Michael "Mike" David Mangeot

Michael David Mangeot, 83, died peacefully at home under hospice care on April 19, 2021.  Mike was a well-known Northern Kentucky businessman, politician, philanthropist and civic leader for over 55 years. Mike is survived by his four sons, Rob Mangeot of Anderson Township, Dave Mangeot of Edgewood, Jeff Mangeot of Cape Coral Florida, and Chris (Beth) Mangeot of Villa Hills, five granddaughters and two grandsons. Mike graduated from Covington Latin School in 1955.  Mike co-founded Century Construction in 1968 with his partners and friends, Jack Hodge and Mike Ruh.  Mike retired from Century in 2004. Mike’s unwavering dedication to giving back to his community was fostered early in his life by his membership in the Covington/Kenton Jaycees.   After holding many offices in the Jaycees, Mike embarked on a successful career in local politics.  After stepping out of the political spotlight, Mike continued to give his time to a long list of charitable organizations, causes, and entities throughout the region, always personifying the Jaycee motto that service to humanity is the best work of life.  Some of Mike’s professional/civic and personal accomplishments are listed below:

• Covington/Kenton Jaycees 1966-1974
  • Vice President
  • President
  • US Jaycee National Director
• 1974-1978 Covington City Commissioner/ Vice Mayor
• Commissioner - Kenton County Fiscal Court - 1984
• President - Associated Builders and Contractors - 1984
• Riverfront Kiwanis – President 1990-1992
• Covington Business Council – Chairman 1992-1993
• Friends of Covington – 2003 Covington Award
• Covington Latin School – 2004 Bonitatem Award
• Spirit Construction Foundation of Greater Cincinnati – 2005 Spirit of Construction Award
• The Point/Arc – Board Member 1995-2021-Board Member Emeritus 2021

Visitation Sunday, April 25^th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pk.  Ft. Wright, KY 41017.  Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am Monday, April 26^th at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.  Covid restrictions at the cathedral apply with social distancing and masks required. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mike’s name to The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky www.thepointarc.org and/or the Conductive Learning Center of Greater Cincinnati.  www.clgc.org