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Robert Mattie Obituary

Robert P. Mattie of Quincy passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at age 75. Raised and educated in Braintree, he lived most of his life in Quincy. A sheet metal worker at the General Dynamics Shipyard, Bob was a member of the Adams Heights Men's Club. The beloved husband of Arlene P. (Crowley) Mattie, he was the loving father of Mary E. "Marybeth" Abdallah and her husband Fred and Robert J. Mattie and his wife Karen, all of Quincy; dear grandfather of Aiden James and Amelia Grace Mattie; brother of James Mattie of Braintree and the late Richard Mattie and Anita Mattie; brother-in-law of Catherine Moynihan of Framingham; and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm St., Quincy Center. Family and friends are invited. On Wednesday there will be a gathering at the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 550 Washington St., Quincy. Burial is at Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. For directions and online guest book, please visit dennissweeneyfuneralhome.com. 617-773-2728

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2014.

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Chris - England

February 3, 2014

Such sad news, Chris from England sends his condolences. Chris has been trying to trace Bob again. He has told me such funny stories and Chris is heartbroken to find this news. He has told me many a funny story of your father, especially about the trips from Boston to Florida. Chris's mobile number is 07504087750. From Sharron (Chris's partner) xx

Deb Crandell

January 22, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a nice man; very kind, and a good friend to my Dad.

ervin-skippy crandell

January 21, 2014

My sincerest condolences Arlene,Marybeth,Robert
ill miss my friend. Arlene im here for you if you need anything.

William O'Brien

January 20, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the Mattie family during this difficult time. All of us here at Marybeth's work want to let her know we are here for her and will help in whatever way we can.

January 20, 2014

i REMEMBER bO AS A YOUNGMAN WHEN HE AND MY BROTHER BOB CAME TO ME TO GIVE THEM DANCING LESSON FOR SOME DANCE THAT THEY WERE GOING TO. wE HAD A COUPLE OF SESSIONS IN MY FAMILIES LIVING ROOM..BARBARA (TAYLOR) KELLY

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