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Timothy Mattingly Obituary
TALLMADGE -- Timothy P. Mattingly, 69, passed away July 19, 2016. Born in Akron, Tim had lived in Tallmadge since 1987 and was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.
He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an Airborne Ranger with the E Co. 20 Infantry LRP (Long Range Patrol) and later with the 82nd Airborne. Tim retired in 2008 from Ohio Edison with 38 years of service as a lineman. He was a handyman who could fix anything and loved making old things new. He enjoyed outdoor activities, riding his Harley, and loved spending time with his family, friends, and his dog Harley. His inspiring presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice Mattingly and sister, Dorothy Wade.
Tim is survived by his wife, Pamela of 44 years; daughter, Julie (Todd) Lombardi; son, Timothy (Jenny) Mattingly, II, all of Uniontown; grandchildren, Brady, Kayla, Tyler and Tommy; sisters, Sr. Dorothy Mattingly, O.P. of Akron, Jean (Jack) Albright of Stow, and Eileen (Harry) Hagenbaugh of Brimfield; brother, William (Lin) Mattingly of Munroe Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2603 Benton Ave., Akron.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the church with Rev. Michael Williamson officiating.
Interment will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org 330-633-3350
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Louis A. Veal Jr
August 31, 2016
Pam! It has taken me awhile to accept that Tim will no longer be with us in body but his spirit lives on in those of us who knew him. Memories are plentiful for me on and off the job.RIP my friend.
Andrew Emanuele
July 26, 2016
My deep condolences and prayers to your family on Tim's passing. He was a wonderful, caring person. I will miss seeing him at the gym and on walks through Tallmadge. Rangers lead the way!
Andy Emanuele
Tallmadge, OH
Susie Heatherly
July 26, 2016
Dear Pam and family, My sympathy and prayers goes to you and family. May Tim rest in peace( I used to work with you at NCB)May God help with strength and peace
Theresa & Matt Boyer
July 25, 2016
We send our deepest condolences to the Mattingly family. May your faith, love and the unity of family and friend's help each of you find strength and guidance during this difficult time.
Matt and Theresa Boyer
Hoban class of "90
Cindy James
July 25, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. Tim was a great guy and I only got to work with him for a short time in Hartville before he retired. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
Gary and Pam Collinson
July 25, 2016
Pam and Family,
Our sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time. Tim was a great friend and he will be so missed. Our love and prayers to you.
David & Cindy Alcorn
July 25, 2016
Dear Pam and family, as a childhood friend of Timmy's i am so saddened by his passing. So many fond memories and fun times growing up. He will be missed.
Rev, Kenny Campbell
July 25, 2016
Pam and family, My heart sorrows with yours,everyone will remember Tim and his kind and fun filled heart. Psalms 116 : 15 says it all; Precious in the sight of the LORD is the home coming of His loved ones
Carol Repasky Kohar
July 24, 2016
Pam and Family---So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. May God wrap His loving arms around you and the family and guide you thru this difficult time.
Laura Horovitz
July 24, 2016
Our thoughts are with Pam and her family. We remember Tim as one the most fun loving and dynamic men that we have ever met! Laura and Brad Horovitz
Bob Wise Jr.
July 24, 2016
My prayers go up here for Timothy and all of his. The kinship tie is distant, but quite real. The deeper tie is in the Church, where we have no last names but only our "Christian names"--when baptized, when married, when prayed for when dead.
Karen & Jim Fiish
July 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We have fond memories of all the fun we had together when we were neighbors in Goodyear Heights.
Our deepest condolences to Pam, Julie, Tim Jr. and all the family. May you all find comfort in your memories of him and the life experiences you all had together.
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
July 24, 2016
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