Funeral Mass for David Gino Mangialardi will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Greenville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery. He passed away peacefully at his home in Madison, MS on May 28, 2024 at the age of 57. David lived a life of love, strength, and happiness.
David graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School (Greenville, MS) in 1984. He continued his education at Mississippi State University where he served as president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. His outgoing spirit and love of politics led to service in student government at the University among many other accomplishments. His strong work ethic and determination resulted in a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with honors in 1988.
After graduating, David began a career with Walmart, holding several different positions across Mississippi and Arkansas, eventually landing in Pine Bluff, AR in 1993. In Pine Bluff, he joined the Junior Chamber of Commerce where he met the love of his life, Michelle. After a whirlwind three-month courtship, David proposed and he and Michelle were married five months later on July 16, 1994. They shared 29 beautiful years together during which they raised their two beloved daughters.
David excelled in the retail industry, holding several territorial management positions with Walmart, Bill’s Dollar Stores, Dollar General, and Pilot/Flying J Travel Centers. His heart for service was evident in his many philanthropy projects and fundraising activities for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Florida Literacy Coalition, and Toys for Tots.
David was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister for various parishes through the years. He was strong and determined throughout his life and this was never more evident than in the past six years. He was a warrior, literally fighting his illness with boxing gloves on at Rock Steady Boxing.
David is survived by his wife, Michelle Wooten Mangialardi; daughters, Katherine Flynt (Austin) and Elizabeth Mangialardi; brother, Dr. Robert Mangialardi (Wendy); sister, Gina Marie Mangialardi; as well as one niece and four nephews. David was preceded in death by his loving parents, Gino and Edna Mangialardi.