Dennis Mantas

Dennis Mantas of Arvada, Colorado was born in Chicago on November 28, 1940 and was raised in East Chicago, Indiana. He was called home to the Lord on April 23, 2009. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and soulmate Maria; three beautiful children Jason (Michelle), Daniel, and Alexa; sisters Clara and Irene; loving nieces and nephews; and all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother Lila Sirigus Mantas and his father Gust Mantakounis. He had a generous heart and God filled spirit. There was never a person, charity or organization that crossed his path that he did not stop to help. Dennis was a man of integrity and faith and he truly believed the adage 'you must leave this world a better place'. The tributes that have been pouring in from those that knew Dennis are testimony to the numerous lives he touched through his example. He was an inspiration to many through his life of faith and dedication to all those he knew and loved. He demonstrated his love for God through the stewardship of his three churches. Trisagion will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00 PM with Funeral Services on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM, both at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Interment follows at Crown Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the following charities: *St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 *St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 745 East 5th Street, Loveland, CO 80527 *Brotherhood of St. George, 361 Forest Street, Denver, CO 80220 *St. Matthew Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 12589, Reading, PA 19612 *St. Johns Chrysostom Mission, 15985 South Golden Drive, Golden, CO 80401 *Pan Icarian Foundation, P.O. Box 79037, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037 The following bible verse is one that Dennis always had with him: ""Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."" Job 1:21 We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of our friends and family members for your continued support during this tragic time, especially the parishoners at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies of the Philoptochos. Please share your memories of Dennis and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below. ___________________________________________________________________ Dennis wrote the following autobiography for his 50th high-school reunion, Washington High School, Class of '58. Dennis Mantas Pharmacist, Wheatridge Pharmacy. Married to Maria, a bookkeeper; 3 children - grandchildren are in the future. I served in the U.S. Navy for three years, then attended Purdue University for five years graduating in 1967. Worked in Munster, Indiana as a pharmacist. Moved to Colorado in 1975. Purchased pharmacy and still here 33 years later. I was President of College of Apothecaries for two years. I am currently President of RX Plus, one co-state Independent Pharmacies Co-op (225 stores). I'm politically active on pharmacy issues, active in Shriners, and active in my church. I like to ski, river raft, fish, camp and bike ride. I am on the Board of Directors of mentally impaired in Jefferson County (my home). Favorite Class: Government Favorite Teacher: Mr. Souter Memories: Being in Concert Band, dances at Croatian Hall If I could go back to high school for one day I would: Relax more. 2008 Update: Won award for employing two mentally challenged employees, City of Wheatridge Reinvestment Award 2007 for investing time and talent into the community. Interests/Hobbies: Exercise, dancing, skiing, fishing. Memories: My first job was as a paperboy at Harbor News Agency. The owner was ""Chili"" Moss. He was always cold, so he wore a wool cap year round at work!