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Mangogna

In Loving Memory

Mangogna, Marla

Mangogna, Marla

Marla Maureen Mangogna, 78, left to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021. Born March 6, 1943, in St. Louis to Stanley Mangogna and Santa (Sirna) Mangogna, she was baptized at St. Augustine church. She attended St. Augustine School, All Saints School, Marcy High School, and St. Louis University, graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Marla worked in the telecommunications industry for 45 years beginning at Southwestern Bell until her retirement from AT&T, where she led teams designing and troubleshooting systems. Her work brought her to the Pacific Northwest, and later to Kansas City, which she called home for 40 years.

Marla was passionate about her faith, her church, and her family. She volunteered on the board and committees at Holy Family Parish in Kansas City, and taught adults catechism and children in Sunday school. A season ticket holder to the Kansas City Symphony, Marla loved good food (particularly Sicilian pasta), especially when shared with friends and family.

Preceded in death by her parents and her brother John Mangogna C.M. Survivors include her son, Anthony (Cathy) Sims; her grandchildren, Anthony, Alexis, and Mia; one sister, Joan Finnegan and four brothers, Vito Mangogna, Thomas Mangogna, Stanly Mangogna and Mark Mangogna; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Services: Visitation on Thursday, June 10, 3-8:30 p.m. at Kutis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois Ave. Funeral from Kutis Friday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd., 10 a.m. Interment at Cavalry Cemetery. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Vincentian Priests and Brothers, Congregation of the Mission Western Province, 13663 Rider Trail North, Earth City, MO 63045 (http://www.vincentian.org/) or Magdala Foundation (https://www.magdalafoundation.org/)

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6 thoughts on “Mangogna, Marla”

  1. Marla was a lovely and intelligent lady who I met many years ago, prior to joining the Mangogna family. I always enjoyed sharing conversations, and good Sicilian pasta, with her. She will be missed.

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  2. Marla was a lovely and intelligent lady who I met many years ago, prior to joining the Mangogna family. I always enjoyed sharing conversations, and good Sicilian pasta, with her. She will be missed.

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  3. My memories of my cousin Marla flow back decades to our youth when members of the Sirna Family gathered on most Sundays at Grandpa and Grandma’s house on Arlington in St. Louis and to a couple of reunions several years ago. In between we had gone our separate ways. At one of the reunions Marla and my wife, Margo, met and chatted quite a bit. Afterwards, Margo told me, “I like her. She’s feisty.” When Margo died, Marla posted on a legacy website:

    “I know I have missed out in getting to know and spend time with this lovely lady! But I will never forget the time I first met Merle [Margo’s given name] as we all gathered at Michael’s house. She was a delight to be with. I will not forget her smile and humor.”

    It’s comforting to know that others appreciate a loved one.

    The meaning of the name Marla includes “of Magdala.” Marla knew that, for she included the Magdala Foundation as a recipient of donations in her memory.

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  4. My memories of my cousin Marla flow back decades to our youth when members of the Sirna Family gathered on most Sundays at Grandpa and Grandma’s house on Arlington in St. Louis and to a couple of reunions several years ago. In between we had gone our separate ways. At one of the reunions Marla and my wife, Margo, met and chatted quite a bit. Afterwards, Margo told me, “I like her. She’s feisty.” When Margo died, Marla posted on a legacy website:

    “I know I have missed out in getting to know and spend time with this lovely lady! But I will never forget the time I first met Merle [Margo’s given name] as we all gathered at Michael’s house. She was a delight to be with. I will not forget her smile and humor.”

    It’s comforting to know that others appreciate a loved one.

    The meaning of the name Marla includes “of Magdala.” Marla knew that, for she included the Magdala Foundation as a recipient of donations in her memory.

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  5. Tom and family, we will share with our family here in East of loss of your sister Marla.
    Our prayers and love are with all for their beloved aunt.

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  6. Tom and family, we will share with our family here in East of loss of your sister Marla.
    Our prayers and love are with all for their beloved aunt.

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