Carlos Padilla

Carlos Mateo Padilla, 76, of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He worked for the NC Forestry Services for 25 years before retiring.



He was born in Puerto Rico on September 15, 1932 to Michael Mateo and Virginia Padilla.



Predeceased by his parents, Michael Mateo and Virginia Padilla and four brothers.



He is survived by; two sons, Carlos Mateo, Jr. of Elizabethtown and Richard Mateo of Maryland; two daughters, Patricia Mateo of Maryland and Teresa Conway of Delaware; four sisters, Maria Diaz of Georgia, Carmen Mateo of Conneticut, Dori and Dilia Mateo of Puerto Rico; 9 grandchildren; a special friend of thirty years, Jettie Campbell.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2:00pm at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Smith officiating.