Alfred DeMatteo Obituary Alfred R. DeMatteo Suffolk - Alfred (Al) R. DeMatteo, CPO USN retired torpedoman passed February 8, 2017. Born November 14, 1926 in Wakefield Massachusetts. Son of Carmella Lunetta DeMatteo. He was predeceased in death by his beautiful wife Josephine and infant daughter Diane Marie. Additionally his siblings also predeceased: Ann, Rose, Joan, Emily, Edith, John, Tiki, Edward and his male parent Ralph DeMatteo. Al is survived by his daughters Billie, JoAnne, LouAnne and Tina. His sons Corby, Al and Joe. He has 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was known to all as "Pappy". In 1942 he left high school as a sophomore to support his mother during difficult times. As a kid during the depression, he worked delivering newspapers, worked the floor of a coat factory, stock boy at a sporting goods, stocking groceries, shining shoes and worked as a blacksmith apprentice for Walter Marlboro, a good, kind and honest man who served as Al's father figure. He served in the US Navy for 24 years during WWII and held civil service positions at the Yorktown Naval Weapon Station and Newport News Shipyard prior to retirement. Al lived for his wife and family. He was a Boston sports fan being raised in East Boston; Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and Patriots. He loved nothing or no one more than God and his wife Jo; he loved his children and grandchildren almost as much. Surf fishing in the 1970's on the OBX was his passion and fishing anytime and anywhere made his day. He earned a lot of respect from neighbors, friends and strangers and was loved by all. He was a unique character to say the least. A huge thank you to the staff at Nansemond Pt/Kindred retirement home for loving and caring for him. Al loved life and overcame many health events due to his sharp mind, his passion to live and his great doctors and nurses over the years. ARD will be missed greatly but he made his mark and will enjoy eternity with his wife and his savior. A memorial service with military honor will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. Baker-Foster Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to local American Legion Post 88, PO Box 5381, Suffolk VA 23435. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Alfred DeMatteo Obituary (1926 - 2017) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Alfred+De+Matteo&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/alfred-dematteo-obituary?id=11133116 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Alfred-R-DeMatteo/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Narrative Summary of the Obituary:** Alfred R. DeMatteo, 90, born 14 November 1926 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed 8 February 2017 in Suffolk, Virginia. Predeceased by his wife Josephine and infant daughter Diane Marie. Survived by children Billie, JoAnne, LouAnne, Tina, Corby, Al, and Joe; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. **Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:** A memorial service with military honor was conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, 11 February 2017 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. Baker-Foster Funeral Home served the family. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to local American Legion Post 88, Suffolk, VA. **Transcript:** Alfred DeMatteo Obituary Alfred R. DeMatteo, 90 years Suffolk - Alfred (Al) R. DeMatteo, CPO USN retired torpedoman, passed 8 February 2017. Born 14 November 1926 in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Son of Carmella Lunetta DeMatteo. He was predeceased in death by his beautiful wife Josephine and infant daughter Diane Marie. Additionally, his siblings also predeceased: Ann, Rose, Joan, Emily, Edith, John, Tiki, Edward, and his male parent Ralph DeMatteo. Al is survived by his daughters Billie, JoAnne, LouAnne, and Tina. His sons Corby, Al, and Joe. He has 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was known to all as "Pappy". In 1942, he left high school as a sophomore to support his mother during difficult times. As a kid during the depression, he worked delivering newspapers, worked the floor of a coat factory, stock boy at a sporting goods store, stocking groceries, shining shoes, and worked as a blacksmith apprentice for Walter Marlboro, a good, kind, and honest man who served as Al's father figure. He served in the US Navy for 24 years during WWII and held civil service positions at the Yorktown Naval Weapon Station and Newport News Shipyard prior to retirement. Al lived for his wife and family. He was a Boston sports fan being raised in East Boston; Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots. He loved nothing or no one more than God and his wife Jo; he loved his children and grandchildren almost as much. Surf fishing in the 1970s on the OBX was his passion and fishing anytime and anywhere made his day. He earned a lot of respect from neighbors, friends, and strangers and was loved by all. He was a unique character to say the least. A huge thank you to the staff at Nansemond Pt/Kindred retirement home for loving and caring for him. Al loved life and overcame many health events due to his sharp mind, his passion to live, and his great doctors and nurses over the years. ARD will be missed greatly but he made his mark and will enjoy eternity with his wife and his savior. A memorial service with military honor will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, 11 February 2017 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. Baker-Foster Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to local American Legion Post 88, PO Box 5381, Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. **Vital Statistics Summary:** | Name | Alfred R. DeMatteo | |--------|-------------------------------------------| | Age 90 years | | Birth | 14 November 1926; Wakefield, Massachusetts| | Death | 8 February 2017; Suffolk, Virginia | **Table of Relationships:** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------| | Alfred R. DeMatteo | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Carmella Lunetta DeMatteo | Mother | Unknown | | Josephine DeMatteo | Wife (predeceased) | Unknown | | Diane Marie DeMatteo | Daughter (predeceased) | Unknown | | Ann | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Rose | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Joan | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Emily | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Edith | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | John | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Tiki | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Edward | Sibling (predeceased) | Unknown | | Ralph DeMatteo | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Billie | Daughter | Unknown | | JoAnne | Daughter | Unknown | | LouAnne | Daughter | Unknown | | Tina | Daughter | Unknown | | Corby | Son | Unknown | | Al | Son | Unknown | | Joe | Son | Unknown | | 17 Grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Many Great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | | Walter Marlboro | Father figure | Unknown | | Nansemond Pt/Kindred retirement home staff | Caregivers | Unknown | **Publication Details:** | Place | Name | Date | Page | |-------------|--------------------------|--------------------|--------| | Suffolk, VA | Alfred DeMatteo Obituary | 11 February 2017 | Unknown|