SARATOGA SPRINGS - Joseph Nicholas Mangiaracina was born June 17, 2010, the son of Joseph Mangiaracina and Dr. Nicole Solomos. He was the adored little brother of Carly Lynn Mangiaracina. He proved his strength, fighting many battles in his short time with us. Joseph is survived by his parents, Joseph and Nicole, and his big sister, Carly Lynn. He is the beloved grandchild of Nicholas and Cheryl Solomos of Voorheesville, Phyllis (Patty) Catapano of Bellmore and Joseph (Kathy) Mangiaracina of Hobart. Joseph is also survived by his aunts, Gina Mangiaracina and Lisa (Steve) Lambert, both of Bellmore; and his uncle, Constantine (Alicia) Solomos of Redondo Beach, Calif. His first cousins are Toni Marie, Christina and Joseph Stasio and Steven and Matthew Lambert, all of Bellmore. He is also survived by his great-grandmothers, Carmella Mangiaracina of Cornwall and Helen Dehring of Albany. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-5373. Donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012. Online memorials may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.