Lillian Matteucci

1928 - 2023

Lillian Matteucci



Lillian Matteucci, passed away on June 15,2023. She was born September 23, 1928 as

Lillian Douglas,

in Hamilton, Scotland to parents Stewart Douglas & Sarah Gribben. Her youth was divided between living in Hamilton and London, England. During WW-II she and her sister, Nancy, were evacuated to Ballatar, Scotland. While strolling near the Royal Family's, Balmoral Castle, they met Princess Elizabeth and briefly chatted with the future Queen of England. Lillian became a young actress in London, appearing in episodes of "Jerry's Place". Moving to NYC she worked as a hostess at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. While living in New York she married, Joseph Chorre, aka/Suni Warcloud, a movie actor and professional wrestler. They had 2 children in Buffalo, NY Gary Chorre and Ronald Chorre. Later, upon settling in Albuquerque, NM she remarried local businessman and WW-II veteran, Lawrence Matteucci. They had 2 sons, Derek Matteucci and Thomas Matteucci. Those loved Lillian can attest to her being a kind, generous and social person as evidenced by her volunteer work in various organizations including; St. Joseph's Hospital, the Assistance League, Casa Angelica, the Daughters of the British Empire and as a teacher's aide at East Side Elementary School. After raising her children she moved to Belen, NM where she enjoyed many good years. Lillian was preceded in death by her 4 sisters Isa Archer, Sadie Rocks, Mary Collins and Nancy Buerger; also by her deceased husbands Joseph Chorre and Lawrence Matteucci and son Ronald Chorre. Lillian is survived by sons Gary Chorre of Belen, NM, Derek Matteucci of La Quinta, CA and Thomas Matteucci of Santa Barbara, CA; also, by her sister's offspring Sally Coletto, Sally Collins and Sandra Swenson, Sarah Glatz, Frank Buerger and Eric Buerger along with families spread around the USA and Scotland, including the Albuquerque based

Matteucci family and their many offspring.

Funeral Services for Lillian Matteucci are 10AM Saturday July 8, 2023 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum 7999 Wyoming Boulevard. NE, Albuquerque, NM.