SALVATORE MATTERA

89, of Upton, MA, formerly of Rhode Island St., Cranston, RI, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Beaumont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge, MA. He was the husband of the late Elena (Gelardi) Mattera. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (Imbagliazzo) Mattera.

Mr. Mattera was a machinist in the plumbing components industry and was a WW-II U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed quahogging in Jamestown and spending time with his extended family where he was often seen displaying his excellent culinary skills.

He was the devoted father of Antonio Mattera of Berkeley, CA, Alan T. Mattera of Cranston and Glen P. Mattera and his wife Maryann of Upton, MA; loving grandfather of Alicia M. Mattera of Oakland, CA; and dear brother of Maria Mattera of Glendora, CA and the late Fortunata Notarianni and Jennie Celani.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Tuesday, May 21st at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

VISITING HOURS are Monday, May 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for the benefit of memory disorder research may be made to: Mass General Hospital Development Office, Attn: Shawn Fitzgibbons, 165 Cambridge St. - Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.