Samuel E. Mattson, Sr.

Samuel E. Mattson, Sr., 71, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Bertha (Frame) and Charles S. Mattson.

A lifelong resident of Coatesville, Samuel worked at the former Lukens Steel in the EMS Maintenance Dept.  He was a life member of the West End Fire Co., the Lukens Veterans Guild and the Polish-American Citizens Club.

He was an avid car enthusiast.

Samuel is survived by his three children: Sam Mattson, Jr., husband of Kimberly, of Caln Twp., Sandy Mattson Walton of Peach Bottom, Pa., and Brenda Mattson of Coatesville; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and two brothers, William Mattson, husband of Janet, of West Brandywine and James Mattson, husband of Joy, of Caln Township.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Susan Mattson, and siblings Linda Kay Mattson, Charles Mattson and Betty Elliot.

The service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to SHiNE, c/o The Chester County Hospital Foundation, 701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com