Kings Park Resident Named Woman Of Distinction

A Kings Park woman was recently recognized as the 2017 Woman of Distinction for the 13th Legislative District.

Rose Mangogna, was selected by Legislator Rob Trotta as the 2017 Woman of Distinction for the his Legislative District, which covers Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as portions of Commack and East Northport.

“Rose is the consummate volunteer and is passionate about her town and its residents,” said Legislator Trotta.

Mangogna established three new athletic teams for St. Joseph’s CYO in Kings Park, where she continues to coach its Volleyball team.

In 2009, she initiated the track and field team and is a former coach. She also implemented the TOP Soccer program for children with disabilities.

In addition, she is on the committee for St. Joseph’s Family Day Picnic.

For over 10 years, Mangogna has been involved with the Kings Park Soccer Club, where she is a coach and has been its president for the past seven years.

The Long Island Junior Soccer League named her its Volunteer of the Year for 2015 in recognition of her outstanding service to the youth of Kings Park and for making a positive difference in their lives.

She is also very active with Cub Scout Pack 75 and Boy Scout Troop 75 as a committee member for the troop as well as working as the troop's official photographer.

Since 2012, Mangogna has served on the board of the Nissequogue River State Park and is tireless in her efforts to help enhance, preserve and beautify the park. She helps to organize the park’s Sunset Run and its annual Turkey Trot/Walk for the Park.

She also co-chairs the annual Kings Park Veterans Day Parade and is responsible for inviting the parade participants and dignitaries, ordering the wreaths, selecting the keynote speaker and publicizing the event.

Trotta, who presented her with the proclamation, said how Mangogna is "dedicated to enhancing the lives of others and has demonstrated a strong work ethic in all that she does.”

Congratulations to Rose Mangogna!