Vito “Mike” Mattiace, 68

Vito "Mike" Mattiace, 68, of Lancaster, entered into rest at the Essa Flory Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Toritto, Italy, he came to the US at 15 years old.  He was the son of the late Pietro and Maria Mattiace.  He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 40 years, Phyllis (Giambalvo) Mattiace.  He is survived by two children, a daughter Lisa (Mattiace) McClair, wife of Daniel M. McClair, and a son, Michael J. Mattiace, husband of Bobbi (Myers) Mattiace, four grandchildren, Joseph McClair, Jenna McClair, Philip McClair, and Landon Mattiace.  He is also survived by 6 siblings, Pietro Mattiace, MA, Leonardo Mattiace, FL, Nichola Mattiace, FL, Angelo Mattiace, Lancaster, PA, Rose (Mattiace) Palazzolo, NY, Angela Stella (Mattiace) Bruton, NY.  He is also survived by his loving mother-in-law, Frances Giambalvo, Lancaster, PA, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He brought so much love and life to our family and will forever be in our hearts.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He retired from Good’s Furniture as a furniture inspector after 25 years of service.  He then chose to keep busy and became employed by the Olde Greenfield Inn by joining the catering team.  He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.  He enjoyed family vacations, working in his yard, and playing with his grandchildren.  Our family would like to thank the staff at Hospice for the wonderful attention and care they extended to our whole family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 12:00 PM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster.  A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 7 until 9 PM and on Friday morning from 9 until 11 AM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA.  Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park.  Kindly omit flowers, contributions may be made to  (Pan Can) 2141 Rosencrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245, or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.