Obituary: Mary Matera, 93 of Middletown

Mary Matera (nee D'Alvia), 93, died on Friday, January 4, after a brief illness at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 23, 1919 in Jersey City, NJ. She lived there with her husband, Henry, a practicing attorney who preceded her in death in 1992. In 1972 they moved to Middletown where she resided until her death.  She took great pleasure and delight in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Marianne Avigdor and MarieLizabeth Arcomano; two sons-in-law, Dr. Sevi Avigdor and Keith Arcomano; five grandchildren, Marc Avigdor, Juliette and Lesley Portnoy, Noelle Arcomano, and Nicholas Arcomano; and her three great-grandchildren, Rose Portnoy, Evan Portnoy, and Jesse Portnoy.

 Visitation will be held on Monday, January 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, January 7 following the visitation at 10:30 am at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.

 For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visitwww.pflegerfh.com.