Nancy (Covell) Mattiuzzo, 88, passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the presence of her loving family. The family will receive condolences at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street in Lockport, on Wednesday, July 30th from 4 – 7 pm, and the Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Thursday, July 31st at 10:30 am, with Committal at Cold Springs Cemetery following.                                                                       

Nancy was born to Kenneth & Ruth (Foster) Covell on August 9, 1936 in Lockport. A 1954 graduate of Lockport Senior High School, she married Louis Mattiuzzo on May 7, 1955. They celebrated sixty five years of marriage in 2020, before Louis’ passing early in 2021.

In 1967, she was hired as one of the first tour guides for the new Lockport Union Sun & Journal complex. She later moved to the photo department, where she worked for many years, before transferring to the business office, where she made many friends and was respected by all. In her retirement years, she worked part time at Bender’s Christian Supply Store in Williamsville.

Nancy served in many capacities at the Lockport Assembly of God church for decades. Whether leading the Sunday School, Women’s and Girl’s Ministries, or in the Nursery, ministries saw some of their finest days under her leadership. She also served multiple terms as the President of the PTA at both DeWitt Clinton and Roy B. Kelly Elementary Schools. She was a natural leader, organized and thorough. She was a member of Creekside Assembly of God in Buffalo at the time of her passing. She made a beautiful life with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a true Proverbs 31 woman and leaves a legacy of love and dedication for all who knew her.

Nancy is survived by her children: Rev. Thomas (Rhonda) Mattiuzzo of Flint, MI, Judy (David) DeLuca and David (Laurie) Mattiuzzo of Lockport, Jeffrey (Linda) Mattiuzzo of Brooksville, FL, Molly (Rev. Mark) Colton of Lockport; nineteen grandchildren, thirty seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers; Charles (June) Covell of Newfane, Jack (Carol) Covell of Lockport, and Dennis (Kathy) Covell of Newfane, and sister-in-law, Carol (Gary) Brockman Sr. of Lockport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Mattiuzzo, her parents, Kenneth & Ruth Covell, and brother Robert Covell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated to The Storehouse food ministry of Every Nation Assembly of God Church in Flint, MI.