| Date of Birth | July 13, 1927 |
| Passed Away | October 25, 2019 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | New York |
| Service Date | October 31, 2019 |
| Service Time | 2:00 |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery, Avoca |
Harold L. Mattoon
Harold L. Mattoon, age 92, passed away at Steuben Health Centers in Bath on Friday (Oct. 25, 2019) after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 13, 1927 and was the son of Kenneth and Mary (Kleckler) Mattoon.
Harold was retired from AL Blades trucking. He liked hunting, bowling, golf and feeding the deer. Harold was a member of the VFW and the Avoca Legion. He served in the Army and was stationed in Japan after WW II. Always remember him when you see the giant painted rock on 390 North because Harold helped place it there.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis (Warner) Mattoon of 69 years; three sons, David (Paulette “PJ”), Lance (Joyce), and Brian; three granddaughters, Angela, Erika Wright (Colin) and Michelle Charlton (Brian); one grandson, Robert DeVaul (Anna); two great grandsons, Carter (Erika) and Logan (Michelle); his sister, Norma (Mattoon) Cooper and brother, Jerry Mattoon and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Don, Erwin, and Larry Mattoon.
Calling hours will be are 11am to 2pm. Thursday (Oct. 31, 2019) at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, with service to follow. Burial will be immediately after the service at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Steuben County SPCA or Steuben Health Centers in Harolds name.
Family and friends may join in a celebration of Harold’s life at the Avoca legion after the service.
Online condolences or remembrances of Harold are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Harold was a great Uncle and a great person. Full of laughs and one liners. He was my co grill master at our picnics and will be sorely missed, He will always be by my side cooking the dogs for many years to come.