Daniel Mattei

Daniel Mattei (Pop), 85 of Estero FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at the NCH Baker Hospital in Naples FL on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Dan is survived by his adoring children, Donna Mattei D’Addario (Adam) of Cherry Hill NJ, Diana Mattei Richardson (Chris) of New Haven IN, Daniel Mattei (Tammy Williams) of Tampa FL, Anthony Mattei (Karol) of Estero FL, Anita Mattei (the late Jason Gruner) of Durham NC, Andrea DeRosa (Jimmy) of New Castle DE, Gary Lanette (Jill Pisano) of Phoenixville PA and Edward Lanette (April) of New Castle DE. His grandchildren, Douglas Welty (Ashley), Ava Mattei, Briana Petalino (Nicholas), Daniel Welty (Kacie), Mattei Richardson, Joseph Mattei Gruner and Adriana Mattei Gruner. Pop loved all of his extended grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His surviving siblings are Ruth DiGiampietro (the late Armando) of Blackwood NJ, Reynold Mattei (Domenica) of Blackwood NJ, and Donald Mattei of Lake Worth FL. He is preceded in death by Delia Iannelli (Leo), Samuel Mattei (Ann), Esther Cavicchia (Guido) and Timothy Mattei (Fran). Dan was born in 1936, in Newport Township PA and raised in Philadelphia PA by his late parents, Rinaldo and Dina (Fiorani) Mattei. He was a beloved husband to the late Clementine Mattei of 42 years. Dan was a USMC Veteran and served honorably from 1955 to 1958. He retired after 40 plus years as a Post Press Manager for three major city newspapers, The Philadelphia Bulletin, The Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne, IN and The News and Observer - Raleigh, NC. After retiring, he worked another 16 years as a Security Enforcement Officer for Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Fl. He enjoyed being a member of the Italian American Club where he socialized, danced and played Bocce Ball. Dan’s legacy is his unwavering love of All people, he never met a stranger, and his dedication to his family was always his focus and was displayed in the decisions he made for us all, throughout his life. The family would like to thank you for loving him and being a part of his life. “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” He is going to be greatly missed.... There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life at the Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date. If you would like to be notified, please send your contact information to Diana Richardson at sweetpea-one@msn.com Love, The Mattei Family To sign Dan’s guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home and Crematory, Family Owned and Operated since 1978.

Daniel Mattei

June 22, 1936 - August 12, 2021