Elio R. Mattioli Age 93 Iron River, MIPassed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Iron River Care Center. Born: July 21, 1918 in Iron River, MI The son of the late Sabatino and Catherine (Santi) Mattioli was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended the Iron River Schools before entering the Army Air Force during WWII where he spent 33 months in the European Theater as a Crew Chief on B-25 medium bombers. Elio married the former Adeline Cwik on July 3, 1948 at the St. Edward's Church in Alpha, MI. The couple made their home in Iron River and celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this year. He was employed with M.A. Hanna Mining Company for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1980. Elio was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River and the American Legion Alfred Branchini Post #17. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Falio Mattioli and an infant sister. He is survived by his, wife, Adeline. Three sons, Larry (Donna) Mattioli of Little Chute, WI David (Lynn) Mattioli of Eagan, MN Steve (Jenny) Mattioli of Appleton, WI Two daughters, Mary Ann King of Petoskey, MI Cheryl Scott of Boyne City, MI Eight grandchildren Three great grandchildren Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Iron River, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase, Pastor, to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron RiverThe West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside in the spring. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.