John P. Mattie – Fayette City, formerly of Brownsville

John P. Mattie, age 83, of Fayette City, Newell Borough, formerly of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. He was born on Oct. 31, 1939, in Allison, Pa., son of the late Teto and Ida Franks Mattie. Due to an injury received in the line of duty, John retired as a sergeant after 18 years with the Brownsville Police Department, where he received The Distinguished Service Award. During his retirement, he enjoyed cooking and taking care of his wife, Connie, and his German shepherds. John was a people person; he loved being out and talking with friends and strangers. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Meyers; his grandson, Joshua Meyers; brothers, Teto, Albert and Nello; sisters, Liz, Helen Annie, Maggie and Lucy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Connie J. Musar Mattie; fur baby, Bella; sons, John, Tony and Tim; daughters, Mary and Christy; grandchildren, Nick, Nathan, Nevin, Brandon, Tyler, Courtnie, Sarah, Drew, Steven and Randy; as well as several great-grandchildren; sister, Ida Popeish; dear friends, “his girlfriends,” Barb and Linda; and special friends, Colleen, Becky and Matt. Friends will be received at SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA 15417, from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. A blessing service will be held during the visitation at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Father Efren Ambre officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to any K-9 training organization. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.