BORN

1916

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Goble Funeral Home

22 Main Street

Sparta, New Jersey

Joseph Matuska Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2012.

Joseph Albert Matuska Sr., 96, of Byram Township, NJ passed away surrounded by his devoted family on November 8, 2012. Joseph was born in Linden, NJ and lived in the Tremley Point section there for 46 years until moving to Byram in 1962. He was a US Veteran of WWll where he earned a Purple Heart. He worked as a shipping manager for Dupont in Linden for 46 years before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Lake Mohawk Country Club, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion in Stanhope, NJ. He was an avid golfer, dancer, bowler, and loved being with his family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Anne and his loving son Joseph Albert Matuska Jr. He is survived by his daughters: Joanne Dawson, Candy DeVenezia, and Emilie Amoroso and her husband Edward. Joseph is also survived by his sisters: Helen Zullo and Susan Gerlak, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grand-children. Friends may call Monday, November 12, 2012 from 2-4, 7-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral mass will be held 10:30am Tuesday at Saint Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Rd., Sparta. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: Wounded Warriors to: Woundedwarriorproject.org.
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November 7, 2013

A year has gone by and I still think about you every day, espically when something goes wrong in the house :-) You will always be in my heart forever. Love u ..#2

November 6, 2013

Jason Matuska

Going on a year since you've been gone. Miss you a lot Uncle Joe and I hope you and Gladys are having fun in a better place. Love you.

December 3, 2012

Lee Matuska-Amoroso

I just want to thank everyone that is writing on this page. Reading your kind thoughts has helped me to get through a tough time!

December 2, 2012

Jason Matuska

Will miss you a lot Uncle Joe. Always enjoyed being around you and sharing a few laughs. You touched a lot of people most of all myself. Here's to you...

November 18, 2012

Donna (Dibble) Prendergast

Emilie-
Sad to hear of the passing of your dad. It has been many years since we were childhood friends yet the photos bring back so many memories. God Bless you and your family.

November 17, 2012

Frank Olivo

I enjoyed Joe coming coming across the street and visiting with his many words of wisdom. Being only 19 at the time he made a lasting impression . Forever thankful

November 13, 2012

Chrissy Matuska

POP POP filled the shoes of 4 grandparents just himself...we had so much fun pop pop time as kids. I love you poppy, a big hug and kiss to you and will you do me a favor and give a kiss to my mom-mom and dad? LOVE YOU, your first grandaughterm, Chrissy Matuska

November 12, 2012

Donna Tillyer

Candy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is never easy. May all your wonderful memories of your times together keep you close and give you peace.

November 11, 2012

Catherine Amoroso

It was a pleasure to have you as a part of our family. You will be greatly missed. Serafino and Catherine Amoroso

November 11, 2012

DAD-there are no words that can express the joy you have brought into my life and into the lives of my family. You are, and forever will be my HERO and my BEST FRIEND! I will miss you beyond infinity but we will never really be apart in spirit, or in our hearts. I hope you are dancing up a storm, raking leaves, and messing with the garden and dirt like you loved to do. We had the most amazing lawn at 15 Lee Hill Rd house and I will remember how you cleaned up our side yard here at the new house. All my love forever and I will always remain, "Daddy's little girl."xoxo Lee

November 10, 2012

Candy

My co-pilot, my teacher through life, my mentor but most of all my "DAD". You will always be in my heart, Love # 2.

November 10, 2012

Lee - for you:
You were my hero, Dad
You were my secure foundation.
Whenever I think of you, I'm filled with love and fond appreciation.
You made me feel protected;
I was sheltered by your care.
You were always my true friend;
and Dad,
When I needed you, you were always there.
You have a place of honor
Deep within my(purple)heart.
You've been my superhero, Dad,
Right from the very start.

thinking of you Caryn

November 10, 2012

Sandra Matuska

Pop was a man who would share and joke,
But for him everyone was a bleedin' bloke,
His family made him so happy and proud,
Everyone he met he would tell them aloud,
You have left so many happy thoughts in my heart,
I am still finding it hard to believe we are now apart,
If I were given one wish what would it be,
It would be for you to be here for one more day with your family,
I am heart broken that you are no longer here,
When I think of you, I will always shed a tear,
People tell me in time the pain will stop,
But I will always miss the times I had with my dearest Pop,
And now it is time for us to say goodbye,
He will be looking down on us, wishing us not to cry,
But this I will say to pop as a guarantee,
In our heart's a memory, and there you'll always be.


You will be missed dearly,
Love Sandra, Joe, Daniel and David

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