George Michael "Mac" Mantalis

George Michael “Mac” Mantalis Age 81 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 10 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born December 22, 1934 in Canonsburg a son of the late Miltiathes and Artemis Pangadakis Mantalis. Mr. Mantalis was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1952 and served with the United States Army. He was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA lodge 156 of Canonsburg. He had been owner of ALMAC Communications and during the 1970’s the former George and Jean’s Restaurant.

Mr. Mantalis was an original member of the Four Coins, a world famous singing group of the 50’s and 60’s who traveled the world playing the most famous clubs and venues such as the Copa Cabana in New York and hotels in Las Vegas. Over the years, they sold numerous records, four albums and appeared on many television shows. These appearances included The Perry Como Show, Tonight Show, Steve Allen Show, Patti Page Show, Ed Sullivan, Mike Douglas many times and Dick Clark’s American Band Stand eight times. Their biggest record was SHANGRI LA and was the most played record of 1957. The Four Coins also appeared in the Warner Brothers movie JAMBOREE. Mr. Mantalis was a fantastic tenor whose voice gave the Coins their distinct sound He was a showman on and off the stage with his humor and funny stories.

On November 25, 1957, he married his beloved wife Jeanne Bell Mantalis who survives. Also, left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael (Beth) Mantalis of Canonsburg, two daughters; Tamara (Sam) Achille of West Palm Beach Florida and Darcy (Danny) Fraizer of Canonsburg two grandson’s George and Michael Fraizer, his brother Gus (Rose) Mantalis of Canonsburg, two sisters Mary Karavelis of Canonsburg and Ann Koutavis of St. Augustine Florida, several nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his sister Frances Loustion.

Friends will be received from 3-8pm Monday and from 10-11am the time of service, Tuesday December 13, 2016 in All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 601 W. McMurray Road Canonsburg with Fr. George Livanos officiating. Interment will follow, with full military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg Honor Guard in Woodruff Memorial Park. Trisagion Services will be held at 7pm Monday in Church. Memorial contributions in Mr. Mantalis’s name should be made to the Iconography Fund care of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salandra funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120.