Louis Bertrand "King Fish" Mattingly
December 21, 1926 ~ May 29, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 2, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM and Optimist Prayers at 7:10 PM.
Louis Bertrand “King Fish” Mattingly, 81, of Abell, MD died May 29, 2008 in Georgetown University Hospital. Born December 21, 1926 in Abell, MD he was the son of the late William Haverman and Madeline Bailey Mattingly. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene Elizabeth Mattingly on January 25, 2002 and whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church on December 28, 1947. He is survived by his children: Charles W. Mattingly and his wife Bonnie and Ronald L. Mattingly and his wife Catherine all of Abell, MD; sister Patsy Ragan of Leonardtown, MD; grandchildren: Charles W. Mattingly, Jr., Christopher Mattingly, Brandi Baker and Greg Mattingly and great grandchildren: Kylee Mattingly and Alexis Baker. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Francis Mattingly, William Haverman Mattingly, II and Stillman Mattingly. King Fish was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where he graduated from St. Mary’s Academy Class of 1944. He worked for the State of Maryland as a state highway foreman for 36 years. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 2, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood MD. Pallbearers will be: Robert Faunce, Don Owens, Greg Mattingly, Bernie Owens, Chris Mattingly and William H. Mattingly. Contributions may be made to 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or American Legion Post #221, P.O. Box 98, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“No matter how old we are, losing a parent is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. May the memory of King Fish’s Love surround you now and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your all. “
“I am so sorry to hear the sad news about “King Fish”. He will be very much missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to All. “
“Our deepest sympathy to the family. He is with his Irene now and I am sure he is at peace. The ache in your hearts is very painful now, may God help you through this sad time. Love and Prayers”
“My soon to be family: I just want to say, I’m so sorry for the loss of Pop! He was a great man and has a great family! I’m really going to miss him. He has done so much for me and Greg! He made me feel as if I was already a part of the family as soon as I met him. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone, I love you all!”
“Charlie and Ronnie I am so sorry for your loss, he was a good and well respected person and friend to all. May GOD bless the whole family, believe me he will be with you. “
“To the Mattingly family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. He will be at peace with Irene. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“We want the family of King Fish to know that we will miss him very much and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Mike and Millie “
“Ronnie, Cathy, Chris, ang Greg – May God bless all of you and help you through these hard times. King Fish was a wonderful and kind person. I know you will miss him dearly. Your memories will always keep him close to your heart. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help you through these rough times. I am sure he is smiling down and watching over you guys already. Jimmy and Betty Ryce”
“Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the entire family of Kingfish Mattingly. Thirty-plus years ago, my husband Billy Young (who passed away one year ago) introduced me to some friends of his in Abell, MD. I was immediately welcomed as “family” by Kingfish, Irene, June and Irving, and we have loved visits with them over the years. About 10 years ago, we brought my granddaughter, Maggie, to spend a week camping by the river. It soon became an annual event, and she considers your family a part of her extended family. We shall miss Kingfish, and want you to know we feel your pain. Maggie and I will see you on Tuesday. Our love to you all. Jean Young and Maggie Donohue (Orange, VA)”
“I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Ronnie, Cathy, Greg, Chris and the whole Mattingly Family, so sorry to hear of Mr. King Fish’s passing, he was a very kind man. I do not ever recall seeing anything but a smile on his face. The 7th District Community has lost a dear friend, he will truly be missed.”
“We just heard about Kingfish, and we wanted to send our sincere condolences to all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. “
“Sorry for your loss. “
“To all of you Roy and I am very sorry to hear about your loss. King was a great man and was loved by many. Please remember our thoughts and prayers are with you and please remember to call if you need anything. “
“”Ronnie and Family:” Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.”” Love & Prayers”
“Our deepest sympathy to the family. It’s never easy losing a parent/grandparent. They are the roots to the family tree. We hope it will bring you peace knowing he is with God and love ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffult time. Sorry to hear about the loss of King Fish.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family’s. Sorry for your loss.”
“We are so sorry to hear about Mr.Mattingly’s passing.He will be very missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“We are deeply sorry for your loss and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I only met Pop a few times but he was such a sweet man and will be missed. We love you, Charlie and Jessica!”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. “
“Just wanted to say we have you in our prayers. Your dad was a good man . KIng Fish was a man I always looked up to. He will be missed by all. Tony”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, for the loss of KingFish. He is now your guardian angel from above. God Bless.”
“RONNIE,KINKY AND FAMILY, OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WILL REALLY MISS SEENING “KING-FISH” AROUND. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. “
“Ronnie and Family please cherish all the memories and good times that you had with your Father.They will help you thru the days ahead. His work here is done; he has been called home.”
“To all of the Mattingly family, In sympathy and friendship we think of you today. Be thankful for all the years that you had your loved one in your life and all the enjoyment that he has extended to you and to many others. When you look back after this time of sorrow what we hope you will remember most are all those times you enjoyed with King Fish when you shared kindnesses, laughter and most importantly, love. You are in our prayers.”
“RONNIE,KINKY AND FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND IS SURELY IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR MOTHER AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS THIS TIME. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!”
“Our deepest sympathy to your family.”
“On behalf of the Kennett family, I wish to express our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of “King Fish”. He was a fine gentleman, and will be truly missed in the 7th. He is at peace now with the Lord and Irene. God Bless you all.”
“Charlie, Kinky and Ronnie: I am sorry to hear about Mr. Mattingly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. & Mrs. Mattingly where truly wonderful people. They will truly be missed. They are now together in heaven watching over you.”
“Losing someone so deeply involved in family and civic life is never easy especially when it is a parent or grandparent, “the fabric of your family”. Our prayers are with Charles and his family as well as Ronnie and his family during this time of loss and grief. “
“Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Louis brought many smiles and much laughter to all here. He will be missed greatly. Keeping you in our prayers.”
“Ronnie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your memories will keep him in your heart.”