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David Mate Obituary
Mr. Mate was born in Lorain on November 17, 1955, the son of the late Alexander and Helen Rose (nee Doychak) Mate. He attended Hungarian Reformed Church in Lorain.
He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Mate worked as a printer at Blue Ridge Paper Company in North Olmsted, for 12 years and had worked at the Steel Mill in Lorain, prior to that.
He was a member of the American Legion Post # 30 and the Slovak Club. He enjoyed bowling.
Mr. Mate is survived by sons David A Mate II, of Sullivan, Alexander L. Mate of Vermilion, Andrew D Mate of Lorain; grandchildren, Hunter Mate, Elise Mate, Braden Mate; sisters Karen Critelli, Donna Mate, both of Lorain and a brother, Bobby Mate of Clearwater Fla.
Graveside services will be Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Ohio with full military honors provided.
The Schwartz, Spence Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences at www.boyercool.com
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for David Mate
January 30, 2014
Rest in Peace, Dave.
SFC Cheryl McElroy US ARMY (RET)
Southview Class of '75
Nadine Burich-Donat
January 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of this. We went to Southview together. Dave was always a kind person. May his memory be eternal.
Debbie Willard
January 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Dave you will be missed .Had our fun times at the Russo Slav Club where I was employed.Remembering all the rides home I had given you at closing time all in friendship. May you rest in peace my friend ..God Bless !!
raquel critelli
January 22, 2014
I love you uncle David please be happy and rest now.
Marcia Faris
January 22, 2014
Dave was a good neighbor. We will miss seeing him walk his dog, Duke, in the neighborhood. Our condolences to the family.
Marcia Faris and family
Abshers
January 22, 2014
Dave was a very sweet man, and will be missed greatly. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Mark Davis
January 22, 2014
One of the best guys I've ever met. Was there for my first 300 game. Gonna have a Rock for ya tonight ole buddy..
January 22, 2014
I am soory to hear of your passing May you walk in Heaven now with the Angels
Ruth Mcknight
January 22, 2014
May you walk in Heaven Now with the Angels David.
gena comstock
January 21, 2014
sorry to hear you went to heaven and grow wings now you are watching over us to the family my thoughts and prayers go to you
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