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Anthony Michael Mattia, 23

Anthony Michael Mattia, 23, died unexpectedly at home in Lancaster on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Alfreda Pittman Mattia of Willow Street and the late Michael A. Mattia.

Anthony graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in 2005 and then from YTI Career Institute in 2006 after studying motorcycle mechanics. An avid motorcyclist and mechanic, he had been a partner in CE Cycles in Mount Joy. Anthony currently worked as a cook at WOW Café and Winery in Lancaster.  He enjoyed time spent hiking with friends at Tucquan Glen.

Surviving are his mother Alfreda Mattia and her companion Ron Rinier, Willow Street; grandmothers Sandra Lee Mattia, New Providence and Nohmi Pittman, Quarryville; aunt Alberta, wife of Michael Gehron, Cochranville; and his uncle Albert, husband of Denise Pittman, Hustontown, PA.

A Viewing will take place on Monday, April 26, 2010, from 1-3 PM, followed by the Funeral at 3 PM with Pastor John Smucker officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Dear Alfreda, Ron, and entire family.  Words can not express how sorry we were to hear of Anthony’s passing.  He was a sweet kid and always had that ornery smile on his face.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Please call me if you need anything or just want to talk.  I’ll see you Monday. 
Pam Chesnet

Dear Alfreda,
Our heartfelt condolences to you & your family during this difficult time. May it help to know, you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. We pray_ our precious Lord, along with your loving memories, will help to sustain you and give you peace through all the days ahead.
God Bless You,
Joseph (Bud) and Susan Keemer

I don’t think I have ever met you folks, but my thoughts  & prayers are with you. I worked with Anthony’s Grandmother, Nohmi, for many years at the Host. She was good to me & a good friend to me & especially my mother, Verna Brackbill. She never forgot her & always gave her a call. Please pass my condolences to her & I will pray that God will help ease all of your pain.
Sincerely,
Vicki Kitch

Alf and Ron
Our hearts and prayers are with you.  May God bless and be with you.
Norma and Walt Speicher

Alfreda and Ron
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Son. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave and Flo.

Freda, my heart goes out to you and your family and hoping that time will bring you comfort and peace.
God Bless,
Missy and Will Wilson

So sorry to hear about your loss 
Thinking of you
Judy Riley Simms

We are so sorry for your lost. I can’t even imagine what losing a son is like.
Connie Murphy & Mike Weir

Alfreda,
We mourn with you because of your loss.  If you allow God, He will use this for His glory, give you peace and get you through it.
If we can serve you in any way please let Libby know.  We know Ron and Lib are hurting too, but God’s love will see all of you through this situation.
Love, Mary Lou & Pete

dear alfreda,
we are very sorry for the loss of your son, the brief time we got to share with him and you was always pleasant, anthony was a very nice young man, just remember the wonderful times you shared together with him which is what he would want and let his sole rest in peace !
LOVE ALWAYS DAWN AND JIM

Dear Uncle Ronny and Aunt Alfreda,
I’m sure what I felt when I heard about my dear cousin was about a hundred times worse when you heard it. I can’t express my sorrow enough and the grief that I share with you. But rest assure his soul will be in peace no matter where he is.
And always remember that you’ll never be alone because I’ll be standing right there with you.

If there was a song to describe how I thought of Anthony, it would probably be
Sorrow By Flyleaf.
And I recommend you listen to it.

Love your caring niece,
Brooke Kaylor.

Our dear friend Freda,
I’m sorry that we’ve lost touch but   we’ve never forgotten about our good friend and neighbor. I remember taking care of Anthony as a little boy.  Nate, Mandy and Nicole played everyday with him.  He was like one of my children.  We are brokenhearted over this and pray for the comfort and love of the Lord to cover you over this time of grief.  He was a brother to my kids and you were like a sister to me.  We could always expect the unexpected from Anthony.  He was a great kid and we wish we could have known him as a grown man.  We’ve truly missed out and should’ve kept in touch. Please call me.
Love you all,
Lisa, Nate, Mandy and Nicole

Alfreda and Ron,
   I just read the newspaper and saw Anthony’s obituary. I can’t believe it, I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t put into words how i feel, know that I love you guys and I am thinking of you, if you need anything I’m here for you.
Love your cousin Tanya Jennings

Im so Sorry for ur loss.. My big brother Dj Riker was one of Anthonys good friends. he was a great friend and will be greatly missed. my thoughts and prayers are with you..
Nicole riker

Anthony made a difference in his life. I will never forget him. God bless you.

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven’t seen anthony in a long time but the time i did spend with anthony we had a great time. Anthony was a great kid. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
sincerely,
Colleen Rankin/Sawyer

Alfreda & family,
My heart goes out to you and tomorrow morning the rest of my body will follow it to Lancaster Co. – arriving at BWI at 9:30AM, and will be seeing you after I leave the airport. 
God Bless,
Evie.

Dear Alfreda,

Anthony was a dear friend of mine in high school. He was a great guy.. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. He was there for me growing up and he made a difference in my life. I will never forget him. It’s been a few years and I still think about him and know that he’s in a better place.

Sarah Johnson (Walsh)

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