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Matthias Kargl Obituary

Matthias J. (Matty) Kargl, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Matty was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and lover of all animals. He was an active member of AA who was always willing to carry the message of recovery to others. Surviving are his daughter, Karma Kargl; mother, Dorothy Sundberg; sister, Mary Door, all of New York. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. May 19, 2007, at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Frank Santoroski. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 18 to May 19, 2007.

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Philip Morrison

June 15, 2007

Matty,
My life is richer because of the time you shared with me. I miss you already. I always admired your straightforwardness and honesty. Have a great ride to the big meeting. I love you.
Philip Morrison

Barbara Kaplan

June 2, 2007

Matty was a very special soul - we met at Living Now on St. Mark's Place in the early 1980s. I still think of him often, even though I haven't seen him in many years. He truly carried the message and lived it.

Pat Morrison

May 25, 2007

You will be missed I know you are enjoying the big meeting. Words can not express what I am feeling. Thanks for Sharing

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May 21, 2007

Matty, you will be missed.
I recall the days I used to hang out with him at the tattoo/bike shop . He influenced me greatly.

Lee Ustinich

May 20, 2007

May the illustrated man find peace and joy at last. May the love of his life, Esther, find peace in her spirit from knowing he's in God's version of Harley Heaven. Bye Matty...Lee U

Michael Dondeville

May 20, 2007

Matty was a most unlikely friend for me to make in 1991. Matty taught me that we all have more in common than we realize. Every time I came to visit Rke, I would always pop by and see him on my way out of town. The last time I saw him we were traveling opposite directions on Grandin rd. We saw each other and both turned around at the same time. I jumped out of the car, he off his bike and he about knocked me over he hugged me so hard. Matty will always be a person of love and friendship to me. I will miss him greatly.

Jeff Lira

May 19, 2007

Dear Matty,

Thanks for being you -hey, maybe now you're finally that archangle! I'm still working on levitating.

See ya on the other side, Matty.

Dexter Bradbury

May 19, 2007

I was glad to call Matty my friend. He was one person who would always give you an honest answer. It was my pleasure to know him, he will be missed.

Scott Laughon

May 19, 2007

May the family know that he helped more people in time of need than you could imagine. He was a true warrior.

John Eddy

May 19, 2007

Matty the impression you made on my life and your words of wisdom will be with me for ever.You will truly be missed.

Mike and Terri Rhea

May 18, 2007

We will miss Matty always. He was always there to listen or give a hug or just be there to tell ya its all good. Mikey and Terri lynn our deepest sympathy to the family Matty was one of a kind.

Bob & Tammy Buchanan

May 18, 2007

To the family of Mattie, we are so sorry for your lose.Mattie was just one of those special people that we where honored to have in our life. He always told it like it was. He was so good at making us laugh.We rest assured that Mattie is with our Lord.There will never be an artist(in all area of his life)like him.Ride free dear friend.

Chris Cobb

May 18, 2007

Matty. My Brother. My mentor. My Friend.

You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Ride free brother.

Robin B

May 18, 2007

Will miss Mattie. Loved his shoot from the hip comments at meetings and his willingness to listen.
Robin B

DON J MORRIS

May 18, 2007

MATTY

HAVE A GOOD TRIP YOUR FRIEND.
CAN'T ATTEND SERVICES AS I AM
IN FLORIDA
DON J MORRIS

Ollie Moore

May 18, 2007

My heart and prayers go out to the family I have known Matty since 1992 when I came to AA he was always willing to help me and anyone. I will miss him dearly just a couple of months ago I was struggleing with something. And felling down and Matty said to me we are all humans do not let this get you down just remember you do not have to drink. He was always willing to help anyone. I will truely miss my friend.

Trish Crawford

May 18, 2007

Matty was a dear friend and made a huge contributions to my recovery! Matty had a presence that will be sadly missed! We love you Matty!

Sean Kelley

May 18, 2007

To my friend Maddie,
You were my friend. When life made no sense, you understood. When life threw a curveball you showed me that it was really an opportunity at something better. Of all the aquaintences in AA, you were an instant friend and I Loved you deeply. While I am sad I had not seen you for a while I also celebrate having known you.
I will always remember our talks about motorcycles, cars, recovery, fishing on Claytor Lake, and waterskiing (Maddie learned to waterski on the first pull!). I will always cherish those times.
You were a friend who will always have a special place in my heart.

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