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Thomas Matteson Obituary
A lifelong resident of West Warwick, he was the son of the late Harold and Edna (Hill) Matteson.
Tom was a firefighter at T.F. Green State Airport for 32 years. He was also a firefighter with the RIANG at Quonset State Airport for 21 yrs, retiring as a Technical Sergeant. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time at 'the pond', vacationing in Arizona, and reading.
He was the father of Wayne A. (and Barbara) Matteson of West Warwick, Kevin T. (and Paulette) Matteson of Coventry, and Susan M. (and Jonathan) Seamans of Warwick. Also survived by Grace, his beloved granddaughter; and step grandsons Tommy Boisvert, and Alex Mancini.
His Funeral will be Tuesday at 9am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte. 117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Burial with Military Honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, RI Chapter, 1150 Pontiac Ave., Ste. 1, Cranston, RI 02920 will be appreciated.
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for Thomas Matteson
Linda Rio
October 29, 2008
Joan,
You're in my thoughts, as is the whole family. I'm sorry I couldn't be in RI to pay proper respect to my Godfather. Tommy was truly one of the kindest souls and most wonderful men and will be missed. I'm so very fortunate to have great memories of the times spent with y'all, especially summertime and being at camp. He will always be in my heart; and right now, my heart is sad for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you...
Love Linda
Deborah Valliere
October 20, 2008
Auntie Joan, Wayne, Barbara, Kevin, Paulette, Susan & Johnathan,
Uncle Tommy had the biggest heart and he was always there for me, Craig and Alyssa. Craig and Alyssa always talk about times at the pond with Uncle Tommy. We love him so much and will miss him. When Brian entered the family, Uncle Tommy opened his big heart and treated him like he had been in the family for years. We will never forget.
Love Always,
Deborah, Brian, Craig and Alyssa
Donald Lancellotta
October 20, 2008
Dear Joan & Family
Don and I were very sorry to hear about Tom's passing.
We will remember our time in Arizona and what a wonderful kind and loving person Tom was. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family .You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Marion ,Mesa Arizona
Lynn (Nurse on H6)
October 20, 2008
Mrs. Matteson....It was an honor to have gotten to know you and Tom over the past few months. I am so sorry for your loss...he was a great man and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to get to know him.
Cindy Joaquin (Lacroix)
October 20, 2008
Mrs. Matteson, Wayne, Kevin, Susan and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband/father. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2008
Dear Joan & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Tom. He was a devoted and loving father and husband and a good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Ann & Bud Alves
Joan Bastow
October 19, 2008
Thomas you will be missed by all of us at Jonnson Pond.We wish all of the family well,you are now peace full and we will all see you once again, God Bless and peace be with you.Love Joan a good friend.
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