Sonny Mattera, Patriarch of Village Prime Meats in East Quogue, Dies at 91 - 27 East
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Sonny Mattera, Patriarch of Village Prime Meats in East Quogue, Dies at 91

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Family was a big part of Sonny Mattera's life.

Family was a big part of Sonny Mattera's life.

Sonny Mattera at work in the early days at Village Prime Meats, which he opened in East Quogue in 1988.

Sonny Mattera at work in the early days at Village Prime Meats, which he opened in East Quogue in 1988.

Sonny Mattera with his grandchildren, from left, Anthony, Sofia and Victoria Mattera.

Sonny Mattera with his grandchildren, from left, Anthony, Sofia and Victoria Mattera.

Sonny Mattera on his wedding day with his wife, Claire.

Sonny Mattera on his wedding day with his wife, Claire.

Sonny Mattera

Sonny Mattera

authorCailin Riley on Jun 28, 2023
Village Prime Meats opened in East Quogue in 1988, but over the years it has been in business, it has been known by a much simpler name: Sonny’s. Anthony “Sonny”... more

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