Obituary of David F. Mattys
David F. Mattys
Allegany, NY David F. Mattys, of 15 N. 7th St., affectionately known as "Dude" or "Matt", passed away Monday (August 21, 2017) at the Cuba Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing.
Born March 1, 1941 in Olean he was the son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth Kepler Mattys. On May 9, 1964 at St. Bonaventure Church he married Sally Ann Dieteman who survives.
David was a 1959 graduate of Allegany High School and then served with the US Army from 1959 to 1962. He had been employed by the former Acme Electric in Allegany, then later was transferred to the Cuba facility. The business became Tracewell Co. and he retired on July 1, 2003.
He was a member of the St. Bonaventure Church and the Olean Elk's Lodge. He enjoyed gardening and was instrumental in forming the St. Bonaventure coed softball league.
Surviving besides his wife are 3 children Kimberly (Joseph) Dincher of Odenton, MD, Joseph (Amy) Mattys of Hinsdale and David Mattys at home; 7 grandchildren Joseph, Jr., Jennifer, Benjamin, Amanda, Nicole, Aarika and Jolee; 2 great grandchildren Zachary and Megan; 2 nephews Timmy and Shawn Sherwin and many other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister Linda Sherwin and a nephew Dennis Sherwin.
Friends will be received on Friday from 3-7pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Funeral services will be held Saturday (August 26, 2017) at 10am in the funeral home. Rev. Gregory Dobson, pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, with military honors being accorded by the Allegany American Legion Ritual Team.
Memorials may be made to the Cuba Memorial Hospital, 140 W Main St, Cuba, NY 14727 or to the Parkinson Foundation of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr. Suite 12, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.
