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JoAnn Mattie Obituary

JoAnn Marie Mattie
Lifelong Resident
of Hayward
JoAnn Mattie is survived by her husband Jerry of 51 years, and children Teresa, Joelle, Kim, J.C., Andy, Mikie, and many adopted children she loved as her own. She was very proud of her children. Joann is also survived by 25 grandkids, and many great-grandchildren.
JoAnn passed peacefully at home with her family from her 15 year battle with cancer on January 4, 2015. This woman impacted many lives and we truly lost an angel on this earth.
Thanks to all and services will be as follow: rosary and visitation on Wednesday Jan. 14, 4:00-8:30 PM. Funeral Service on Thursday Jan. 15 at 11:00 AM. All services will be at Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward, CA.
A celebration of life will be held afterwards the family will inform the time and place.

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Published by Inside Bay Area News on Jan. 10, 2015.

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Ruth Ann (Christensen) McKenzie

May 25, 2025

Dear Britto and Mattie Families, It´s now been 10 years since JoAnn left this earth for her heavenly home. I met JoAnn at the summer between 6th and 7th grade at a little league park in Hayward where her Dad Jo Britto was coaching his sons team, my Dad, Vern (Chris) was coaching my brother´s team! Joann and I were always there watching our brothers. We became lifelong friends. I loved her family, spent many over nighters, we remained friends throughout the years. I saw her a few days before she left this life for eternity with her Lord, Jesus. I miss her, her voice, her smile; her sense of humor, her wisdom, you´s guys statements, all she did to take care of the many kids, grands, great grands that she was entrusted with, those who were not blood related, but were family, (like we were). She´s left behind so many to carry on her legacy of love. Someday, we will see each other again my dear friend. Ruth Ann (Christensen) McKenzie.

Dana

January 4, 2022

I was touched by an Angel and that Angel was you.......I´m 4ever grateful I miss you more than you can ever imagine. Love you for life Gram

Dana Hurtado

January 4, 2020

My Dearest Gram,
I really wish we could've made it today, but I know you know we were there in spirit. Oh how I wish I could hear your voice, and the encouraging words you always had to say. I sure miss our long talks and would give anything if we could have you back even for only one day. Please continue to watch over us all, our precious guardian angel and help guide us all to do better. Until we meet again Gram, I will forever be grateful for the time we shared. Precious Kisses, Squeezing Hugs, and Infectious Smiles sent to heaven especially for you! We love and miss you ❣

Michael Colborn

January 14, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to your family,may God watch over all of you at this time of need.

frances palacios

January 13, 2015

Rest in Peace.

Jeannette Widergren

January 12, 2015

My prayes go out to the family & friends.We been friends since the 8th grade what fun we had. I love you like a sister.God has a new angle.

My prayes go out to the family & friends.We been friends since the 8th grade what fun we had. I love you like a sister.God has a new angle,

Widergren Jeannette

January 12, 2015

Lisa Britto

January 11, 2015

My Auntie JoAnn was the strongest woman I know, yet she was very gentle & kind. She will be missed by so many. May she rest in peace with her brothers Joe & Bobby and parents Joseph & Ann Britto. They are our angels in heaven. My heart goes out to my cousins Joelle, Theresa, & JC, may the happy memories bring you all strength in the days ahead. Lots of love from Lisa & the Acosta & Britto family.

Dana Hurtado

January 11, 2015

Dear Gram,
Im so very glad you are not suffering anymore, but we all miss you more than words can explain. Your battle was very long, but you fought with every bit of everything you had and it showed. You were the strongest, bravest, most selfless woman I have ever met and I am so lucky to have had the honor to have you in my life!! I will forever cherish the many wonderful memories we have had. You truly touched so many lives and helped so many people, just like a Mother Teresa. You were like a mother to me and the Best Grandmother to my kids. We all love you very much and will continue to miss you with each passing day. May you rest in paradise Gramma Joann, you deserve it!! I'm very blessed to have another Guardian Angel to watch over me and our family!! I hope my Dad and Gramma Debbie find you in heaven so they too can meet One of the Best People to have walked on Earth!! I will forever miss our long talks, your encouraging words, the touch of your soft hands and your beautiful smile. Thank you for everything Gram, you will be forever loved and tremendously missed.
Love Always and 4ever,
Dana Hurtado

January 10, 2015

Mattie family we are all so sorry for your lost. Joann was a strong women and so kind to all a true angel. We all know she is looking down at us from heaven above our angel. God only takes the best. Joann you will truely be missed by all. Love you r.i.p. the montalvo family

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