Ellen Theresa Mattor

Ellen Theresa Mattor, née Patterson, was born at home in Elmhurst, Queens, NY, on August 3, 1930 to the late George S. and Ellen T. Patterson. Ellen was the second-youngest of their seven children; her twin brother John was a surprise delivered shortly after. Her older brother Frank said that he was told that putting sugar on the windowsill brought a girl and pepper brought a boy; so he put sugar and pepper on every windowsill in the house. Frank always claimed the twins were there because of him.

Ellen spent her formative years in Elmhurst. Upon graduation from Newtown High School in Queens NY, she took a job with a bank near Wall Street. During her commute to work, she met her future husband, Arthur J. Mattor. They were married in 1956 and spent the next 55 years together until his passing. They had 5 children. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Danbury and before that, Mary Queen of Heaven in Brooklyn, NY where she was very involved.

Ellen was predeceased by her husband Arthur, sisters Gertrude and Dorothy (Green), brothers Joseph, George, Francis, John and her son John F.

Ellen is survived by her children Arthur J. (Irene), Mary Ellen, Peter D. (Dorothy) and Ann M. Kendziorski (Bram). Grandchildren Steven Mattor, Kara, Matthew & Mark Kendziorski and great-granddaughter Marilyn Mattor. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews across the country.

Ellen passed away after a brief illness at Danbury Hospital.

Friends may call on November 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St, Danbury, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 18th at St. Joseph's Church, 376 Main St, Danbury, with Reverend Eric Silva, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, 71 Lake Avenue Ext, Danbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers, (t2t.org). Ellen's family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Ellen before her passing.