Carmelina Agnes Mattern Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carmelina Agnes Mattern, 90, of Yountville, California passed away on December 30, 2016 in Napa, California. A service will be held at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville chapel on February 9th at 10:00 a.m. with the burial following at the Yountville Veterans Cemetery. Carmelina was born to Giovanni Bonifacini and Maria Traverso on February 22, 1926 in Napa, California-where she later attended Napa High School. She married Floyd Walter Mattern on June 21, 1953. Carmelina worked as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Ledwich in Napa for nearly 30 years. Carmelina was a gentle person who always had a kind word for everyone. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As an Italian and survivor of the Great Depression, Carmelina had a passion for cooking and canning. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving-when she could have all of her family around and prepare a large meal. She also enjoyed caring for her pets and gardening. As a young woman, she was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West Drill Team. Later in life, she took up square dancing with her husband. Carmelina is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Mattern, sisters Anne Reeder, Jennie McDaniel, Esther Scansi, and Mary Hagered, brother Ernie Bonifacini, and great granddaughter Shea Mattern. Carmelina is survived by sons Frank Mattern (wife Joan) and Steven Mattern (wife Candy), brother Peter Bonifacini, grandchildren Laura (husband Joseph), Jeffrey (wife Bridget), Ty, Sean (wife Katie), Tessa (husband Mike), and Ashley (husband Todd), and great-grandchildren Hunter, Elijah, Lily and Ethan. A life celebration will take place on February 18, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Rancho de Napa clubhouse, 6468 Washington St., Yountville.

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Carmelina Agnes Mattern

February 22, 1926 - December 30, 2016