Published in The Lake Report, May 21, 2026, page 26.
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Joseph Mantegna at age 40 on May 13, 2026. Cherished and loving husband of Inna, adored and adoring father of daughter Elizabeth, beloved son of Douglas Mantegna and Kathleen O’Marra, and dearest “mini me” brother of Lucas Mantegna (Sofia Garcia).
He is lovingly remembered by in-laws Mayya and Grigori Shaykevich of Russia, his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews living both here and in the U.S., as well as his many friends, especially those he grew up with in Oakville, Tanner Wills and Dan Neary, who were always there for him. And then, there is little dog Marley, always at his side, who is missing him very much.
Andrew is predeceased by caring grandparents Ella and Alfred O’Marra of Port Credit, and Frank Mantegna and Winifred Hughes of the U.S.
After studying at Niagara College, Andrew worked in the hospitality industry and later in construction. His interests and experiences in life were many. He loved the “beautiful game” of soccer, and played it well as a young man; he was an ardent Maple Leafs fan; loved snowboarding; took up scuba diving, achieving the level of Rescue Diver. He followed politics and current events closely and loved to discuss them. More recently, he developed a natural gift for gardening, teaching his little girl the pleasures of getting hands in the soil. Andrew faced challenges, including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, conditions that can be very difficult to live with and be accompanied by periods of depression.
We are comforted by happy, beautiful memories of our Andrew. We remember how handsome he was; his outgoing nature and the easy, open charm he extended to everyone — anyone who met Andrew always remembered him; his enthusiasm for new pursuits; his sense of fun and the laughter he shared with family and friends. Above all, we remember the Andrew who loved his family and is deeply, deeply loved by us.
“He was my North, my South, my East and West”
Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Thursday, May 21 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Friday, May 22 at 1 p.m., followed by interment at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Psoriasis Canada (PsoCan) or Arthritis Society Canada Psoriatic Arthritis.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.
