Obituary of Joseph R. Mattia
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DEATH NOTICE TO APPEAR 1 X SUNDAY
Mattia, Joseph R. age 94 of Paterson passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2012. Dear brother of Mildred Goodrich of Clifton and the late Thomas, Carmine and Dominick Mattia. Loving uncle of Donald M. Goodrich and his wife Linda of Paterson and Mark Goodrich and his wife Shelly of Wayne. Also survived by 3 great nieces. Born in Newark, he grew up in Newark, then moved to Belleville in 1978, before recently moving to Paterson. He was a Draftsman for Otis Elevator, Harrison before retiring in 1980. Mr. Mattia was a B-17 mechanic and a WWII Air Force veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Monday at 10:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends may call Monday 9-10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of NJ, 400 Broadacres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.
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