City, Revere School Committee Mourn the Loss of School Committeeman Anthony “Tony” Mattera

Longtime teacher and community member celebrated for his dedication to Revere education

The City of Revere mourns the loss of School Committeeman and former educator Anthony “Tony” Mattera, who passed away on Saturday, June 22. Committeeman Mattera was a lifelong Revere resident, a 1973 graduate of Revere High School and captain of the Greater Boston League Champion baseball team. Committeeman Mattera was also a longtime and student-favorite teacher in the Revere Public School system, teaching at both the elementary and middle school levels.

“It is with deep sadness that we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Revere School Committeeman Anthony Mattera,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr. “Committeeman Mattera served our Revere Public Schools not only as a member of the School Committee, but also as a widely beloved educator for many years. We are beyond grateful for his service to our community, and offer our sincerest condolences to his family.”

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly added, “We are all very saddened by this sudden and unexpected loss. Although Tony was on the School Committee for only a short time, he taught in the Revere Public Schools for over 30 years. He taught everything from math and science at the elementary level, to industrial arts and history at the secondary level. Over the years he taught at Beachmont, Lincoln, McKinley, Susan B. Anthony, and Garfield Middle Schools. His influence on so many students and colleagues will certainly be long-lasting. We are all praying for the Mattera family and for Tony.”