Frederick G. Mattson was born on November 3, 1934 to Frederick Mattson and Eleanor Mattson (Crawshaw) in Cranston, Rhode Island. He died on May 27, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Florida at Suncoast Hospice at the South Pinellas Care Center surrounded by a loving family. He is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine Mattson (Tobone) and son Peter Scott Mattson of St. Petersburg, Florida. Additionally he is survived by his sister Elizabeth Haworth of West Palm Beach, Florida and grandson Scott Mattson of Gulfport, Florida.
Frederick served his country in the United States Army from March 22, 1957 to March 20, 1959 as a Military Policeman and was honorably discharge as a Specialist Fourth Class. At the time of his discharge he was approved to wear his two Good Conduct Awards as well as his designation as a sharpshooter and marksman.
A memorial service to honor the life of Frederick Mattson is scheduled for June 15, 2016 at 10:00 at Bay Pines National Cemetery with the Army providing military honors.
The Mattson family would like to thank Suncoast Hospice for the outstanding and compassionate care shown to Mr. Mattson during his last few days. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Suncoast Hospice.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Heart felt sympathy goes out to my friend’s family. Kip was a good friend for years and will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Holy Father.
was a great person and will miss my uncle,rest in peace
I am so sorry about Kip’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I would have lunch with Kip about every two weeks for the last three years which was a lot of fun for us! I visited him at the fountains and then at hospice and was able to say goodbye to him! I did go to the cemetery on June 6 according to the paper posted at the village but when I got there the cemetery workers told me it was canceled. I feel very bad that I cannot attend this week as I am going out of town! I am sure he is looking down at the village and knows how much he was loved here!
My condolences; It was a true pleasure getting to know Kip. He was a very kind man and always had a good joke or story to tell. I remember he’d always invite me to join him at Billy’s.
Warm regards,
Aires