Obituary of Viola E. Mattle
Hamlin - Viola E. Mattle was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 23, 2021 at Elderwood of Lakeside in Brockport, at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard "Dick" Mattle; her son-in-law, Kevin Truelson; her great grandson, Andrew Mattle; her parents, Howard and Nellie Cleveland; and her siblings, Herbert, Richard and Jean Cleveland. She is survived by her children, Rich (Rosa) Mattle, Jim (Denise) Mattle, Jeanie (Steve) Hitner, Tom (Tammy) Mattle, and Virginia Truelson; her grandchildren, Dan (Bonnie) Mattle, Patrick (Rose) Mattle, Susan Kreiley, Sandy and Sam Mattle, Amy (Kevin) Moore, Marty Orefice, Bob (Kim) Interlicchia, Melinda (Nate) Haggerton, Jena (Nick) Crawford, and Carly (Matt) Trippi; her great-grandchildren, Emily, Sara, Kyle and Allison Mattle, Cori and Adam Kreiley, Dayna (Dan) Fauth, Abram, Abby, Adam and Ashton Moore, Marcus Orefice, Haley and Chloe Interlicchia, Evelyn, Rebecca, and Oliver Haggerton, and Jaxen Trippi; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Viola was born to Howard and Nellie Cleveland on July 15, 1923 in Mount Morris, New York. She was the oldest of four children. She moved to Rochester after graduation from high school and worked in a factory making supplies for WWII. There, she met her loving husband of 70+ years, Richard Mattle. They were married at the Truax Field Army/AirforceBase Chapel in Madison, Wisconsin on her 21st birthday. They had 5 children together.
Vi was a farm girl at heart, growing and canning fruits and vegetables for her big family. She loved spending time in the kitchen. She was known for her delicious sweet rolls, buttermilk pancakes, Christmas cut-out cookies, strawberry jam and sauerbraten. Golfing was her passion and she won many championships in her women's league. She was also a past President of the former Cardinal Mooney's Women's Guild. Viola lived a wonderful life and she will be dearly missed. May the memory of her beautiful smile be a blessing for us all.
A Celebration of Viola's Life, beginning with her Funeral Mass, will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3747 Brick Schoolhouse Road, Hamlin. Please wear a mask and follow COVID guidelines.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Elderwood of Lakeside 4th floor for their compassion and care for Viola
Donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Viola's memory.
