danny, Diane and Laura, You have my deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Mangan. He looks happy in the picture holding one of his grandkids. Your are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tom
Dear Ginger, I am visiting from Ohio and just read about Daniel’s passing. My heartfelt prayer is that Daniel reside in a realm of Joy and Love, enriched by his life of service to mankind and to his family. Please know you are held dear, always. Love, Lisa
Ginger Have just recently heard of Dan’s passing; both Steve and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. You are one of the kindest people I have known ( and not a bad bowler either) and having you go through this ordeal has been both difficult and inspirational. I will keep Dan in my prayers… I love you, Robin