Antonio J. Mattero

Antonio J. Mattero 84, of Shrewsbury, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with his family by his side.

Antonio was born in Italy, one of ten children to the late Pasquale Mattero and Angelina (Bosco) Mattero. He came to America in 1956 at the age of 15 and became a proud American citizen in 1963. In the summer of 1964, Antonio returned to Vieste, Italy, where he met and married his one true love, Michelina. Together, they returned to the United States and built a beautiful life, raising four sons.

Antonio worked for many years as a metal fabricator before discovering his true passion for carpentry and masonry. In 1987, he and his son founded Tony Mattero Masonry, a business through which his skilled work can be seen across Worcester, Shrewsbury, and the surrounding towns. One of his most treasured projects was constructing the stone pillars with crosses at Our Lady of Loreto Church—work he took great pride in.

In addition to masonry, Antonio found joy in tending his garden. Showing off his tomatoes in the summer became a tradition he loved sharing with visitors. “Come see the garden—look at those tomatoes!” he would say with pride.

Antonio also cherished his weekends, when his sons would take him out for breakfast, to flea markets, or to the casino. He was well known around the local markets, often seen scratching lottery tickets with hopes of hitting the big one.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Michelina (Maggiore) Mattero, and three sons: John Mattero of Shrewsbury, Bartolomeo Mattero of Worcester, and Antonio Mattero and his wife Laurie, also of Worcester. Antonio was a proud grandfather to Anthony, a Worcester firefighter, and Mason, a Worcester police officer. He also leaves behind his sister Caterina Nardella of Shrewsbury, his brother Vincent Mattero and wife Shirley of Shrewsbury, and many nieces and nephews that he loved in his quiet way.

Antonio was predeceased by his beloved son, Pasquale “Patsy” Mattero, who passed away on April 16, 2001. He was also predeceased by his brothers Gaetano of Shrewsbury, Ferdinando, Salvatore, and Augustino of Italy, and his sisters Christina Mastrogiacomo of Shrewsbury, and Maria Soldano and Anna Gentile of Italy.

As a family, we take comfort knowing that Antonio is now reunited with his son Patsy, and together they are two beautiful angels watching over us all.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tony’s family Wednesday, April 16, from 9:15-10:15 a.m., in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 30 Plantation St., Worcester. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury. Donations in Tony's memory may be made to St. Anne's Health and Human Services, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.