The PBA is saddened by the unexpected, off-duty death of New York State Police Trooper Justin C. Mangano on July 7, 2008. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow Troopers.

Trooper Mangano, 31, of Silver Creek, was stationed in Troop B at SP Massena. Trooper Mangano enlisted in the Division of State Police on 8/16/07. He served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman from 1998 to 2004 and was active in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was stationed in Iraq for seven months and was involved in the battle in Fallujah.

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Trooper Mangano, and are as follows:

The family will be present at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, Silver Creek, on Wednesday from 7 pm – 9 pm, and on Thursday from 2 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 am at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

To send condolences, visit www.holeparker.com.