Michael Joseph Mangiantini: He ‘showed up, worked hard, and made people feel welcome’

Michael Joseph Mangiantini March 4, 1952 – May 30, 2025

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Michael Joseph Mangiantini, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 4, 1952, to Connie and Ernest Mangiantini, Michael lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and a deep love for his family and community.

Michael was the devoted husband of Kathy Mangiantini for over 25 years until her passing. Their marriage was built on love, laughter, and shared strength, and it remained a cornerstone of Michael’s life.

He was a man of many talents and trades, working at a variety of places including his parents’ bakery in Sonoma, Gallo Winery in Sonoma, John Deere in Fernbridge, the Firestokers Youth Group in Rio Dell, Sun Valley Floral Farm in Arcata, and in West Yellowstone as a trusted maintenance man. Whether he was repairing planes or lawnmowers, Michael approached every job with pride and precision. He was known for his ability to fix nearly anything and for his willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Michael was preceded in death by his loving parents, Ernest and Connie Mangiantini; his aunt Louise Mangiantini; his uncle Ezio Mangiantini; and his sister, Ernistine Mangiantini.

He is survived by his siblings: John (Jennifer) Mangiantini, Theresa Rivera, Rose (Dave) Carey, and Dan Mangiantini. He also leaves behind his daughter Kimberley Olson and her fiancé Alejandro Marquez; his stepdaughter Michelle Petracek and her husband Don; his grandchildren Miriam, Alex, and Destiny Petracek, Brianna, Heather, and Christopher Olson; and his great-grandchildren Nevaeh Baldy and Orion Petracek. Michael’s circle of love extended far and wide, and he is also survived by countless friends whose lives he enriched.

Michael will be remembered for his generous spirit, his quick wit, his mechanical genius, and his enduring love for family. He was a man who showed up, worked hard, and made people feel welcome, whether they were family or friends.

Services will be announced at a later date.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.”