Phyllis Edith (Tengberg) Mattucci passed away after a long illness in Danvers, MA on October 14, 2014. She was 83 years of age. Phyllis was born in Melrose on February 23, 1931 to the late Harold J. & Lily (Nilsson) Tengberg, was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose Schools. Mrs. Mattucci has been a lifelong resident of Melrose. She worked in the housekeeping department at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for several years, prior to that she worked at Schrafts Candy in Charlestown and for a jewelry making company in Malden. Phyllis was an excellent cook, enjoyed painting and enjoyed collecting sea shells and nautical items. Mrs. Mattucci was the devoted mother of Lisa A. Mattucci of Melrose, Anthony Mattucci & his wife Alma of ME, Mark Mattucci & his wife Susan of Billerica and the late John Mattucci, Christine Sanchez and Donna Lau. Loving grandmother of Dianne, Mellissa, Eryk, Meredith, Jennifer, Paula, Paul & Christopher. Caring sister of Hal Tengberg & his wife Mary of NV, Paul Grover & his wife Ann of Melrose June Constantino Noel of Melrose and the late James Grover & his wife Joan (Manganaro) Grover of Wakefield. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday, October 20th from 10:00AM-12:00PM, followed by a funeral service at Noon. Interment will follow at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Melrose Veteran's Fund, c/o Ryan McLean, 562 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176.