Obituary of Louis C. Mattiuzzo

Louis Carl Mattiuzzo passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital.  Born in Lockport on June 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Antonio and Camille (Colletti) Mattiuzzo.  Louis retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport as a Department Lead in 1996, and worked into his eighties at Custom Laser in Lockport.

Raised in Lowertown, Louis was one of Lockport’s premier athletes, and played several years of minor league baseball in New England. He played a number of musical instruments by ear, was part of an acclaimed gospel quartet in college, and led church choirs for many years. After 9/11, he led a community wide “America” themed choir event at the Palace Theater, and was in demand as a soloist as well. Louis excelled at all sports and was a respected youth baseball coach. A devoted Christian, he “walked the walk,” and served as a church leader known for his friendliness, generosity, and kindness. His life was a daily example of what “Family First” looks like, and he was adored by his grandchildren, whose life events he attended faithfully. “Papa” was one of their first words, and he delighted in them.

Louis is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy (Covell) Mattiuzzo; father of Thomas (Rhonda) Mattiuzzo of Flint, MI, Judy (Dave) DeLuca, David (Laurita) Mattiuzzo, Jeff (Linda) Mattiuzzo and Molly (Mark) Colton, all of Lockport; grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 22.  He was the brother of Carol (Gary) Brockman, Antoinette (late Doyle) Fannin and the late Marion Mattiuzzo and Justin D’Agostino.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Monday 11 AM-1 PM at Creekside Assembly of God Church, 2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228, where services will immediately follow at 1 PM.  Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations may be made to “The Storehouse,” a food distribution ministry of Riverside Tabernacle in Flint, MI. Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.