Sandra Marie Mattia

February 8, 1949 - August 17, 2016

NORWAY- Sandra Mattia age 67 of Norway, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Manorcare in Kingsford, MI. She was born on February 8, 1949 in Norway, the daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Goodreau) Menard. Sandy married John Mattia on April 17, 1971 in St. Mary’s Church in Norway. She graduated from Norway High School in 1967. Sandy was a member of Oak Crest Golf Course, and the Rialto Women’s Bowling League. She was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, going to camp, camping and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy worked for Kimberly Clark, Michigan Bell and as a bartender at the Rialto for many years. She is survived by her husband of 45 years John; son John (Wendy) Mattia, Jr. of Vulcan; daughter Lisa (Korey Johnson) Mattia of Niagara; grandchildren Taylor Paul, Holly Mattia, Johnny Mattia and Marcus Johnson; sisters Sharon Schultz of Norway and Sally (Justin) Varda of Vulcan; brother-in-law Ernest (Armine) Mattia of Iron Mountain; sister-in-law Arlene Basso of Norway; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law JoAnn Dalluge. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 22 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Raymond Valerio officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.