Obituary of Frank A. Mantia, Jr.

Frank A. Mantia Jr.

Frank A. Mantia, Jr., age 67 of Wilmington, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.  He was born June 9, 1953, in Joliet, IL.  Frank was the son of the late Frank and Edith (Fortey) Mantia.  He was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Joliet Junior College.  Upon graduation from high school, Frank became a proud member of Ironworkers Union Local #444 in Joliet, retiring in 2016 following 45 years of service.

 Frank is survived by his loving partner in life, Cheryl-Ann Koren; sisters, Phyllis Mantia and Gayle (Dennis) VanDuyne of Henderson, NV; brothers, William and Scott Mantia both of Wilmington.  Frank was also the proud uncle of Evan, Jack, and David VanDuyne of Henderson, NV.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; aunts; uncles and cousins.

In his free time, Frank enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan while spending many weekends and holidays at North Port Marina.  He also enjoyed Chicago Bears football and had a passion for animal rescue.

Frank will continue to enhance lives by his gift of organ and tissue donation through the Gift of Hope Network.

As it was Frank’s request, cremation rites will be accorded.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, service, and burial honoring Frank’s life will be held at a later date for all family and friends.  Details will be forthcoming.  For information, please call (815) 741-5500 or you may visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.