Sam Mattei

Sam Mattei, 80 Sam Mattei, 80, passed from complications from Parkinson's disease on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Sam was a friend to all of Springfield. He served as coach and President of the Springfield Youth Club for 14 years, and for his distinguished service, was presented the Spartan Award. He was also Commissioner of the Bert Bell Football Conference during his service to the SYC. Sam coached and was Director of the Springfield Athletic Association. He was on the Board of Parks and Recreation of Springfield Township and Chairman of the Springfield Zoning Board for 13 years. Sam was a Republican Committeeman, Judge of Elections for the Fifth Ward and longtime Manager of the Springfield Country Club Pool in his retirement. For his dedicated service to Springfield, Sam was honored with his name being placed on Springfield Volunteer Memorial Wall. Devoted to his family first and always, Sam was also dedicated to serving his church, Calvary Temple, in South Philadelphia. Professionally, Sam was in sales and executive management for 40 years with Albert Tire Co. of Pennsauken, NJ. Before his life in the tire business, Sam was acting Lieutenant in the Philadelphia Fire Dept., Engine 10 where he served with distinction and he served his county with honor as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Korea. Sam and his wife recently moved to the Foxfield senior community in Garnet Valley, PA where he enjoyed an active and social lifestyle. Survivors: devoted wife of 53 years Ann (Fortunato) Mattei; his 3 children Dina Cavanaugh and husband Keith, Samuel A. Mattei and wife Bonnie and Gary Mattei and wife Cynthia; 4 grandchildren David Cavanaugh, Ruth Zacharias, Samuel A. Jr. and Joseph Mattei; 2 great-grandchildren Alyvia and Amelia. Viewing: will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 6 to 9 PM at Pagano Funeral Home at 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 and also on Friday 9 to 10:30 AM at Calvary Temple at 3301 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Service: Friday 10:30 AM at Calvary Temple, 3301 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Interment: Fernwood Cemetery, Lansdowne, PA. In lieu of flowers: To the above named church or Mass Cards would be appreciated. Online Condolences: www.paganofuneralhome.com.