Joseph G Mancini

Joseph G Mancini, 100, of Port Huron, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

He was born March 5, 1926 in Detroit, to the late Federico and Rose (DiDuca) Mancini and was the beloved step-son of Giovanni Valente.

Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp at 17 years old, and served during WWII from 1944-1946 as a ship’s radar operator, which he was very proud of. After his time in the service, he worked for Prestolite in Port Huron for 34 years before retiring in 1995.

He married Florence A. Beattie in 1951 and had 3 children, Vicki, Fred, and Steve. After this marriage, he wed Jo Gibson on May 11, 2002.

Joe loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a talker, and especially enjoyed telling stories about his childhood in Detroit with his brothers and the time he spent in the Army. Another one of his favorite things was playing poker with his dear nephews and nieces, Mike and Cyndy Mancini, Richard Mancini, and Kathy and John Mackey. He enjoyed it most when he was winning and taking their money!

More than anything else, Joe’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gave him the most joy. He loved being with them and was very proud of them.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Vicki (Edward) McCabe; his son, Fredric Mancini; two grandchildren, Dana (Tony) Giancarlo and Jeffrey (Jenny) McCabe; three great grandchildren, Brenley, Harper and Jack; his wife, Jo; nieces and nephews, including Dean Mancini, Tony Mancini and Gina Davis; many cousins, including a special cousin, Janet Bonadio; and a number of wonderful friends.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by a son, Steven Mancini; brothers, Gene (Louise) Mancini and Bob (Jan) Mancini; infant sister, Antoinette Mancini; and niece, Meg Mancini.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 16, 2026 in Karrer Simpson Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Deacon Dennis Crimmins will officiate. Services will be livestreamed on Joseph’s obituary page of the funeral home website.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army and St. Clair County Allied Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the St. Clair County Veterans Affairs Emergency Relief Fund.