Everett – Peter Anthony Mangraviti, 89, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 after a brief illness.
Pete was the brother of the late James J. Mangraviti of Everett. He leaves his niece Mary Frances Mangraviti of Everett and nephew James J. Mangraviti, Jr. of North Reading. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Mangraviti and brother-in-law Joseph Siciliano, both of Everett.
Pete was a lifelong resident of Everett and a summer resident of East Falmouth since 1961.
The son of Sicilian immigrants, Pete served as a teacher and later administrator in the Boston Public Schools from 1949 until his retirement in 1989. He was also a professional musician for many decades, playing the piano nights and weekends. Pete was a “Triple Eagle” graduating from Boston College High School (1945), and earning undergraduate (1949) and graduate degrees from Boston College.
Pete was one of the founders of the Everett Little League and he managed the Cardinals for over 35 years and to several championships. He was also the co-founder and decades long President of Everett Eagles Pop Warner football. Pete was awarded the St. Ignatius Award from BC High in recognition of his lifelong service to others.
Pete served several terms as the Chairperson of the Everett Recreation Commission. He was the Principal of the Religious Education Program at St. Anthony’s in Everett for many years.
Pete enjoyed Cape Cod, boating, playing cards (especially Hearts) and sports, especially the Red Sox and Boston College.
Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St, EVERETT on Sat. April 15. A Funeral Blessing will occur at St. Anthony Church Everett at 10 a.m. preceded by a wake service in the funeral home from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made St. Anthony School, 54 Oakes St, Everett 02149.
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