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Alvin Mattes Obituary
AGE: 86 • Perth Amboy
Alvin Mattes 86 of Perth Amboy, entered into eternal rest October 27, 2016 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. He was born in Bayonne, and has resided here for the past 55 years.
He graduated from Jersey City State College, and received his Master's Degree from Columbia University. Alvin was a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, and Principal serving in the Samuel E. Schull School, Anthony Ceres Elementary School and William C. McGinnis Schools in Perth Amboy for 41 years before retiring in 1994.
Alvin served his country faithfully in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of the New Jersey Education Assn. and the American Federation of Teachers Assn.
Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lillian H. Pasternak Mattes, his children Sherri Becker and her husband William of Abingdon, MD, and Jay Mattes and his wife Joy of North Olmsted, OH, and his grandchildren Matthew, Lauren, Haylee, Joshua, and Daniel.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home 23 Ford Avenue, Fords. Interment will be in Beth Mordecai Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions are requested to the American Diabetes Assn, or the American Heart Assn.
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Wayne Pavlinet
October 29, 2016
To the Mattes family our hearts are saddened today. Mr.Mattes was my principle at Samuel E. Schull school, was a great neighbor to myself and my parents Mike and Helen Pavlinetz. My brother Michael grew up being goods friends with his son Jay. We are all sad when good people and neighbors pass on, but we will always have the fond memories of knowing Al and Lillian and the children.
Kenneth I. Cruz
October 28, 2016
My heart felt condolences to the Mattes family. Mr. Mattes was my principal, my neighbor and a dear & respected friend to our family. My mother & father, Ignacio & Nelly Cruz along with my brother and sisters thought the world of him, an elegant and caring man.
Rest in Peace...
Marjorie Jugan
October 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the family. I was a former student of Mr.. Mattes and my mother was a former PTA president at Shull School. Heaven has gained another angel. May he rest in peace.
Norma Maldonado
October 28, 2016
May you RIP..Many prayers for your family and friends...Remember the great times and good laughs!! A nice person...
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