Donald Russell "Duck" Mattingly
May 4, 1944 ~ December 6, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Donald “Duck” Russell Mattingly, 69, of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 6, 2013 in Washington, DC. Born on May 4, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD he was the loving son of the late Joseph Olin and Mary Catherine Russell Mattingly. Donald was the loving husband of Phyllis Mattingly whom he married on June 8, 1963 in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Duck is survived by his daughter Tammy Johnson of Hollywood, MD and 2 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his children; Tina Marie Mattingly and David Anthony Mattingly and siblings; Joseph Herman Mattingly, William Olin Mattingly and Paul Anthony Mattingly. Donald graduated from Margaret Brent and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD.
Donald was in the United States Army from September 8, 1966 to September 6, 1968 during his tour he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, 2 Vietnam Campaign Medal’s , 3 Good Conduct Medal’s, 2 O/S Bars, and 4 National Defense Service Medal’s. Duck enjoyed playing softball, hardball, pool playing poker with his friend, and spending time with his grandchildren.
The family will receive friend on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Mike Stone, Bill Mattingly, and Glenn Mattingly. Honorary Pallbearers; Duffy Owens, Richard Lacey, Pat McWilliams, Tucker Lacey, Robert Steele Pogue, Jamie Farrell, and Frankie Hodges.
Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Phyllis and Family – we are so very sorry to hear of Duck’s passing. He was always such a dear friend. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Duck. “
“Phyllis and family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. “
“Duck will be greatly missed at Quade’s Store and in my memories of his baseball-playing days. I told George he was coming up and to make room for him on the “Angels” team. All my sympathy to the family.”
“His spirit and soul are already with the Father in a wonderful Heavenly place, far more beautiful then anything this world has to offer. We will walk those streets of gold together my friend and favorite cousin. Love YA!”
“I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Duck, I will not forget you but keep you in loving memory along with our loved ones who passed also. I’m sure he is looking down with his brothers “Hermie” & ” Goose ” and watching over us all. I love you all and many prayers to you. Love, Jennifer or aka Pea”
“We were sorry to hear of Duck’s passing. He and all the family are in our prayers, especially Tammy and Phyllis. “
“PHYLLIS AND ALL THE FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DUCK. HE WAS SO LIKEABLE AND ALWAYS REMINDED ME OF HIS BROTHER (HERMIE) AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND MANY WHO KNEW HIM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE DUCK.”
“Sincere sympathy to Phyllis and family. Duck will be greatly missed by all his card playing buddies. We enjoyed his friendship very much!!”
“Phyllis & Family, Sorry to hear about Duck’s passing. Just remember that earth leaves a broken heart but wonderful memories will last a life time. Rest In Peace My Friend.”
“Dear Phyllis, I was so sorry to hear that Duck had passed away. My thoughts are with you, and please let me know if I can be of any help during this difficult time. Fondly, Ann”
“PHYLLIS, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DUCK. HELEN AND I REMBEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES LIVING NEXT TO HIS DAD AND THE OLD STORE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.”
“My favorite cousin, a loving, caring, sensitive person who will be missed.”
“Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear about Ducks unexpected passing. You chatted about him every time you visited with us and we realize how much you loved him and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“Phyllis and Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. At some point the pain you feel now will be replaced by wonderful memories, loving memories, funny memories as he was a multi-faceted person and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. My heart aches for both of you. “
“Phyllis and Family – thinking of you during this difficult time.”
“Phyllis and family – Sorry to hear that Duck passed away. He will be miss by everyone who knew him and his kind manner.”
“my thoughts and prayers are with yall, duck was a good man”
“I have fond childhood memories of Duck. I remember fondly being woken up at 2am by Duck knocking on my window when fish would come into Uncle Olin’s place. I had many happy times at Aunt Catherine’s.”
“Phyllis and Family – It’s hard to believe here was at our home eating oysters & playing cards Tuesday..he is at peace and in very good company. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.”
“Phyllis, Tammy & Family, So sorry for your loss. Went to school with him and saw him very frequently after that at ball games. Reconnected with him lately at Quade’s Store with his card playing buddies and he always had time to talk with us. We will be keeping Duck and his family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Phyllis & family – Another “good ole 7th District boy” has joined his brothers & friends in heaven. May you find comfort knowing he is now at peace. God bless”
“Phyllis & Tammy, We are so sorry to hear about Duck. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you in this difficult time.”
“Phyllis and family, We were so sorry to hear of Duck’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Phyllis and family: So sorry for you loss. He pain free now and at peace. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“Duck will be greatly missed by his buddies for not only playing cards but also for being a friend of mine for at least 50 years. My thoughs and prayers are with his family”
“Phyllis, Tammy and Family: So sorry to hear the sad news about Duck. Just remember that death leaves a broken heart but all of the wonderful memories will last a life time. I will keep you ALL in y thoughts and prayers. May “Duck” rest in Peace.”
“Phyllis& Tammy and all the family so sorry to hear of your loss of Duck really enjoyed talking with him at work and around home, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.”
“Phyllis, Tammy and Family. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our heart goes out to you Phyllis and Tammy. We are praying for comfort and peace.”
“Phyllis, Tammy and Family, We were greatly saddened to hear of Duck’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Phyllis & Family, We are saddened by the loss of Duck. I’m sure “GOD” has him in tow, and the first order of business is a game of pool with Herman, Billy and Goose. If I can help you in any way,call me. George Taylor”
“Phyllis we are so sorry of Ducks passing . Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.”
“One of our most FAVORITE customers. You always came in with a smile on your face. We will truly miss you at St. John’s Pharmacy. May you Rest in Peace.”
“To Phyllis & family So sorry for your loss May the peace of God be with you in this sorrowful time .God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand”
“Phyllis and family I am deeply sorry to hear of Ducks’s passing, my thoughts and prayers to you all.”