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John Pottier
March 22, 2025 | Beverly, MA | Friend
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Vincent J. Mattera
Nov 21, 1951 - Mar 19, 2025
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John Costa GSAS112
March 21, 2025
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I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Vinny passing away, he was a great great friend and a devoted husband and father and grandfather. You will be missed. GSAS 124, Diane, Michael, Melinda, and grandchildren im so deeply sorry for your loss. GSAS112, Rest In Peace.
john Costa
March 21, 2025 | North Andover, MA | Friend
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I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Vinny's passing. He was a nice friendly guy and was a credit to the Somerville Fire Department. I send my thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Vinny.
Steve Keenan
SFD-Retired.
Steve Keenan
March 21, 2025 | North Andover, MA | Coworker
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Vincent is my first cousin, his father & my father were brothers. Many laughs playing at my grandparents Sundays. Apologies for not staying connected. Glad to see he had a great career and family. Sorry for your loss, RIP
Frederick Mattera
March 21, 2025 | Wakefield, RI | Family
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Diane, Melinda, Michael and Families;
My deepest sympathy to each of you for the loss of your husband, father and grandad; this comes with great shock, sorrow and sadness that my cousin has passed on. Prayers of love and comfort to each of you during this difficult time. I know my cousin adored his mother and maternal grandmother, prayers that his soul is at peace and he is with his predeceased loved ones. May the light of the Holy Spirit Shine Bright upon Vinny for all...
AnnMarie LaPorte
March 20, 2025 | Milton, VT | Family
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Vincent's Obituary
Vincent J. Mattera passed away on March 19, 2025, he was 73. Born in Somerville and raised in Medford, he was the son of the late Rosa (Sullivan) and Vincent Mattera.
The beloved husband of Diane (Saraiva) Mattera, together they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Vincent was the devoted father of Michael Mattera (SFD) and his wife Holly of North Reading and Melinda Breen and her late husband Daniel of Medford. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Bailey and Ambria Breen and Kiera Mattera and a great grandfather of Waylon Breen.
Vincent served honorably in the US Army and later the National Guard, following his military service he began his career with the Somerville Fire Department. Appointed in May of 1985, he served at the Highland Ave Station, Engine 7 for the majority of his career and retired in December 2016. Vincent was proud of his service to the city and above all, devoted to his family.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday, March 25th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. A private burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vincent’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org or to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org
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