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Patricia Lee Mangi (Eggert), the amazing, remarkable, and beautiful wife of Dr. Joseph Mangi for nearly 57 years, mother of three children T. Michael Mangi (Lisa), Aubrey Pauschert (Kelly), and Nicole Mangi Kramer (Michael), grandmother to five precious grandchildren Madeline, Brady, Jacob, Juliana and Vivien, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer on May 13, 2026 at the age of 80.
Patrica was born on May 8,1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Phyllis and Herbert Eggert Sr. She was the eldest of 8 siblings, Herbert R. Eggert Jr., Marihelen Barrett, Charles Michael Eggert, Amy Dougherty, Carol Eggert, Susan Eggert, and Margaret Spencer.
She graduated with a BA from the University of Delaware and earned a master’s degree in education from Antioch College in Ohio.
Pat and Joseph met at Antioch College while pursuing their master’s degrees. They were married on July 31, 1969, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Newark, Delaware. After teaching for 2 years in Baltimore, MD, they moved to Kenosha, WI in 1970. Patricia was employed by the Kenosha Unified School District as a French and Spanish teacher for over 25 years, teaching at Lincoln, Frank, Lance and Tremper High School. She enjoyed taking students on trips to Mexico, Spain, France, Costa Rica, Chile, and Peru.
Patricia was dedicated to a life of service. She was the language interpreter for mission trips to the Dominican Republic for over 10 years and volunteered at St. Mary’s Elizabeth’s Closet.
Patricia was a true Renaissance woman, smart, fluent in many languages, a world traveler, a lover of music, gardening, and art. She played guitar for St. Mary’s Church for many years and enjoyed attending hootenannies at Anderson Art Center. She loved hosting tea parties and spending summers at the Atlantic Ocean beaches of Rehoboth, Delaware with her family.
Patricia was the glue that held her family together. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose compassion touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. More than anything, Patrica took the greatest joy in being a “Mimi” to her grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader and attended countless recitals, sporting events, and concerts. Patricia will be tremendously missed by her family. She was one of a kind and will always remain in the hearts of loved ones.
Donations made in Patricia’s honor to Elizabeth’s Closet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance of Pleasant Prairie, her sisters and brothers, and Deacon Wilson Shierk for their wonderful loving support during this difficult time.
Services for Patricia will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (7307 40th Ave). Visitation will be held from 10 am – 12 pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 pm.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Kerry Andersen says:
A lovely obituary, yet it could barely scratch the surface of the woman she was. We were all so lucky to have had her in this world. My condolences to Joe, the kids, and grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jean Preston says:
I am grateful for the many years shared with Pat, singing and playing guitar in The Common Folk, The Storytime Singers, and at St. Mary’s Church. Grateful too, that we met for lunch several times durning Pat’s battle with cancer. She was a wonderful person and a good friend.
Jim & Sandy Tiese says:
Pat was such a wonderful & woman. We enjoyed our mission trips to the Dominican Republic with her.
Marion Mangi says:
Patty was an amazing person. I enjoyed our luncheons when she came back from a trip. She was always proud of her family and like to share their accomplishments with others.
Patty was a wonderful hostess when we shared our holidays with our families. Her meals were incredible and she always made you feel welcomed.
May thoughts and prayers for her family. We will miss her.
Thomas Mangi says:
Auntie Patty will be dearly missed. I have fond memories going back about as far as I can remember being at family get-togethers in Kenosha with her being such a loving, kind presence. I enjoyed her down-to-earth sense of humor and speaking Spanish with her after I began to learn it. She inspired me to keep with it and to do my own traveling in the U.S. and abroad. I miss her very much. My thoughts and condolences go out to Uncle Joe, Mike, Aubrey, and Nicole.
Jan Merrick says:
Got to meet Pat volunteering with the St. Mary’s Elizabeth closet. Only knew her for a short time but she was an amazing lady. My condolences to Mr. Mangi and family.
Pam Drummond says:
Joe and family, my condolences to you. Pat was my daughter’ s teacher at Tremper. After she retired I see her at Festival Foods when she’d meet with other retirees.
You all are in my thoughts.
Michael Defazio says:
Dear Joe and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Mangi, she sounds like she was a lovely lady and a wonderful person to know. She really does sound like she held the family together. Like you Joe she did much for her students to remember her. May she Rest in Peace.
The Mike De Fazio Family
David & Marilyn Lauer and family says:
Our hearts go out to Joe and all the Mangi family at Pat’s passing. May God’s comforting arms enfold you as you mourn her death.
Charles Short says:
Joe- I was shocked this morning when I saw Pat’s obituary in the Kenosha News. I had no idea she was battling Cancer. I got to somewhat know her when she was at Tremper before I took early retirement for health reasons. She was a very nice person. I’m so sorry for your loss.