John A. Mattivi

John A. Mattivi, 54, of 143 Skyline Drive, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence.

He was born July 29, 1967, in St. Marys, son of the late John A. and Rita Catalone Mattivi. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1986. John worked for close to 30 years at American Axle, formerly Metaldyne, and was currently employed for the James H. Cross Company.

John is survived by his fiancée, Cindy Szymanski of Kersey; his step-daughters: Heather VanAlstine (Drew) and Megan Szymanski (Sean Dawson); three step-grandchildren: Mackenzie, Taylor, and Chase; his sisters: Cynthia Benson of Daguscahonda and Jennifer Wolfel (Kevin) of St. Marys; and by two brothers: Timothy Mattivi (Diane) of St. Marys and James Mattivi of Kersey.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Mattivi; and by his brother-in-law, Tracy Benson.

John was a member of the Horton Township Sportsmen’s Club, the Fox Township Firemen’s Club, the VFW, the Eagles, the Moose, and the PFL. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and Sunday drives. John had a very big heart and touched the lives of everyone he met.

There will be no visitation.

Funeral and committal services will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive, Lock Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.