Joseph R. Mangione Jr., 79, of West Corydon Street passed away Tuesday (April 28, 2026) at Buffalo (N.Y.) General Hospital.

Born Oct. 30, 1946, in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph R. and Blanche Miguel Mangione Sr.

On May 25, 1966, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1968. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

On May 11, 1973, in Buffalo, NY., he married Christine T. Szewczyk Mangione, who survives.

He formerly owned and operated Star Lanes for several years. Joe had a dream of owning a store to take care of friends and neighbors in Bradford, for 45 years he owned and operated Mastercraft Auto Parts & Glass Co. servicing the community and making lifetime relationships over the years.

Joe was involved in many things; he restarted the Soapbox Derby in Bradford. His shop, Mastercraft Auto Parts & Glass, sponsored teams in golf leagues, softball leagues and bowling leagues. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and softball. Joe was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Christine, of nearly 53 years, are two daughters, Cindy (Donald) Smith of Bradford and Charlene Mangione of Bradford; two sons, Christopher Mangione of Bradford and Dillon Luksch of Bradford; two sisters, Joanne Reback and Christine Eddington; two brothers, John (Alison) Mangione and Raymond Mangione; two grandchildren, Danielle (Doug) Fargo and Tyler (Ray Yankey) Smith; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gloria Saad; and one brother, Kenneth Mangione.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday (May 7, 2026) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Ave., where a funeral service will follow with the Rev. John Jacquel, pastor, St. Bernard Church, officiating.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4261 1600 Peninsula Drive Suite 15, Erie, PA 16505; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.