Giovanni G. "Gianni" Mattera

Giovanni G. "Gianni" Mattera

74, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Warwick, and Ischia, Italy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on November 22, 2017.  Giovanni was born in Ischia, Italy the son of Ernesto and Fortuna (D’Angelo) Mattera.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Salvatore Mattera.

Giovanni is survived by his wife, Cynthia:  three daughters, Melissa Mattera, Michelle (Dason) Starkey and Jennifer (Nick) Calzone; two grandchildren, Emma Calzone and Hayden Calzone; a sister, Maria “Mariolina” Scotti; two brothers, Giuseppe and Giulio Mattera; and loving nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Gianni was a self-employed barber, hair stylist for over 50 years and loved fishing. Memorials contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 820 Providence Street, West Warwick.