Rudolf H. T. Mattoni

Dr. Mattoni was an inspiration to me as a biology teacher at Marymount High School. It was truly an honor to bring volunteer students to the El Segundo dunes to help to bring back the El Segundo blue butterfly on the project that Dr. Mattoni spearheaded. Thanks to his appreciation for the earth and our fellow living things, he has left the world a richer place. As a Bruin, I am especially proud of Dr. Mattoni. He was a distinguished alum and lecturer at UCLA.

There is so much to celebrate about the rich and meaningful life Rudi led. We are awed as we read about Rudi, a fascinating individual whom we met as he approached his 90th year. Offering our condolences in your loss at this time and a commitment to do better for our environment.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your contribution to Society.

Rudi, you were a dear friend and collaborator! You are missed dearly.

Although I never met Rudi, I am very close with Leona and quite fond of Carlo, Becca and the three amazing grandsons, Henry, Leo and Samuel. It is wonderful that the three boys got to spend such quality time with their grandfather and got to know him on a personal level; these are memories they will never forget. Carlo and Becca were amazing in their unwavering support of Rudi, helping him in home care, making him meals and including him in their family. Leona was welcoming when in NY and...