Patrick Francis Mangan

Patrick “The Dude” Francis Mangan, 73, died on July 24, 2026, at his home in Columbus, OH, after some years of declining health. The son of Thomas Vincent Mangan and Audrey Curran (Murray) Mangan, Pat was born June 20, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised in Cleveland, Ashtabula, and Toledo, along with his seven siblings. In 1971, Pat graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School, where he played baseball and admired the faculty priests.

In 1975, Pat graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in journalism and began law school at Toledo University (now known as the University of Toledo) the following year. Also in 1976, he married Julie Neuberger of Sylvania, who supported him through law school by working at Conrail, where they were both employed - Pat as a fireman and engineer in the summers and Julie as a clerk. They returned to Columbus in 1981, eventually settling in Minerva Park where they raised their children, Erin, Kellan, and Alissa. Pat served his community for many years as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and as judge magistrate in Minerva Park.

As true Buckeyes who bled scarlet and gray, Pat and Julie hosted an annual OSU-Michigan football watch party for over 35 years at their home on Jordan Road. Following the game, the concerts would begin, and at least one of the many bands that were seeded in their basement might take the stage. The headlining act was always The Neil Hotel Band, a group fronted by Pat and formed in 1974 with his friends in their off-campus house on Neil Avenue. The band would continue to play together for decades, eventually featuring Kellan on drums.

Aside from football game days, Jordan Road was always the place to be for Pat and Julie’s friends, as well as the friends of their children. It was a rare day that did not see houseguests coming and going all evening, often to hear or play music, and invariably to be regaled by Pat with a tale or ten. Their door was always open and the Keystone Light was always cold.

An attorney first and businessman second, Pat spent long days at his probate law practice for more than 40 years, 25 of which were in “the mom and pop law shop” - an office he established and ran with Julie. He advertised free 30 minute consultation appointments, which would inevitably extend to at least three hours. His guardianship clients enjoyed holiday celebrations and occasional day trips with Pat. Many of his clients would eventually become friends, and all of his friends and acquaintances enjoyed pro bono legal representation. Pat was called to help people, and he always told his children that was the only reason he chose to practice law.

Pat raised his kids to love play and hiking, and he taught them early on that the worst swear one could utter is “Go Blue.” Despite spending most weekends in the office, he encouraged others to take the trip, quit the job, and do what makes you happy. One of his most frequently shared pieces of advice was that “no one on their death bed says, ‘I wish I had spent more time at work.’”

Pat became a grandfather in 2018 and was very proud of both of his grandchildren, Sloane Audrey and Nolan Davis Sullivan, who love and miss their Grampa Dude. Nolan carries on Dude’s passion for reading and learning, and Sloane his love of music and performance.

Pat is also survived by his son-in-law, Michael Sullivan, dearly beloved siblings Janet (John) Wiza, Kim Mangan (Lisa Jacobs), Mike (Laurie) Mangan, and Shawn Mangan (Tom Nader); brothers-in-law, Ron (Sue) Prebe, David Gaudette, Rick Neuberger, Tim (Debbie) Neuberger; sisters-in-law (“The Outlaws”), Amy Blackford, Cathy Venezia, and Jewel Stoneburner; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his sisters, Leigh Prebe and Lynne Mangan; brother, Joseph Mangan; brothers-in-law, Ed Blank and Randy Neuberger; sister-in-law, Kathie Neuberger; father-in-law, Tom Neuberger; and mother-in-law, Shirley (Hardin) Neuberger.

A memorial gathering will be planned at a later date. Pat would be happy if you would cheer on the Buckeyes, visit Hocking Hills, have a beer in his honor, and enjoy The Rolling Stones. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Legal Aid Society of Central Ohio.