Henry Lawrence Mattos

1921 - 2013

Henry Lawrence Mattos obituary, 1921-2013, Milpitas, CA

BORN

1921

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Lima Family Milpitas Fremont Mortuary

48800 Warm Springs Blvd

Fremont, California

Henry Mattos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 13, 2013.

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February 20, 2013

Karen Mattos

To Uncle Henry - One who not only loved life, his vegetables/Fava Beans,apricot trees - but dearly loved his "Rabbit - Mable". This is what he called his love of his life - Wife. Mom knows that you did not suffer and is ever so glad of that. We miss you dearly. You Step-Son and Daughter-in-law.

February 17, 2013

Thank you Henry for your service....My boyfriends dad was in 30th as well....There's a special place in heaven just for you..

February 16, 2013

Ronelle & Frank Capelli

Dear Mabel, Our hearts are heavy and sad with Henry's passing. He was such a kind and loving person and I know he will be missed not only by you but all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Words can't describe how we feel but please know that we are thinking of you and praying that God will help you at this time.

February 15, 2013

Ann Zeise

To the whole Mattos family. The Zeise family is sad to hear of your loss. Henry was a cherished part of the Milpitas Community. I have posted an obit on the Milpitas Historical Society blog. http://milpitashistoricalsociety.org/blog/henry-mattos-passed-away/

February 15, 2013

Margaret Rodrigues

Uncle Henry was a kind, gentle, loving man who was devoted to his family and the earth. He was a very humble man who never thought of himself as someone special...but indeed he was! The lessons learned on the farm in his early life served him well throughout his life. He was a hero after landing in the second wave on Normandy Beach. He thought his four days in France were nothing special although to the American soldiers whose lives he saved who were tangled in the hedgerows, it meant they had a future. His sharp shooter ranking allowed the men to untangle the tank while he covered them from the German fire. Those Americans never knew who their angel was and, of course, he never reported ths incident thinking it was only in the line of duty. Now they will know who gave them their future. His wounding while climbing over a hedge row to return to the American lines after delivering important strategic messages to the British lines was something he just took in stride. He earned the Purple Heart and spent 6 months in Dibble Hospital. He thought it was just a routine part of war. I always wondered what was in those messages he carefully carried while he "ran" between lines avoiding the enemy fire? He thought it was nothing special...it was everything to those British and American generals whose only line of communication was my Godfather, Henry! How many lives did he save with his swift of legs talent? Uncle Henry loved his two wifes, my Godmother Aunt Katie, and my aunt twice over, Aunt Mabel. He was devoted to them and the family.m He always had a special place in his heart for his baby sister, Edith, my mother. His letters from war to her were filled with "juicey kisses and lots of hugs." She will hold those special memories in her heart forever. Now, dear Uncle Henry, you were greeted by your loved ones including your beloved dogs. I'm sure Skippy was right there jumping for joy when he saw you cross over. Your family will miss you terribly, but know that your legacy lives on in how you treated others and how you loved the earth and all that it holds. Another big hug and juicey kiss, dear Godfather! Until we meet again...

February 14, 2013

Barbara Gomes

Dear Mabel,
I'm so sorry to hear about Henry. Such a hard worker and he even helped Gail and I take the wood off the truck last year at your home. God certainly granted him a peaceful passing. He and Whitey are planting fava beans in heaven.

February 14, 2013

Edith Lorraine Lewis-Walter

Love you and will miss you my dear brother Henry. We have had so many happy and very sad days in our lives and you have been their to share them with me. Now, I am the only Mattos person left with all the happy and sad memories. You will be greatly missed with your beautiful kind smile, laughter and twinkle in your eyes no more will I see them only in my memory of all the times we have spent together after our mates passed away. I will pray and think of you often dear Henry. I thank God for all the times we have spend together. Love you your only sister Edith.

February 14, 2013

Nancy (Matthews) Cowlishaw

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mabel. May you heart find comfort.

February 14, 2013

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February 13, 2013

Judy Barnhart

Bless Uncle Henry and keep his memory in your heart.

February 13, 2013

Judy Barnhart

To Edith Mattos Lewis Walter; My mom, I am so sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved brother Henry. I know you had an extremely close relationship with him over all the years of your life. He was a very special man and I am so happy and proud that he was my Uncle. Please keep him in your heart and remember all of the good times you shared over the 88 years that you knew him. Sympathy and love go to you my Mother.

Uncle Henry was truly one of the GREATEST Generation.

**Hugs**

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February 13, 2013

Judy and Mike Barnhart

Dear Aunt Mabel and Family, We are so sad to lose Uncle Hnery. He was a loving and giving person who loved his family and the earth. I remember all of the love he and special treatment he gave to his little pets. His little doggies over the years always by his side.

Uncle Henry was one of the hardest working men I have ever known. He had no end to his energy. Working in his vergetables and fruits. I learned how to prune my roses and how to plant trees. He loved to dance over the years and when his age didn't permit that anymore it was a sad thing. I can see him ball room danicng on young legs now.

We love you so much Aunt Mabel. Please keep going and let us know how we can help you now. Sending our sincere love and sympathy to you.

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