Altamont - James M. Mattice, Sr., 60, died suddenly on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with his beloved family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Albany, son of Arlene and the late Floyd Mattice. James is survived by his wife of 42 years Mary A. Mattice, a son James Mattice Jr., a daughter Laura (Brandon "Skippy" Grant) Mattice; four grandchildren Jessica, Joey, Amber and Mariah; two great grandchildren Aiden and Joses; a sister Donna Lord as well as many brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Floyd "Skip" Mattice Jr. Funeral service will be held at 1PM on Monday October 17, 2011 at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, followed by an interment in the Thompson's Lake Cemetery, East Berne. Friends may call Monday prior to the service from 10 AM to 1 PM