John V. Matteis

John Matteis Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

JOHN V. MATTEIS Passed way peacefully on July 25 in the company of his beloved family. John was born on September 20, 1918. He moved to Boca Raton in 1956 from Stamford, Connecticut at which time he established and was the proprietor of Matty's Cleaners. A friend of many, he was well liked in business and in his personal life which was attributable to his mild-mannered, easygoing personality. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1940 through 1946. Mr. Matteis was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church where he faithfully volunteered as an usher since 1958. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Mr. Matteis is survived by his loving wife, Mary; a son John J; a beloved daughter-in-law, Martha and two loving grandchildren, Robert (Mandy) and Lauren. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers James and Richard; a host of loving and supportive family that includes his beloved sister-in-law Angela and nieces Anne and Toni. The family will be receiving friends at Babione Funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with interment to follow at Boca Raton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice By The Sea. Babione Funeral Home East Chapel 1100 North Federal Hwy.Boca Raton, FL (561) 395-8787

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jul. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for John Matteis

4 Entries

Paul and Madelon Weot

July 30, 2004

Dear Mary, John J and family,

We will miss him and pray for him and you. I hope we will see you soon.

Our Love to Our Friends

Paul and Madelon and Family

Elizabeth "BJ" Liberty

July 27, 2004

Dear Mary and John, Jr: My earliest memories of Boca are of stopping in at Matty's, sometimes just to say hi. John always had a smile and a good word and always asked: How's Philip? Boca has changed quite a bit since then, but the warm memories of our beginnings here, with good friends like the Matteis family, remain bright. God bless you and your family during this sad time.

B.J. Liberty

Mamie Battinelli

July 27, 2004

My dear Aunt Mary, John James, Martha, Robbie, Lauren and Mandy.

Uncle John was a favorite of all of ours! He certainly was a legend. The Lord has a mission for him now thats for sure. He is now with my dad, his dear friend, and the card clan, laughing those laughs. I can remember as they told a story they had to hold their chests because the sound of laughter would not come out. That is how hard they would laugh and how much fun they had together.

He is playing cards with the "Big A", Aunt Betty, Uncle Peter, Uncle Danny and of course Uncle Joe who would just be shaking his head during their little arguments, fixing something or another.

Lets not forget that Uncle John and my dad are probably getting ready to run errands (without any fender benders), and probably planning to purposely getting lost in the "Checkers" parking lot. They were not supposed to be eating that but they stopped there anyway. The best part about it now is that and which they are loving this part...they will now go for FREE!!!!!... and of course not get yelled at when they got home!

Uncle Johnny is in good company that's for sure.

I truely believe they are all with us in our souls and in the safest place, with each other. Remembering all their stories as I am sure you will keep talking about them is so important to everyone and in a sense keeps them here with us.

I send my love and prayers to all of you and will be with you in spirit during this very sad time.

I will light a candle for him at 11 am on Thursday.

Always with my love,

Mamie "Lou"

Barbara Goetz

July 27, 2004

Dear Mary,

Much love and prayerful sympathy on your loss of John. He was a wonderful person and a great neighbor. It has been my pleasure to know John and you for thirty years and to receive many kindnesses from John who walked the street regularly when he was well. We will miss him. Love, Barbara Goetz

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