Obituary for Leonidas "Leo" J. Manta
Manta, Leonidas “Leo” J.
Leo J. Manta (age 82) of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2018. Loving, respected and devoted son of the late John & Barbara Manta (Petrakis), husband of Sophia L. Manta (Djikas), father of John L. Manta, Louis P. & Therese Manta (Powers), Carolyn & David Manta-Kennedy and Mark C. & Margaret Manta (Hansen), brother of Mark F. (Denise) Manta and Steve A. Manta, grandfather (aka Papou) of Erica Manta, Alexander Manta, Zachary Manta, Leo M. Manta, Maria Manta, Logan Manta-Kennedy, Zoe Manta-Kennedy, Scott Powers, Emily Powers and Leonidas (LJ) Manta and uncle/cousin/godfather to dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and business associates. As President/CEO of JL Manta, Inc., Parish Council President of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Board Member, Director & Trustee of numerous local, regional and national contractor committees in the industrial coatings industry and coach/manager for many children’s & church youth sports organizations, Leo (known to many as The Big Guy) is best known for his unwavering work ethic, passion for his family, mentorship & counseling of others, decades of charitable acts, love of Chicago sports and always “telling it like it is”. We will all miss him dearly, but will never forget his words, life-lessons and the depth of his compassion for others.
Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL
Family and friends to gather Wednesday at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL, Service 10:00 a.m.
Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, 15625 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491 would be appreciated.
www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
11
Sep
3:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Trisagion Service at 7:00 pm.
Service
Wednesday
12
Sep
10:00 AM
Sts. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
11025 S. ROBERTS ROAD
PALOS HILLS, IL 60465
Gather at the church. There is no procession from the funeral home.
Cemetery Details
Location
GOOD SHEPHERD CEMETERY
16201 S. 104TH AVENUE
ORLAND PARK, IL
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