Anthony "Joe" Mattera, Jr.

Anthony Joseph  Mattera, Jr. “Joe”, 55, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Anthony J. and Florence C. (DeRise) Mattera.

Anthony was a commercial fisherman for many years and was a proud member of the fishing industry.

He was the loving and cherished father of Jillian N. Mattera of Malden, MA and Jennifer A. Mattera of Chelsea, MA; and dear brother of Fredrick Mattera of Richmond, RI, Jo-Anne Andreoli of Seekonk, MA, Debra Giorgi of North Kingstown, RI and Annmarie Stevens of Hardwick, VT.  "Uncle Joey" is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Anthony’s name made be made to: Point Judith Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 3189, Narragansett, RI 02882.  pjfmf.org