Obituary of Serafina (nee Scichilone) Mattina

It is with sad hearts that the family of Serafina Mattina announce her passing which occurred on August 9^th, 2024.  Born on December 21^st, 1937, in Aragona, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna Maria (Graceffa) Scichilone.

Serafina loved to spend her early years cooking for the whole family and spending time with her loved ones.  She was famous for her green thumb and loved spending time in her garden.  One of her favourite things was to garden with her late husband Carmelo and make sauces from the many tomatoes and basil plants they had grown together.  Above all else, Serafina loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren.  From home visits to special outings, she loved getting to spend time with those who called her Nonna.  Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her and sharing her company would have always felt her love.

Serafina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and was cherished by her children and grandchildren.  She was devoted to her family and her church.  Serafina is survived by her son, Joe (Teena); daughters, Anna Maria (Kevin) and Josie (Greg) and son-in-law, Earl.  Her grandchildren, Florence (Peter), Peter (Chelsea), Julian, Zachary (Alisha), Carmelo (Natasha), Sera (Ryan), Emily and Sam. Great-grandchildren, Trinity, Lily, Julia and Anna. In addition to her parents, Serafina was predeceased by her late husband, Carmelo; daughter, Enza; sister, Giovanna and brother, Calogero.

Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424) has been entrusted with the arrangements.  At Serafina's request, there will be no visitation.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 13^th, 2024 at 10:00 AM from St. Mark’s Catholic Church (171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis).  Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The family of Serafina would like to thank everyone for the support they have received during this difficult time.  They would also like to give thanks to the staff of the Anticoagulation Clinic and 5C North at the Saint John Regional and the exceptional nursing staff and volunteers at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John.

For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bobby’s Hospice.