To anyone that reads this:
Mattie will always be in my thoughts of early free spirit and funny outlook on life.
She made my time spent with her a treasure trove of great memories.
thorugout our most important years when you could laugh at the world around you
Ernie Matarasso .

I just learned today that my "best" friend died.
We would talk every so often for years and it never seemed to us that any time had passed.
We were never serious about any of our conversations and had shared only laughs that often included old funny memories.
I thought i would have a cheery conversation a few days ago and even sent her a sarcastic note to get her attention.
When she did not respond and her phone number was no longer active, I feared the worst and looked at the obits. 
I am writing this tearfully because I have no other outlet for my grief.
I can only hope she rests peacefully.
Her always best friend Ernie Matarasso!!

I just found out  today 1/9 that Mattie died . I sent her a text wishing her a belated Happy Birthday a couple days ago and didn’t hear back    Today i went to my dentist who knew Mattie  Her mother had lived in the same building as Mattie   I asked if she had seen Mattie recently and then I was told    Of course i was shocked and very sad to hear of her death    As most of her family know we were very close at one time   When we last saw each other over a year ago I felt we still had love for each other  
I have so many pictures and items from Mattie as well as a little painting  
I am not sure how to contact the family 
I extend my deepest condolences   
I know how much she will be missed  
Marlene Cohen 
212-222-5886

Mattie and I had recently reconnected after many years.  We found each other on FB, and we were, at the time of her death, trying to find a date to meet.  I am so sad that we didn’t have time to do so.  My condolences to all who loved her.  May her memory be a blessing.

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Mattie Matthews

January 6, 1944 – September 15, 2024

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