Obituary of Joseph A Mantella

Joseph A Mantella passed away march 17 at 5:50 pm at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse NY He was born in Elizabeth NJ to Andrew and Gilda Mantella on 8/5/44 He lived his life by his motto "Give Me a Place to Stand and I will Move the Earth. " He started his work career at Elizabeth town as as a pipefitter and became a union activist . As the president of his local he became a leader in labor movements.. He then moved to Pennsylvania with his family and continued his career as a self - employed salesman. He moved to Cortland and finished his career r as a co owner of the Shamrock Restaurant and Night Club with his son Andrew. He was a true cowboy at heart who loved riding his horse and working and living on his horse ranch in Truxton. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and an all around outdoorsman. He also enjoyed spending time on his boat with his family and freinds, he was a John Wayne fan and love to show off his collection. His true love was his kids and his grandkids. Joe is survived by his three children Rosemary, Gilda and Andrew his grandchildern Jonathan Joseph, Stefan Alexander and Austyn Saint Lawrence Falso, and Isabella Katherine Mantella.Two son in laws Walter D Burns III and Vincent Falso ,his brother Michael. He is predeceased by his wife of 45 years Mary Mantella who he enjoted traveling with and raising the children and pending time together onn the ranch taking care of all their animals and sharing their hobbies Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening from 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Lincoln Ave Cortland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Wednesday at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church. in lieu of flowers family requests donations be make to www.gofundme.com/vvusph78. to offer online condolences, visit www.wright-beard.com