Pasquale A. "Rick" Mattei
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Pasquale A. "Rick" Mattei

  • April 3, 1951 - November 23, 2011
  • Littleton, New Hampshire
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“Dear Rick it is so hard and your birthday was the other day and all i did was cry and yes i am so alone without you .I hear from my sisrers and ...Read More » ”
1 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK I AM DOWN FOR A FEW DAYS TO THE DOCTOR FOR MYSELF. OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP THIS SATURDAY FEB 4 TH WE WOULD OF...Read More » ”
2 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK I AM DOWN FOR A FEW DAYS TO THE DOCTOR FOR MYSELF. OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP THIS SATURDAY FEB 4 TH WE WOULD OF...Read More » ”
3 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK ; TODAY IS JAN.6TH AND IT IS A NEW YEAR ALREADY. JUST SITTING HERE THINKING OF YOU AND MY MOM AND ALL THAT PAST IN OUR FAMILY. TIME GOES SO...Read More » ”
4 of 52 | Posted by: mary denish - everett, MA

“TO MY LOVING HUSBAND, NOW IT HAS BEEN OVER 5 WEEKS AND THE TEARS AND MY HEART IS SO BROKEN AND I AM ALL ALONE, AND YOU AND I...Read More » ”
5 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“MY LOVING HUSBAND, TODAY IS DEC 21 AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AGAIN ANOTHER YEAR. WELL RICK AS FAR AS...Read More » ”
6 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“HELLO RICK; TODAY IS TUESDAY DEC.13,2011 AND EARLY IN THE AM. I AM JUST SITTING HERE THINKING ABOUT YOU, MY SISTER AND YOUR CHILDREN AND...Read More » ”
7 of 52 | Posted by: mary denish - everett, MA

“MY LOVNG HUSBAND AND KING AND YES YOU ARE MY KING. WELL THE DAYS ARE GOING SO FAST AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING AND THEY MEAN NOTHING...Read More » ”
8 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“MY LOVING HUSBAAND RICK, WELL TODAY I AM STRAIGHTENING OUT THE HOUSE AND ALSO WE GOT SNOW AND JUSTIN DID ALL THE...Read More » ”
9 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“MY LOVING HUSBAND , WELL NOW 2 WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND I AM SO LOST WITHOUT YOU. THE DAYS ARE LONG AND THE NIGHTS ARE TOO. OUR...Read More » ”
10 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“MY DEAR RICK, WELL TODAY GOING TO TAKE MY BABY BROTHER HOME AND THEN I AM OFF TO GET LICENSES AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND THEN HOME. YES...Read More » ”
11 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR KATHY; AS YOUR SISTER MARIE I FEEL YOUR PAIN DEEPLY, I AM HERE FOR YOU AS YOUR SISTER, IF YOU EVER WANT TO TALK., AND JUST GO AND HAVE A CUP ...Read More » ”
12 of 52 | Posted by: marie hidden - revere, MA

“DEAR RICK, ANOTHER DAY HAS GONE BY AND IT DOES NOT GET EASY AND I AM READY TO GO WITH YOU. NO OUR CHILDREN HAVE THEIR OWN LIFE, AND...Read More » ”
13 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK, YES NOT MUCH SLEEP LATELY THINKING OF YOU AND BEING ABLE TO KISS YOU GOOD-BYE AND GOD TOOK YOU SO FAST FROM ME. I AM SO...Read More » ”
14 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“Hi Rick; today is dec.3,2011 and tomorrow will be lawrences 20th bday, boy does time fly. just sitting here remembering when larry slept over your...Read More » ”
15 of 52 | Posted by: mary denish - everett, MA

“HI RICK, MISS YOIU SO MUCH AND SO HARD WITH THE HOLIDAYS AND CLEANING THE HOIUSE AND DOING ALOT OF THINIKING AND CRYING I LOVE YOIU...Read More » ”
16 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“HI RICK WELL YOU ARE HOME WITH CHRIST NOW AND REST IN PEACE. I AM ALONE AND BESIDES THAT I DO NOT ANY LONGER HAVE YOU. WE LOVED EACH...Read More » ”
17 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“Ricardo as I called him was the kindness man I have ever met. It was my divine pleasure to know him. I never met anyone who loved his wife and...Read More » ”
18 of 52 | Posted by: Marianne Patturelli - Everett, MA

“DEAR RICK , I AM SO UPSET AND YOU ARE AT YOUR FINAL DESTINATION PLACE. LAWRENCE IS HERE WITH ME AND JUST DOING ALOT OF THINKING AND...Read More » ”
19 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK, YES I DID NOT GO TO BED AND MY MIND IS RACING ALL FOR YOU. TOMORROW IT IS THE WORSE DAY OF THE YEAR FOR ME WITHOUT YOU I...Read More » ”
20 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“TO MY LOVING HUSBAND . RICK THE HARD TIME IS COMING AND JUST DO NOT KNOW HOW TO TAKE AWAY THE PAIN FROM YOUR...Read More » ”
21 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - LITTLETON, NH - wife

“DEAR RICK, NOW IT IS TIME TO SAY GOOD =BYE AND SEE YOU WHEB I GET THERE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HERE AND SO MUCH OF THEM SAYING HOW YOU DO...Read More » ”
22 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - everett, NH - wife

“Still thinking about you and can't believe you are actually gone. Looking out the window and knowing you aren't there and won't be out and around the...Read More » ”
23 of 52 | Posted by: Shayna - Littleton

“DEAR RICK TODAY WE ARE ALL GOING TO PAY RESPECT TO YOU. OUR CHILDREN ARE SO LOST AND I AM TOO. THE TEARS ARE SO BAD RIGHT NOW, AND I...Read More » ”
24 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“DEAR RICK, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE DOING SO MUCH FOR YOU AND YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THEM ALL. I AM...Read More » ”
25 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“HI RICK, WELL TOMORROW WE WILL SEE YOU FOR THE LAST TIME, TILL WE MEET IN HEAVEN. YOU KNOW ALL THE TIME WHAT YOU WOULD SAY TO ME, YOUR...Read More » ”
26 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“To Kathy, Kelly, Louis and the Denish Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tragic time. The strength of your family will help...Read More » ”
27 of 52 | Posted by: The Hoban Family - Everett, MA

“was done here on earth and it was time for you too rest..so rest peacefully uncle rick and watch over us all especially your wife kathy you were the...Read More » ”
28 of 52 | Posted by: Lawrence Denish - Everett , MA

“life is so short and things happen when you least expect it to..and sometimes you have to step up and control the situation. in life you may not...Read More » ”
29 of 52 | Posted by: Lawrence Denish - Everett , MA

“DEAR RICK, THE DAY IS COMING AND YOU WILL BE AT PEACE NOW AND WE WILL MEET WHEN I GO WITH YOU. SO TODAY I NEED TO TAKE CHARGE TO OUT...Read More » ”
30 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“For the last 17 years I was blessed with having the Mattei family in my life and feel very spoiled to be loved by my parents and Kathy and Rick. We...Read More » ”
31 of 52 | Posted by: Gerry Fasano - everett, MA

“Dear Rick, Well sitting here and doing alot of thinking these past few days, and always asking why did you leave me alone and i need to...Read More » ”
32 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“Dear Auntie Kathy, Louis and Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the sadness and pain you must be feeling right now. God will...Read More » ”
33 of 52 | Posted by: Andrea - Everett, MA

“Dear Kathy,Louis,Kelly There are not enough words that can describe all the emotions and feelings you are all...Read More » ”
34 of 52 | Posted by: Margie - Everett, MA

“Still so shocked that you are gone! It's not going to be the same without you! Not looking to this summer and not seeing you outside and inviting us...Read More » ”
35 of 52 | Posted by: Justin & Shayna Poulton - NH

“Dear Kathy: I just wanted to let you know, that i know what you are feeling about the loss of your husband Rick, who loved you so much. Yes the tears...Read More » ”
36 of 52 | Posted by: marie hidden - Revere, MA

“dear kathy and family we cant express enough to what your going through pasquale will be with us always i will miss himsaying to me the blueberries...Read More » ”
37 of 52 | Posted by: john and lillian razza - NV

“Dear Rick, I don't know where to begin. You were such a wonderful friend to me and Joe. If we needed you, you were there for us. We will miss all of...Read More » ”
38 of 52 | Posted by: Joe & Sandi Ward - Littleton, NH

“DEAR RICK ; TODAY IS SATURDAY AND I AM STILL TRYING TO WRAP EVERYTHING UP SO YOU CAN GO TO YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE. I AM TRYING MY HARDEST AND WE...Read More » ”
39 of 52 | Posted by: mary denish - everett, MA

“sorry to hear about your loss...May you rest in Peace..... ”
40 of 52 | Posted by: Bolaccio family - NH

“An Uncle is a blessing It means so many things Words could never tell The joy an Uncle brings An Uncle is a bond of faith That even time can't...Read More » ”
41 of 52 | Posted by: Danielle - Litchfiled, NH - Niece

“I'm so sorry for your loss Stephanie. My thoughts go out to you and your family. ”
42 of 52 | Posted by: Crystal gerlach

“Uncle Rick, may you rest in peace with Nana and my father. I remember you being a very kind and patient man. I remember you came to my wedding...Read More » ”
43 of 52 | Posted by: Stephanie Wilbur - NH - Niece

“MY LOVING HUSBAND, TODAY I AM DOING ALOT OF THINKING THESE DAYS ABOUT US. I AM SO UPSET OVER YOU GONE AND OUR CHILDREN AND THE PAIN ...Read More » ”
44 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Laurie ”
45 of 52 | Posted by: Laurie (Capuano) Konevich

“Dear Family, I am shocked at Rick's passing. My deepest condolences & Prayers are with you all. I am trying to attach a picture of us but can't seem...Read More » ”
46 of 52 | Posted by: James Murphy - Malden, MA

“Daddy, Its been awhile since I told you I love you, but the Lord chose to take his favorite Angel with him. I'm not going to say goodbye, but I'll...Read More » ”
47 of 52 | Posted by: Kelly Mattei - Everett, MA

“Dear RICK, You are no longer with me and it is so hard and my heart is broken and it will never be the same, and i am sadend with...Read More » ”
48 of 52 | Posted by: kathy - Liittleton , NH - wife

“TO MY BROTHER-IN-LAW RICK; YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED DEARLY, YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR SUCH A LONG TIME. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN YOU CAME...Read More » ”
49 of 52 | Posted by: MARIE HIDDEN - revere, MA

“I WOULD LIKE TO START OFF MY SENDING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MY SISTER KATHY, AND HER CHILDREN. I LOVE YOU ALL, RICK YOU WERE MY BROTHER -IN-LAW AND...Read More » ”
50 of 52 | Posted by: mary denish - everett, MA

“Rick, Has been my brother -in-law for most of my life. He was the one who taught me how to drive & take my sister & I to work and made us bagged...Read More » ”
51 of 52 | Posted by: Barbara Rawcliffe - Saugus, MA

“Kathy So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you ”
52 of 52 | Posted by: Sharon Boyce - Revere, MA



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Mr. Pasquale A. "Rick" Mattei, a resident of Littleton, New Hampshire and formerly a longtime resident of Everett, died suddenly, on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Littleton Regional Hospital, at the age of 60.

Pasquale was born in Bedford, on April 3, 1951, one of two children of the late Louis Mattei and Helen (Keats) Mattei. Raised and educated in Malden, Pasquale was affectionately known as Rick. He was a graduate of Malden High School where he played hockey.

From 1983 to 1984, Rick was the Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge #642 in Everett. He was also an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Everett from 1983 to 1988.

A lifelong mechanic, Rick was a car guy. He worked for Smyly Buick in Malden and Bob Brest Autoworld in Lynn. More recently, he worked at Logan Airport for Alamo Rental Car. He was also a great cook. He loved baking, especially pies, and enjoyed learning how to make donuts at his brother-in-law's donut store in Reading. He was a passionate fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins.

He was the beloved husband of 38 years to Kathleen A. (Denish) Mattei. Loving father of Louis J. Mattei and his wife Danielle of Worcester and Kelly A. Mattei and her longtime boyfriend Gerry Fasano of Everett. Dear brother of Pauline Nicholas and her husband James of Middleton. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Mattei of Everett and Roy Mattei of Worcester. Caring son-in-law of Lawrence E. Denish of Everett and the late Barbara T. Denish. Loving brother-in-law of Lawrence L. Denish of Everett, John F. Denish of PA, Francis W. Denish of Everett, Margaret C. Lever of Everett, Marie A. Hidden of Revere, William G. Denish of Everett, Joseph R. Denish of Peabody, Paul E. Denish of Melrose, Barbara E. Rawcliffe of Saugus, Elizabeth A. Murphy of Everett, and Mary T. Denish of Everett. Also survived by many, many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends will honor and celebrate Rick's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Monday, November 28 from 4-8 PM and again on Tuesday morning at 8:45 AM before leaving in procession to Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.