Venice, FL: At age 92, Alva passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Liana of Venice in Venice, FL. He was born in Terryville, CT to the late Henry and Dora Mathes. Alva is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marie Mathes; his brothers, Norman Mathes, Richard Mathes, along with his sisters, Althea Russell and Lillian Mathes. Survived by his children, Debbie (Terry) Rogers, Robert Mathes; his grandchildren, Alyssa Fritz, Tom (Molly) Fritz, Megan (Ryan) Abdon, Tim Fritz (Rachel Reid); and his great grandchildren, Benjamin Fritz, Evelyn Fritz, Kilynn Abdon, and Hudson Abdon, along with several nieces and nephews.
Alva proudly served his country during the Korean War era in the United States Air Force. He took advantage of the GI Bill to get his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Connecticut and went on to work for Eastman Kodak Company as an Engineer. He worked at Kodak for 25 years retiring at age 55.
Friends and family are invited to call from 10-11AM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Matthews Catholic Church 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia, NY, where Alva’s Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM. Interment will take place at St. Michaels Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia, immediately following Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Marie has been waiting for you and now the two of you can be together in heaven. You both are missed and loved by family and friends. I have so many memories of time we spent together at picnics at 20 Hoye Street. Be at peace now that you are together. God Bless.
I worked with Al for a number of years at Nothnagle Realtors in Lakeville. He was a wonderful friend and a true gentleman. My husband and I had some great times with Al and Marie at their house on the lake. My condolences to his family.