Frank P Mattero

Frank P. Mattero, 77, of Worcester passed away Friday, August 22nd 2008 in the Holden Rehabilitation Hospital. Frank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris (Lajeunesse) Mattero; his seven children, Angelina E. Mallozzi and her husband Peter of South Barre, Francis P. Mattero, Jr. and his wife Elsa of Fredericksburg, VA, Jude J. Mattero and his wife Corinne of East Killingly, CT, Marie L. Merchant and her husband Richard of Worcester, Annette M. Johnson and her husband Scott of Deering, NH, John A. Mattero and his wife Beth of Fitchburg, Marianne B. Malakie and her husband Brian of Auburn; a sister, Christina Betti of Shrewsbury; 27 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A grandson Joshua P. Mattero was Killed In Action in Iraq. July 24th 2007. Five brothers and a sister also predeceased Frank. Frank was born in Shrewsbury, his parents were the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Flamino) Mattero. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and has lived in the Worcester and Shrewsbury all his life. Frank owned and operated Mattero's Bakery in Shrewsbury many years before retiring. He also owned two Dunkin Donut Franchises in Saugus. He was a member and several terms past Commander of the Italian American War Veterans, Post #3 in Worcester. He was an enthusiastic Golfer and Saltwater fisherman. At onetime Frank was an avid bowler and member of several bowling leagues. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will follow in Mt View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, August 25th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Frank Mattero Fund, c/o Flagship Bank, 4 Mower St. Worcester 01602.