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Frank Mattei Obituary
Frank Mattei, age 80, of Plains, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2012. The only child of the late Marino and Celeste Mattei, Frank was born in Pergola, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1947. After graduation from Plains High School, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Upon return from the U.S. Army, Frank initiated his life-long career in retail and proudly owned and operated Penn-Lee Footwear from 1981 through 2003. Frank and his wife of 54 years, Anna, were residents of Plains, and members of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic church. Frank was always an active individual and proudly supported the Rotary club charities over the years, including the Rotary International student exchange program. Frank and Anna enjoyed traveling back to Italy during their vacations to reconnect with family and friends in center Italy. Frank is survived by his wife, Anna (Biscontini); daughter, Maria (husband Patrick Flynn); son, Frank (wife Susan) and three grandchildren, Violeta, Daniella and Julianna. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Graziano Funeral Home, Inc., 700 Township Boulevard, Pittston Township. Funeral Mass is Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, 13 Hudson Road, Plains. Interment Services will follow at Memorial Shrine Park of Northeastern PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Frank's name to the Food Pantry of Ss. Peter and Paul, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA, 18705 or the Rotary Club of Plains (c/o Ben Berrini) 9 Birch Avenue, Plains, PA 18705. To submit online condolences or for directions, please visit GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
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Smigelski
May 2, 2012
Sincere condolences from the Smigelski family. Frank was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. I'm sure George will welcome him with open arms.
May 2, 2012
Sincere condolences to the Mattei family. Frank was a wonderful man who was always showed concern for family and friends. He was a gentleman and will be missed by many.
Bucky and Gloria Cardoni
Virginia Cosgrove
May 2, 2012
To the entire Mattei family, I want to send my condolences to you all. Your father was a wonderful friend to mine and they had many great years together at the store before he sold it and retired. They don't make men like them any more. I will keep you all in my prayers. Virginia Berto Cosgrove
Christine Biniek
May 2, 2012
My condolences to the Mattei family. I knew Frank since I was in grade school. He used to fit me for all my school shoes. I will miss the way he would make sure my shoes fit properly, telling me as a young girl how I would make all the boys cry.....he always knew how to put a smile on my face.........I will miss him very much. Mrs Mattei, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Richard & Sherri Brogan
May 1, 2012
Frank, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
May 1, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Mattei family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
-Sue, Sarah, and Johnny Polacek
May 1, 2012
"Frank and Susan...our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Please feel free to contact us if we may be of help. I will fondly remember your dad and visits to his shoe store. What a fine man!"
Gary Lindsey, Endicott, NY
Gunda Perry
May 1, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family.
I enjoyed the time I worked with you over the years. God bless you and may you
rest in peace.
May 1, 2012
Frank and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I so loved to talk to him about baseball and other things. He loved to talk about your family. Even though it's been a while since I've seen and talked to him. I can picture him like it was yesterday. He was truly a great man!
Love, Fran & Kris Shovlin and family, Gahanna, OH
Pete Tomaselli
May 1, 2012
Frank and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you all.
Marty & Cathy(Scott's parents) Piotroski
May 1, 2012
Frank & Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
May 1, 2012
Our hearts ache for you all. Your father was a wonderful and kind man. We will hold onto our memories tightly. Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you.
John & Michelle Karedes and family
Joseph Oliva
May 1, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Your Dad will be missed.
Joseph & Kristin Oliva
Frank Mattei and Davidica Mattei-Ferretti (cousins)
Danielle Gulla
May 1, 2012
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.” anonymous
RIP Dear Cousin. The Ferretti Family (Fairfield, NJ)
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