| Date of Birth | August 23, 1926 |
| Passed Away | July 31, 2017 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
Mary Louise Mattie
HORNELL-Mary Louise Mattie, 90, of Erie Avenue, passed away Monday afternoon (July 31, 2017) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in Hornell on Aug. 23, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary (Venuto) Mattie. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her twin brothers, Rev. Richard Mattie and the Rev. David Mattie, her two sisters, Patricia Mattie and Veronica Casaceli and her sister-in-law, Madelyn Mattie.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Mary Louise was a graduate of St. Ann’s School, Hornell High School, class of 1945 and attended college in Geneseo,
She began her career as a bookkeeper for her family businesses in Hornell, the former Coca Cola Bottling Works and Mattie Brothers Ice Cream & Candy; she later retired from St. Ann’s Church where she was employed for many years.
Mary Louise was a devout member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.
Her faith and family were the center of her life; her home on Erie Avenue is where everyone gathered for the holidays and special occasions. She will be remembered for being a kind, gracious and gentle woman.
Her loving family includes her brother, Ignatius Mattie of Hornell; as well as her many nieces and nephews.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Mary Louise Mattie.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell at the convenience of the family. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either St. Ann’s Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell or to St. Ann’s Academy, P.O. Box 446, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
Uncle Nay and all my Mattie cousins,
Such a wonderful lady and a huge loss to each of you. Keeeping you in thought and prayers and may you find peace in all your memories on Erie Avenue. Love to all-hugs!
I’m very sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. I remember her well, along with her sister, Pat while growing up on Jane Street. She will be missed by the Hornell community and all those who knew her.
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. I’m so glad I had visited her a few months ago….. may your wonderful memories bring a sweet smile to your face, when you feel sad. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ðŸ’”