James Radley Mattioli

2006 - 2012

James Radley Mattioli obituary, 2006-2012, Sandy Hook, CT

BORN

2006

DIED

2012

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James Mattioli Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 15, 2012.

Mattioli, James Radley
"Our Beloved Prince"
James Radley Mattioli, age 6 ¾, fondly called 'J' passed away on December 14, 2012 in his classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School. An energetic, loving friend to all, James loved baseball, basketball, swimming, arm wrestling and playing games on the iPad (especially the lawn mowing game). He loved to wear shorts and t-shirts in any weather, and grab the gel to spike his hair. He would often sing at the top of his lungs and once asked, "How old do I have to be to sing on a stage?" James loved to dive off the diving board at the Treadwell Pool, swim like a fish in both of his grandparents' pools and ride his bike, proudly without training wheels. He often said, "I need to go outside Mom, I need fresh air." He loved and admired his big sister and wanted to do everything that she could do. They were the best of friends, going to school together, playing games together, and making endless drawings and crafts together. James was working very hard to advance his reading in 1st Grade and his sister Anna was his endless partner in supporting this effort and challenging him to read more and more difficult words. James was born 4 weeks early at Bridgeport Hospital. It was an ongoing quip that James came into the world early because he was hungry. He loved hamburgers with ketchup, his Dad's egg omelets with bacon, and his Mom's french toast. He often asked to stop at Subway for dinner for a ham sandwich, and wanted to know how old he needed to be to order a 'footlong' sandwich. James was an early-riser, always the first to wake the family up, ready to start the day and get dressed. He loved to 'cuddle' on the couch at the end of the day with his Mom grabbing his pillow and brown fleece blanket. He adored spending time with his Dad doing yard work, walking at Fairfield Hills and watching him grill burgers on the deck. If Dad was outside, James wanted to be right there with him. Their love of one another was one of a kind and James was his Dad's mini look-a-like. James was especially thoughtful and considerate, always the first to welcome guests at the back door with a hug and his contagious smile. Recently he chose to forgo a gift for himself, and decided to use that money to purchase a mug for his Grandfather for Christmas instead. James loved all teachers and staff at Trinity Day School and Sandy Hook Elementary School and found special joy in math and recess. He was a 'numbers' guy, coming up with insights beyond his years to explain the relationship between numbers and unique ways of figuring out the answer when adding or subtracting. He loved the concept of 'googleplex' which he learned from his good friend Christopher. He spent endless hours playing hockey with his best bud and cousin, George. James will be incredibly missed by all who loved him: his Mom and Dad, Mark and Cindy, his beloved sister Anna, grandparents Jack and Kathy Radley of Sherrill, NY, John and Angelina Mattioli of Stamford, CT, aunts and uncles, Mark and Lynn (Mattioli) Forrest of Stamford, CT, Raymond and Susan (Mattioli) Higgins of Mahopac, NY, Laurie (Doyle) Mattioli of Arlington, MA, Trevor and Stephanie (Radley) Bonat of Concord, NH, Nicholas and Melissa (Radley) Guarracino of Oxford, CT, Marybeth Radley of Washington, DC, Marcus Radley of Hartford, CT and cousins Lexi, Dana, Chelsea, Angelina, Juliana, Sophia, Lucy, George, Jane, Charlotte and Stryker. James is predeceased by his beloved uncle, John R. Mattioli Jr. The Mattioli family will receive friends at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home in Monroe, CT on Monday, December 17th between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, CT at 10am on Tuesday, December 18th with burial to follow at St. John's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in James' memory to the James R. Mattioli Memorial Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470. To leave an online condolence please visit www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com. We wish to extend our love and heartfelt sympathy to all of the families affected by this tragedy.

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December 14, 2021

A Mom Of An Angel

To "J´s" Family

May "J" Surround Each Of You With Warmth From His Rays Of Sunshine.... Heavenly Hugs To All...

December 17, 2020

James & Family

James as you walk with the angels May You Surround Your Family With Your Rays Of Sunshine.

Thinking of You

Heavenly Hugs
A Mom Of.An Angel Cam

March 21, 2020

damian frazier

My condolences To the family i cant express the way i fell towards this situation

January 27, 2020

Alex

Can't believe an NBA legend lost his life yesterday. I guess you can play hoops with him, buddy.

January 6, 2020

Alex

Hi James,
You could have turned 14 this year. And I shall keep you in my thoughts...

November 24, 2019

Approaching another Christmas without you, buddy :(
Alex

October 2, 2019

Alex

Hi again,
I had no idea you were into hockey! I'm sure you continued to play the game with the Humboldt Broncos players who left us over a year ago.

May 30, 2019

Sherry

I never knew you but you look so much like my son. My heart bleeds still for your family. I have posted a few times before. I wanted to say I haven't forgotten your sweet smile.

May 28, 2019

Corey Kruse

James Mattioli Family,
Love and peace for you and your adorable angel watching over you.
James is a treasure who's ever with you.
Love from Santa Fe, NM

Posted by Corey Kruse

May 25, 2019

Alex

Its so hard to believe youre gone. Surely your mom and dad would echo that sentiment. Hope youre enjoying eternal bliss in heavenly sanctuary, my friend. Maybe well see eachother there.

June 17, 2018

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March 22, 2018

Sherry

I think of you so often. I cannot imagine what your family must go through. Prayers as always from Georgia.

March 21, 2018

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March 13, 2018

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December 19, 2017

Evan R

Remembering the wonderful boy James and his family on this day and hoping you take joy and comfort from his memory.

December 6, 2017

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November 11, 2017

Sara a

I am always thinking of you James..You have touched my heart ..May God keep you happy in his gardens 4 ever...

November 9, 2017

Toni Marks

May God bless you, sweet angel, and your precious family as well.

November 8, 2017

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August 22, 2017

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July 4, 2017

janie velasquez

Thinking of you always James

June 22, 2017

Marc Wong

RIP James,

Our family thinks of you often.
We send light to your family.

June 21, 2017

Carole Ann Davis

R.I.P.James, and God bless your family.

June 20, 2017

Valenda Newell

PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS

May 1, 2017

Brian

James may you rest in gods loving arms forever.

April 15, 2017

conrad

I thank you, I love you and your family

conrad

April 13, 2017

Pam Mattioli

xox

April 12, 2017

jimmy

happy easter J,love you

Posted by jimmy

March 23, 2017

Loren

Remebering you always !!!

March 23, 2017

faye

Happy Belated birthday! I know you are having a blast in heaven with your friends..You are thought about often and are missed everyday..FAYE

March 22, 2017

Lorie

Happy Birthday sweet boy! Tears are flowing looking thru the pictures and thinking that you should be her celebrating. Just so wrong...I think of you and your family often

March 22, 2017

william Lasater

happy b day James

March 21, 2017

happy birthday james,love you

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December 16, 2016

james havens

merry xmass

Posted by james havens

December 14, 2016

Lorie

Still remember that horrific day like it was yesterday.. When I see your picture I can't help but cry. Hugs and prayers to your family and all the families that lost their little angels that day.

December 13, 2016

Rita McFarland

Dearest James,

Tomorrow marks 4 years since you left this world. It still brings tears to my eyes to think about it. Sending you kisses and hugs.

November 9, 2016

james havens

love you jimmy

Posted by james havens

October 18, 2016

jimmy havens

will be thinking of you james ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy havens

August 7, 2016

Carole Ann Davis

R.I.P. James Mattioli, and God bless your family.

August 6, 2016

Pam Mattioli Sandels

Sending you xoxox in Heaven!

August 5, 2016

Sherry

I still think of you and your sweet face. I haven't forgotten you or your family. Peace to them.

August 3, 2016

jimmy havens

james ice cream for you ,from my heart to yours ,love always jimmy

Posted by jimmy havens

July 9, 2016

lian Rosenberg

I still think about you and your family as well--wishing them the very best and happiness in life. Memories of you are sure to bring peace into their hearts.

July 8, 2016

jimmy

james we all love and miss you ,jimmy

Posted by jimmy

June 7, 2016

jimmy

james you are always on my mind ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

May 26, 2016

jimmy

thinking of you J,LOVE JIMMY

Posted by jimmy

April 12, 2016

jimmy

love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

March 28, 2016

Rita McFarland

James, as I look once again at your photo I can't help but wonder what you would be like today. I am sure you are much loved and much missed by your family.

March 24, 2016

jimmy

love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

March 23, 2016

Thinking of your family on your birthday...I still get so sad when I think of that horrible day and looking at pictures of you thru this site. Happy 10th Birthday little angel

March 22, 2016

jimmy

happy birthday to you J,love you jimmy

Posted by jimmy

February 9, 2016

jimmy

hey james happy valentines day love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

January 18, 2016

jimmy

hey J always thinking of you ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

December 17, 2015

jimmy

wishing james and his family a merry xmas ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

December 16, 2015

Judy Ortega

My heart still aches when I think of James and his schoolmates and teachers. R.I.P. God bless you and your family.

December 15, 2015

Jessica Bell

My heart will forever ache for this angel. I think of him often. Love and peace little man. You are loved by so many

December 15, 2015

Lorie

Its been 3 years since that horrible day. I will always remember your sweet face and think of your family often. God Bless you and the other angels in heaven

December 15, 2015

Julie Boni

I will always remember you and your schoolmates and teachers. Rest in peace.

December 14, 2015

Carole Ann Davis

R.I.P. James, and may God bless your family.

December 14, 2015

A Pierce

Will always keep you and your family in my prayers James.... God Bless Angel

December 14, 2015

Thinking of you sweetheart and knowing you are happy and healthy in heaven.

December 13, 2015

bella

November 19, 2015

jimmy

love you jimmy

Posted by jimmy

October 20, 2015

A light shining down.

October 16, 2015

I know you are so loved by God and happy in heaven. We are in pain and your mom and dad miss you, but they may comfort that you are finally home and happy.

October 16, 2015

Jeri Lange

Always thinking about you and all your friends and teachers. Keep watching over your family on high James..

Posted by Jeri Lange

October 15, 2015

Thinking of You

October 14, 2015

jimmy

hey J happy halloween , love you jimmy

Posted by jimmy

September 10, 2015

Pam Mattioli Sandels

I will always remember your precious smiling face. xoxox
We're praying your family has found some comfort and peace.

September 9, 2015

hey j thinking of you ,love jimmy

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July 29, 2015

Natalie

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Keeping your family in prayer.

July 24, 2015

Jeri Lange Dunn

I think about all of you daily.. You are so missed and I keep you and your family close to my heart.

July 23, 2015

jimmy

a candle for james

June 19, 2015

Colleen Davis

God Bless

June 17, 2015

I still remember, I will never forget your angelic face!

June 16, 2015

jimmy

hey J wishing your dad a happy fathers day ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

May 18, 2015

Carole Ann Davis

R.I.P. James, may God bless your family.

May 7, 2015

Earline P

Always Always in my heart James.. You are a beautiful angel.

May 7, 2015

Corey Kruse

Thinking of my favorite angel and his family this spring. Many blessings to you and yours~

Posted by Corey Kruse

May 6, 2015

jimmy

james happy mothers day to your mom

Posted by jimmy

April 1, 2015

jimmy

happy easter j,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

March 27, 2015

Brenna

Wishing you a happy belated birthday James. Love to you and your family.

March 23, 2015

R

Still thinking about you little man. My 6yo son and I ate at subway today in memory of you.

March 23, 2015

Lynn

Happy Birthday James. May you celebrate with the Lord and all the other angels in heaven.

March 22, 2015

william Lasater

Happy d bay James we all miss u : )

March 22, 2015

Thinking about you today and all the other Angels that went with you. Hope heaven is everything you ever dreamed of. Im sure your family misses you so much, but they'll see you again!

March 22, 2015

HB James. I hope to meet you someday in Heaven. My best wishes to your family always. Love, Conrad

March 22, 2015

Happy Birthday James, the world will miss you. Much Love, Rita

March 22, 2015

Patricia Hernandez

Today you would have been 9 years. Happy birthday in heaven beautiful ange. R.i.P

March 22, 2015

Frances C. Uva

Happy Birthday in Heaven......Love to you, your family and friends. Sincerely, Frances C. Uva

March 21, 2015

Carole Ann Davis

R.I.P. James, and may God bless your family.

March 20, 2015

james mattioli happy birthday this sunday ,be thinking of you ,love jimmy

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February 11, 2015

jimmy

hey J happy valentines day ,love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

January 21, 2015

jimmy

hey J thinking of you love jimmy

Posted by jimmy

January 11, 2015

Arlene P

James will live in my heart forever. The world misses him and the children. We will see him again in heaven.

December 21, 2014

Michelle Marks

I love you, James. Peace and love to the Mattioli family. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

December 20, 2014

Marie Demaria

You are never forgotten and always in our hearts sweet little boy. I hope I will have the pleasure to meet you when our lord calls me home. Prayers to the Mattiolis.

December 20, 2014

Crystal Carey

Thinking of you and your family little James. Keep watching over everybody baby boy!

December 17, 2014

Samantha D

Always remembered fondly each and everyday. Love to family.

December 15, 2014

Marjorie Dunn

I can't believe it's going on 2 years that you were all taken from your families and community. Always in my heart..

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