Monica Mattock Obituary

Monica Mattock, age 69, of Fort Meade, Florida passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on Tues., Jan. 23 at the Life Care Hospice Center in Winter Haven. Born May 4, 1937 in Ubly, Michigan, to Elmer Zinger and Joanna Priemer and stepfather John OBorski. A graduate of Dominican Catholic High School, Detroit, Mi, Monica came to Fort Meade in 1996 and was a resident at Oakview Lakes, where she served as Social Activity Chair Person for four years. Monica was married to Richard Mattock on April 21, 1956 at Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico. Her employment included work as a School Librarian's Assistant, Nurses's Aide for quality Care, and a Hospice Volunteer. As an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Ft. Meade, she served as Sacristan, Lector and Extraordinary Minister. She can now continue her work in heaven caring for and serving others. She was preceded in death by her father, step father, son, Jeffrey B. Mattock and a grand daughter, Aubrey Jean Mattock. Surviving are her Husband, Richard Mattock, Ft. Meade; Mother, Joanna Oborski, Ft. Meade; Son, John Mattock, Albuquerque, NM; Daughters, Pamella Cullen, Colorado Springs, CO and Carrie Bush, Peyton, CO; Brothers, Elmer J. Zinger, Sandpoint, ID and Robert Zinger of Crawford, CO; Sister, Mary Lou Vandenber, Brighton, MI; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Ft. Meade with Rev. Peter Mitchell presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823, in her memory, would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements by Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL.