John K. Mangialardi
John K. Mangialardi, 96 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home of 40 years in Seabrook, TX on May 13, 2025. He was born in New York City, New York on August 19, 1929, to Anna and Frank Mangialardi. At the age of four, the family returned to their ancestral hometown of Nusco, in the Campania region of Southern Italy. Following the death of his parents and at a crossroads in his life, John determined at the age of nineteen he would return to the country of his birth, “to start a new life.” He boarded the passenger liner SS La Guardia and travelled to New York to join family in Long Island. Soon after his arrival, he joined the United States Army. He then went on to earn a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University in 1960. During this period, he met and married Ingrid Konrad and together they raised four children. In time the family moved to Seabrook, Texas where John established a distinguished career working for Northrup Grumman and General Electric companies, collaborating with the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). His inquisitiveness, along with innate intellectual ability, led him to design, develop and patent process-specific technical systems for NASA’s space programs. John was foremost a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an enthusiastic explorer and avid reader of old-world European history, art and culture. He delighted those closest to him with numerous amusing and heartfelt generational family memories.
John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Ingrid Mangialardi; sisters Guila Ciano and husband Vincenzo, and Norma Clemente and husband Tony. He is esteemed by many and will be lovingly missed by his wife of 21 years, Guila Mangialardi; brother Franco Mangialardi and wife Marirosa; sons Frank Mangialardi and wife Mercy, and Karl Mangialardi; daughters Joanne Starbuck and husband John, Lisa Lofaro and husband Sam, step-daughter Giovanna and husband Kurt; granddaughters Nicole Willis and husband Steven, Emily Fox and husband Dylan; grandsons Jonathan Gramaski and Sebastian Lofaro; great-grandson Cole Willis and numerous family members and friends.
On Friday, May 16, 2025 at Crowder Funeral Home – Webster, John’s family will greet guests from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, with a Rosary at 9:30 am. A Catholic Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a reception. The Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Dickinson, TX.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle John. Words cannot express how saddened we are,
Our heartfelt sympathy to Aunt Giulia, Joanne, Frank, Karl ,Lisa and families,
We are all sharing in your sadness,
Uncle John was an amazing extraordinary man, he will be missed.
Love
Annette, Matt and families
The Vahala family from Dallas is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle John. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. He was a remarkable person whose kindness, wisdom, and warmth will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
With love and sympathy,
Laura and Peter Vahala
With sincere condolences to my Aunt Giulietta, and dear cousins Frank,Karl,Joanne,Lisa,and Giovanna. Uncle John was a brilliant ,kind, and loving uncle. His passion for fine arts and cuisine was always a great topic to discuss. I admire his creative mind and inventive talent he displayed with NASA. I’ll will always treasure the festive holidays we spent together growing up. THANK YOU for the lovely memories Uncle John Love you and miss you !
My sincere condolences to my Aunt Giulietta my dear cousins Frank, Karl, Joanne, Lisa and Giovanna. Uncle John was a brilliant kind and loving man. His creative innovative talent was admiral with NASA and all his hobbies. His love of fine cuisines, the arts and culture was always a fun topic of discussion. I will always cherish the festive holidays we’ve shared as kids and adults. He always made the children happyI. I hope he’s playing chess with my dad in heaven (a fond memory). We love Uncle John and he will be very missed.
Love Antonietta Victor and Family.
*Admired
May heartfelt condolences to the Mangialardi family.
With sympathy
Victor Rivera