Francis “Zeb” Mattie
GRINDSTONE
Francis ‘Zeb’ Mattie, age 90, formerly of Grindstone Pennsylvania went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
He was born on Sunday August 17, 1924 in Allison, Fayette County, Pennsylvania the son of Ettore Mattie and Serafina (Mattie) Mattie Colabianchi Antonio.
Mr. Mattie was employed with Dista Mines, J & L Steel Corporation, and also worked as a Carpenter.
‘Zeb’ was a veteran of the United States Army. He served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II.
‘Zeb’ was a member of the Grindstone Volunteer Fire Department.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a beloved sister, Nellie (Mattie) Meloni; and his brothers, Amerigo Mattie Raymond Mattie and Sereno Mattie.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jerry (Dugan) Mattie; his children: Antoinette ‘Toni’ Bobcheck and her husband Francis, Sireno Mattie and wife Sharon, Deborah Domingo, Lori Coll and husband Patrick and Monica Mattie. Mr. Mattie was the loving grandfather of Tiffany Roach and Sean, Joseph Bobcheck, Michael Coll, Zachery Coll, Sireno Mattie, William F. Mattie, Tyler Domingo and Emily Coll; and the loving great grandfather of Payton Roach.
‘Zeb’ is also survived by his sister, Sara Piccolomini; many nieces and nephews including Griz, who rarely left his side; and his best friends: Pete Perazzola and William ‘Bill’ Kasovich.
Friends were received on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown PA 15401.
Interment followed in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.