Obituary of Raymond E. Matuszak, Sr.

Mr. Raymond E. Matuszak, Sr., of Medina, passed away on July 24, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Matuszak was born in Medina, September 20, 1925, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Majewski) Matuszak.  A graduate of Sacred Heart School, he joined the US Navy and served during World War II from 1943-46.  On May 7, 1956, he married the former Marilyn J. Hanna and was a lifelong resident of Medina.  Mr. Matuszak was employed by Harrison Radiator Division of GMC, as an oiler in the maintenance department, retiring in 1993.  He also owned and operated Ray Matuszak & Sons, roofing contractors, for many years.
Mr. Matuszak was a longtime active member of the Sacred Heart Club.  He was the General Manager of the Sacred Heart Softball Team for many years.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, a life member of Lincoln Post #1483, VFW, UAW Local #686, was a NYS Shuffle Board Champion and an avid Yankees fan.

Survivors include 5 children, Debbie Debiaw, Carol Polick, Rose (Dan) Allport, Raymond (Bonnie) Matuszak and Michael (Candy) Matuszak; 10 grandchildren, Dana (Jennifer) Debiaw,  David Debiaw, Krista and Mary Jo Polick, Eric and Christopher Clute, Wayne Manning, Cori Matuszak, Jessica (Joe) Demmer and Kelsey Matuszak; several great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dolores Potrubacz and Bernadine Tabelski; a brother, Francis Matuszak; several nieces, nephews, and friends.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Rose Marie Matuszak, Arlene Stevenson, Joseph Matuszak, Jr. and Leonard Matuszak.

The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church where friends will be received from 10-11.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by members of Lincoln Post #1483, VFW and Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion.

Memorials may be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY  14411.