Pollock Pines resident Elaine Marie Mattei, 75, passed away November 28 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born September 13, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA to Bill and Mary O’Connell.
Elaine spent her childhood in Highland Park, CA where she graduated from Franklin High School, then went on to her 20 year career as a customer service representative for an electronics company.
She married the love of her life, Tomas Anthony Mattei July 2, 1967. Elaine and Tom started their lives together in Eagle Rock, CA where they raised their son, Dana Anthony Mattei. In 1991, Tom and Elaine relocated to Pollock Pines, CA where they owned and operated a small ceramics shop and made lifelong friends.
Elaine is survived by her only child, Dana Mattei, his wife, Michele and her two grandchildren, Joshua and Grace. She is also survived by her brother John O’Connell, his wife Shirley, her two nieces, Kelly and Stacy, and their spouses and children. Elaine was predeceased by her loving husband, Tom in 2000. She also leaves behind so many friends who she considered family. May the chimes ring on for all of us.
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