The Mangione family, long viewed as “beloved” royalty in Baltimore, is troubled by the recent arrest of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The legacy of the Mangione family, known for its immense wealth, philanthropy and a long history in the healthcare field, is now in sharp contrast to the shocking crime allegedly committed by Luigi, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Luigi’s family history is one of immigrant success. His late grandfather, Nick Mangione Sr., often shared his rags-to-riches story, proudly telling of his rise from humble beginnings. Recalling his father’s struggles as an Italian immigrant and his own determination, Nick told The Baltimore Sun, “My father died when I was 11, so I had two There were no coins, yet I became a millionaire.” “In what other country can you do that? Nothing that I can think of.”
Nick Mangione’s empire spanned multiple industries, from owning local resorts and country clubs to operating nursing homes and even a radio station. He and his wife, Mary, were also philanthropists, donating millions, including a donation of more than $1 million to the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, where all 37 of their grandchildren were born. In honor of their contributions, the hospital also named its maternity unit after the Mangione family.
The Mangione Family Foundation has also made significant donations to institutions such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and St. Joseph’s Medical Center at the University of Maryland. Loyola University’s pools are named after them, and several family members, including Nick and Mary’s six children, attended local colleges.
The family’s influence also extends into the political sphere, with Nick’s grandson, Nino Mangione, serving in Maryland’s House of Delegates.
Despite their excellent reputation, the Mangiones were stunned by Luigi’s arrest. The motive reportedly came from Luigi’s anger towards the American healthcare system – an area his family has strongly supported.
Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson in a Midtown sidewalk attack that was reportedly motivated by his disdain of greedy health care companies as “mafiosos,” according to reports. His uncle, Jerry O’Keefe, told the NY Post, “It’s a shock to all of us. I can’t say anymore. The statement summed it up for all of us. “We don’t know anything more than what has been reported in the media.”
