Obituary: Michael Patrick Mattie, 44, Of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home): Michael Patrick Mattie, 44, of Hamden, passed away on May 2, 2024. Born in New Haven on December 11, 1979, he was the son of Joseph Mattie and Susan Mattie (McKenna).

Michael graduated from Hamden High School and continued his education receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Theater Arts from Syracuse University and a Master's Degree in Interior Design from The New York School of Interior Design.

Michael was a forever student, achieving certification in many other areas of study, including nutrition and hair dressing; always learning more, in true Sagittarius fashion.

As a child, Michael became well known and loved for what his family affectionately called his "piano teeth smile." Though it may have looked a bit less piano like over the years, his smile remained constant and contagious.

Even through the hardest of times for himself or others, that smile could always brighten a dark room. Bitten by the theatre bug in middle school, Michael worked as a professional actor, and held a variety of other theatre jobs, locally and in major theatrical cities, including New York and Chicago. Michael then turned his long-standing love of renovation into a career.

What started as renovations in his own apartment and that of his friends, turned into a career of interior design. Most recently, Michael designed and curated the interior of The Museum of Nostalgia in Astoria, infusing his never-ending joy and playfulness.

Most recently, Michael worked sharing his wisdom and expertise in astrology, Human Design and pranic healing to his spiritual community.

It is not lost on anyone who knew him; Michael was truly a special soul. That rang even truer in his final days, when Michael's many circles of friends and family came together, some meeting for the first time and others reconnecting after many years apart. He was surrounded by loved ones who, though devastated, rallied around him and supported each other; a true testament to his ability to bring people together in love and hope.

Michael is survived and will be greatly missed by his father Joseph Mattie, brother Joseph Mattie Jr., sister-in-law Kerry Mattie, and nieces Saoirse and Victoria Mattie. He is also survived by countless aunts, uncles, cousins and an amazing collection of friends, some dating back 40+ years; a true testament to a life well-loved and well-lived. He is predeceased by his mother Susan, his sister Tammy, his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and many fur babies.

Calling hours will be held at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. followed by a burial service at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. The family encourages attendees to honor Michael's spirit by dressing colorfully.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael's honor to The Trevor Project, an organization he volunteered at and held close to his heart for many years.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Sisk Brothers Funeral Home here.