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Nathan Mattos Obituary
BOSTON -- Nathan James Mattos, 48 of Wareham died unexpectedly on Friday Sept. 15, 2006 at Boston Medical Center. Born in Wareham he was the son of the late Anthony and Antonia (Andrews)" Mattos. He attended Wareham schools and had worked for area landscaping companies for years. He loved sports and was known as a hard worker. He loved his family and Grandchildren deeply and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by 2 sons, Tawan J. Matthews and Nathan Matthews both of Falmouth; 3 daughters, Latoya Dickerson-Pells and her husband Frederick of Hyannis, Rasheda Dickerson and Shaquanna Matthews of Malden; 2 brothers, Leonard, and Raymond Mattos both of Wareham; 3 sisters, Leona Mattos of Onset, Rebecca Mattos of the Bronx, N.Y. and Rita Mattos of E. Wareham; 7 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his maternal aunt, Lucy Piers of Falmouth. He was the brother of the late Earl, Robert and Shirley Mattos.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patricks Church, High St., Wareham. Burial will follow at St. Patricks Cemetery, Wareham. Arrangements by the Ashley Funeral Home, Middleboro.
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Leona Mattos
October 18, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Shannon Monteiro-Dowe
October 10, 2006
My Dearest Uncle Nathan,
I think of you often, Sad that you are no longer here. When the sadness overwhelms me, I get on my knees and pray. I have the understanding and the faith that you are in heaven, however my earthly self cannot help but be sad and some times even bitter. So I ask that you pray for me and my strength in the Lord. And when I lean on my own understanding of your unfortunate passing that you remind me to lean on God for he is the only understanding that is true. I miss you deeply but I know that our spirits will be together soon in the kingdom of Heaven. I miss and love you with all my heart.
Love your neice,
Shannon
Your Brother, Raymond
October 9, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Shyla Mattos
October 1, 2006
Uncle Nathan, Although it's hard to believe that you have gone away, With God eternally your there to stay. I know in my heart that your in a place were there is no sorrow nor pain. In my heart you will always remain. I love you..
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nathan will always shine
September 28, 2006
Imani Frye
September 27, 2006
Uncle Nathan,
Some say that your in a better place now but, it's hard to understand when you were taken away from us unexpectedly. Maybe I am selfish when I say I want my uncle back. So many people are hurting over the lost of you because we all love you so very much. Your beautiful smile will never be forgotten. Oh how I miss you. Can't believe your gone. But now I know your are protecting the family.
I love and miss you Uncle Nathan.
mark griffin
September 19, 2006
TO MY BOY I'LL NEVER FOEGET MY BROTHER.YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE.YOU WILL ALWAY BE WITH US.PEACE AND MUCH LOVE FOREVER
Dane Griffin
September 19, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
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