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John LaMattina Obituary

LaMATTINA - John R., of Farmingdale on August 31, 2008. Devoted son of Grace. Fond brother and brother-in-law of Richard, Nancy and Chris, and Anthony and Justine. Cherished nephew of Joshua. The family will receive relatives and friends from Monday 7-9:30, Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin Street (Hempstead Turnpike) Farmingdale. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:45am at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. As an alternative to floral tributes donations can be made to Leukemia Society of America Long Island Chapter 555 Broadhollow Rd. Suite 403 Melville, NY 11747-5001.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 1, 2008.

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David and Jean-Ellen Wood

September 8, 2008

We will be praying for God's comfort and peace for Nancy, Chris, Grace, and all of the LaMattina family.

Kevin Ryan

September 3, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers to your wonderful Family!

David, Elizabeth & Isabella Razzano

September 2, 2008

Anthony, Justine, Josh and Grace. We are deeply saddened to here of John's passing. We extend our sympathy to all of you and your family.

Richard Razzano

September 2, 2008

Dick & I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Grace & family. Even though we never met John, we felt
we knew of him thru Anthony & Justine. Lots of Love.

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