Joseph "Jake" Mantovi was born in 1911 and is a lifelong resident of Teakettle Spout Road in Mahopac. He began J Mantovi Excavating in 1945 and ran the business till the late 1960s, when his son, Joe, became his partner. In 1973, he sold the business to his son, Joe, who is a well-respected member of the local business community. Jake laid the groundwork for the company as we know it today by providing quality excavation and septic services to the Mahopac, NY area. With his hard work and dedication, the company has grown and prospered.