Photo courtesy of Rossi Funeral Home - Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Mary Cariot Matteo 96 of Scotch Plains died peacefully at Runnells Specialized Hospital, Berkeley Heights on
Sunday March 18, 2012.
Funeral will be Saturday March 24 11:30 am from the Rossi Funeral Home 1937 Westfield Avenue
Scotch Plains NJ. Funeral Mass 12 pm St Bartholomew the Apostle Church. Family will receive
relatives and friends Saturday morning from 10am until time of service.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Bartholomew the Apostle Church
2032 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains. For online condolences please visit
therossifuneralhome.com
Born in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, Mary lived there for 22 years prior to moving to Allentown, Pa where
she resided for 70 years, before moving to Scotch Plains for the last 5 years. Mary attended McAdoo
Elementary School in Pa. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union,
St.Bartholomew Church and former member of the Scotch Plains Golden Agers. Mary was a Restaurant
Owner for 20 years while in Pennsylvania, and worked in the Garment Industry as a Seamstress for 30 Years.
She is predeceased by her husband James, and survived by her Loving Children Maryann and James Matteo,
Caring Grandchildren Ralph and Jimmy Barletta, Jeanmarie Hasiak, Anthony and Eddy Matteo, 14 Great Grandchildren,
Brother Russell Cariot and Sisters Teresa Cariot and Betty Valleri.
While we are in quarantine we are sorting through old photos. Forgot how many memories we shared. They still bring a smile to my heart. Miss you still my dear and all your great advice.
Carla Del Castillo
May 01, 2020 | Valley Stream, NY | Family
Dearest Maryann
You had a wonderful mother! She was an inspiration to all of us on Friday afternoons, always had a smile on her face and ready to "GO"!! She set a perfect example for all of us: "Life is good!" Not to mention, she was "sharp as a tack" playing those cards. (Be sure to send her off with a deck :) There's a foursome going on right now with her, Phyllis, Gertrude and Celeste!! I will really miss her and her love for snack food! She has prayed for so many people. Now we...
Jane Blanck
April 16, 2012 | Scotch Plains, NJ
Nuna,
You will be missed beyond words, but our love and adoration for you will never die. We love you dearly!
James, Stephanie, Vincent, Mason, & Amelia Barletta
April 11, 2012
Big Nana, You will always be in our hearts. You loved us, you fed us, and you were always there for us. You lived your life joyfully. What a wonderful gift you were to us all. Love, Ralph, Sandy, Keith & Blake Barletta
April 10, 2012
My Mother's Guest Book would not be complete without a copy of the lovely, commemorative poem, written by her loving granddaughter, JEANMARIE HASIAK (my beautiful daughter and my best friend) ...and read by Jeanmarie at the beginning of the Mass:
MY NUNA
A sister, a mother, Aunt Mary to some...
Big Nana ... or my NUNA to me...
She's called all those names, so we all had to come...
For a woman, as precious as she.
With always a smile, and a red "Nuna"...
Maryann Matteo
March 31, 2012
My mother's funeral was held on Saturday, March 24th ... and it could not have been more beautiful ... her memory was honored by all of the people she loved ... her family, her friends, and her beloved pastor, Fr. John Paladino ... and I want to thank each of you for the love you showed my mother during her life ... and in her death. I also want to thank everyone at Rossi Funeral, who made an extremely, sad day, much easier to bear ... Bernadette and Julie and Jason ... could not have...
March 31, 2012
Dear Maryann and Family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of time spent with her through the years. Thank you for calling me and letting me know of her passing.
Joseph Nemeth
March 28, 2012
Maryann, Your mother lived a full and active life. It will be a great loss, but one that we will all help sharing with you.
Ruth O'Brien
MG and Union County African Violet Society
March 24, 2012
Jeanmarie,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear grandmother and to Jeff and Scott on the loss of their great-grandmother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan, Steve and Steven Skubish
Joan Skubish
March 24, 2012 | Fanwood, NJ
