Gerald J. " Jerry" Mattoon

Gerald J. “Jerry” Mattoon, 90, of Lyndonville, NY, entered into rest on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Born on November 28, 1931 in Avoca, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth O. and Mary (Kleckler) Mattoon.

Gerald grew up in Avoca, NY and on December 2, 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War with the rank of Corporal. He returned home in 1953 and married the love of his life Rosemary “Peg” Boyce and together made their home in Medina and raising three kids. Gerald retired from Harrison Radiator in 1988. He was an avid handyman willing to do any project or manual labor for family and friends.

Gerald is survived by his two children, Michael Mattoon of Oakfield, NY, Caren (Mike) Eckerd of Lyndonville, NY, seven grandchildren, Debi (Max Metcalf) Mattoon of Oakfield, NY, Damien (Erin) Lawrence of Buffalo, NY, Emily James of Lyndonville, NY, Morgan (Chris) James of Middleport, NY, Haley (Leo) Eckerd of Lyndonville, NY, Kelsey Mattoon of Oswego, NY, Michael (Amanda) Eckerd III of Albion, NY, 12 great-grandchildren, Ayden, Cameron, Zoey, Brody, Carter, Chase, Serenity, Devin, Nathan, Ava, Braylyn, and Charlotte. Also survived is a sister, Norma Cooper of Avoca, NY and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and his wife, Gerald is predeceased by four brothers, Donald, Erwin, Harold, and Larry Mattoon and a daughter, Denise Lawrence

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 11AM-1PM at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Daniel A. Thurber officiating. Burial will be in the Millville Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials may be made in Jerry’s name to Supportive Care of Orleans, 14080 Rt 31, Albion, NY 14411.

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