Mattice, Charles R.

Knox during World War II

Birth

Charles R. Mattice was born February 8, 1927 in the Town of Wright, NY., the son of Giles Mattice and Mildred Mattice now of Wildwood, FL. His sister was:

• Bertha Pierce and her husband, Kenneth of Wildwood, Fl;

Military

Charles Mattice has served in the U.S. Marines during WWII, and recieved the Purple Heart for injuries incurred during the Battle of Okinawa.

Occupation

Charles Mattice had worked as a management specialist at the U.S. Army Depot in Voorheesville for many years until his retirement in 1965.

Marriage & Children

Charles R. Mattice married Phyllis. His children were:

• Robert G. Mattice of Virginia Beach, VA who married Mary
• Sharon Tighe of Albany

Death

Knox Cemetery
CHARLES R. MATTICE
CPL US MARINE CORPS
WORLD WAR II
FEB 8 1927 - OCT 20 1997
PURPLE HEART

Knox Cemetery
CHARLES R. MATTICE
1927 - 1997

Charles R. Mattice, 70, died Monday, October 20, 1997 at his home in Altamont.

Obituary

CHARLES R. MATTICE: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Wednesday, October 22, 1997

Deceased Name: CHARLES R. MATTICE

ALTAMONT -- Charles R. Mattice, 70, died Monday, October 20, 1997 at his home in Altamont. Mr. Mattice was born in the Town of Wright, NY and had lived most of his life in the Altamont area. He has served in the U.S. Marines during WWII, and recieved the Purple Heart for injuries incurred during the Battle of Okinawa. He had worked as a management specialist at the U.S. Army Depot in Voorheesville for many years until his retirement in 1965. Mr. Mattice was a member of the Boyd Hilton V.F.W. Post #7062 in Altamont and the Helderberg Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by one son, Robert G. Mattice and his wife, Mary, both of Virginia Beach, VA; one daughter, Sharon Tighe of Albany; his mother, Mildred Mattice of Wildwood, FL; one sister, Bertha Pierce and her husband, Kenneth of Wildwood, Fl; four grandchildren, Sara and Kate Tighe, Kelly Mattice and David Fultz; He is also survived by several aunts, nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, Altamont, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Altamont Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Altamont, NY 12000.

Edition: EDITION: THREE STAR
Page: B7
Copyright, 1997, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Census Records

1930 United States Federal Census about Charles Mattice Name: Charles Mattice Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1927 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York View Map Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Giles Mattice Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Mildred Mattice Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Giles Mattice 26 Mildred Mattice 22 Charles Mattice 3 [3 1/12]

1940 United States Federal Census about Charles Mattice Name: Charles Mattice Age: 13 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York Street: Knox Line Road Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Sheet Number: 2A Attended School or College: Yes Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Jiles Mattice 36 Mildred Mattice 32 Charles Mattice 13 Bertha Mattice 9

Additional Media

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  V.F.W. Boyd Hilton Post No. 7062
  Citation for Charles Mattice
  February 28, 1977

Sources

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