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David Mattio Obituary

Mattio, David A. Longtime Athletic Director and Football Coach at Marian Catholic High School and winner in so many facets of life for more than 68 years, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in the early morning of September 7th while surrounded by his very loving and supportive family. Born and raised in Chicago Heights. Graduate of Marian Catholic High School and Northern Illinois University with bachelor's and master's degrees in Science of Education. Son of Leonora (nee Kriszcziokaitis) and the late Americo "Pops" Mattio; husband for 43 years of Jody (nee Boney); father of Jennifer Mattio, Jolie (Nino) D'Iorio, Jeannie (Michael) Schmidt, Jamie (Elisa) and Joshua (Stacy) Mattio; loving "Pop-Pop" to his grandchildren Jeremy, Jordan, JoAnn, Cassidy, David, Madison, Noah, Dylan, Will, Olivia, Gianna, Anthony, Gabriella, Austin and Ryan. Brother of Roseann (Laurent) Santaquilani, Susan Grelewicz, Leonora (Donald) Troy and Patricia "Tia" (James) Shrank; beloved uncle of many. A memorial visitation and celebration of Dave's life will be held at Marian Catholic High School (West Gymnasium) on Wednesday, September 14th from 2:00 p.m. until time of memorial funeral mass at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the Mattio Family requests memorials be made to the Mattio Family Scholarship Fund, 700 Ashland Ave, Chicago Heights, IL. 60411 or marianchs.com. For further service information please contact Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights (708) 481-9230 or panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2016.

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Kathy Lehe

October 29, 2016

I just read that Dave passed away and I wish to offer my prayers and sincere condolences for your loss.
I know you don't know me, but I was a friend of Dave's at Northern Illinois. We were
RA's in the same residence hall for a year or so.
I can't imagine how painful it is to lose your spouse at such a young age.
God Bless You and Your Family. I will be praying for all of you.

Kevin Reilly

October 24, 2016

Wow, I'm blown away coach Mattio is gone. I'm not a social media guy so i just found out today while online. A fair and honest guy who sincerely cared about his players, friends, and, family. Played for coach Mattio and graduated in 1989,saddened to hear of his passing. Rip Coach Mattio! Prayers to Jody and family and sorry i missed the services!

October 1, 2016

Mattio family- I am so very sorry for your loss. (Super) Dave was such a special person. Please know that you have been in my prayers. Peace & prayers to you all- Peg Condon Callaghan

Jane ,Ron Jenny, Jeff and Katie Limebeck

September 30, 2016

Jody and family we are devastated in Florida we love you and we miss you you are in our thoughts and our prayers love the Limebeck s

Marilyn Vorsanger

September 24, 2016

I was a classmate of David's at Marian and always looked forward to reading about him in the Marian Newsletters. He was a hard worker and a great role model. God bless you all in your mourning of a good man. Marilyn Blakely Vorsanger

September 15, 2016

Big Dave gone too soon.ALWAYS a Class act i am sorry to his family and his sister rose who i went to marian with.you all are in my prayers.it was a special ceremony glad i drove up to be a part of it.all the best
Patrick Carnes

Sandi Black

September 12, 2016

Jodi, I am so sorry to hear about your husband, Dave. I saw a picture of you and Dave and realized that I knew you. Blessing to you. I lost Tom in 2014 so I understand truly how you feel. Let me know if I can help.

Sandi Black

MARK MCKENNA

September 12, 2016

REST EASY COACH

September 12, 2016

There are no words

Terry and Nancy Koepke

David bradigan

September 10, 2016

God Bless

Alecia Dixon

September 9, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gene Pingatore

September 9, 2016

My condolences to the Mattio Family. Dave was a great teacher/coach and an outstanding human being. He touched the lives of hundreds of young men and women and will be sorely missed.

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