Charles Oscar Mattingly
Charles Oscar Mattingly, age 1, of Boston, MA, died on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at Boston Children’s Hospital. Charlie passed peacefully in his parents’ arms, one week after his first birthday and nine months after his initial infantile brain cancer diagnosis. He was the treasured son of Elliot Mattingly and Amy Flaster, and younger brother to sister Isabel Mattingly. He was the adored grandson of grandparents Patrick Mattingly and Jill Force, Moti Flaster, and Wendy Litwin and Morris Presser. He is survived by many adoring uncles, aunts, cousins, great-grandparents, and close friends.
In his short life, Charlie captured the hearts of everyone he met with a radiant smile, wet kisses, and a wonderful belly laugh. He was an outgoing, active, gregarious, and affectionate baby. His beautiful blue eyes, sandy blonde hair, and stature were striking. Charlie loved nothing more than being a part of the action and treasured every moment with his sister and family. He relished daily walks around his neighborhood in the South End, time on the beach in Scituate, and great family cuddles. He brought joy to every room and maintained the sweetest disposition despite the challenges thrown his way. Every day with Charlie was a gift.
Charles’ funeral will take place this Sunday March 26th at 1 pm at Temple Israel in Boston ,477 Longwood Avenue, followed by burial at Or Emet Cemetery,776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA, with Shiva at 400 Stuart Street, 6th floor (Club Room) immediately following. Shiva visitation will also take place at 400 Stuart Street, 6th floor (Club Room), on Monday through Thursday of this week from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Flaster Mattingly Family Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support pediatric cancer research:
- Donate online: https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/FlasterMattinglyFamilyFund
- Donate by phone: (617) 632-6099 and ask the staff to direct the gift to the Flaster Mattingly Family Fund
- Donate by mail: P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284