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for JAMES MATTEO
Bill (alias Ron) and Teri Foley
September 20, 2011
On the realization that it has been almost six months since we said goodbye to this humble man who touched so many, I had to take time to remember how his beautiful family must think of him daily. Queen of Peace needs many candles to fill our church with the light we lost in Msgr. Jimmy. With all the lives he touched here remind us to keep his joyful, kind and often-times teasing spirit alive in our parish where many of us miss him dearly. Our prayers to Msgr. Matteo's family.
June 22, 2011
What a shock when I received the Standard and saw Fr Matteo's obituary!
I knew Jimmy Matteo from St. Barnabas parish and remember when he was ordained. What a wonderful priest - so gentle, kind, compassionate. a great sense of humor! He will be sorely missed by all in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Eternal rest grant unto him
Anne Morehead
Orlando, Florida
Y.A.
April 18, 2011
Along with the many fond memories of your loved one ,may you take comfort in knowing that others care. And may the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure.
Susan Brown
April 12, 2011
As a parishioner for of Queen of Peace, I was greatly touched by Father Matteo's loving service. He was a blessed gift to us. I have many happy memories of Father, but one of my best is when he called me late one Monday night to tell me I had won $55,000 in the Queen of Peace lottery! Rest in Peace and enjoy your well desrved riches in Heaven, dear Father Matteo.
Lou and Sandy Rota
April 11, 2011
To the Matteo family,
Msgr. was a blessing from God. Although he is gone, the memories remain and our love for him will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Hopkins
April 11, 2011
Our prayers for the family of Msgr. I frst met him when I was very young visiting my grandmother on Croskey St. When I was in college, I met him when he was a deacon on the train, I was going to DE and he to Chester and we visited. He was the most friendly and cheerful person I had ever met. I always thought he had the biggest and brightest smile and he made the most of his time here. God bless him for the good memories he left all who met him.
nancy gravante
April 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Matteo family. We are from Immaculate Conception in Levittown
Jim DeGrassa
April 9, 2011
A true hero among all the priests... the world was a better and brighter place because of God's gift - Jimmy Matteo! I'll never forget him.
Sarah Plunkett
April 7, 2011
Rest in Peace Msgr. Matteo. A Great Priest and a sad loss for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Fr. Mike S.
April 6, 2011
God Bless all the family of Dear Msgr. Jim Matteo. We are all better for having known him. His kindness, infectious humor, and simple faith have made a lasting impression on us all. I was truly blessed to spend my first years as a priest, with such a wonderful, entertaining and patient mentor. Grateful to God for the gift of James Matteo. God is happy to have his buddy home!
Joanne Grochowski Fortino
April 6, 2011
To the Matteo Family,
I was a teenager when Msgr. Matteo came to Our Lady of Consolation as Assistant Pastor, and we were so happy to have a young priest! He rejuvenated the parish with his love and fellowship. He restarted the CYO, which provided safe and fun activities for us at the time. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
April 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Matteo family. I was hoping MSGR. Jimmy would serve my funeral mass, God had other plans. Bill and Jean Foley.
Greta Jazdzewski
April 5, 2011
What a kind & gentle man. Monsignor Matteo -- you WILL truly be missed. Some people come into our lives and quietly go, others stay for a long while & we are never, ever quite the same. God Bless You!
Italo A. & Mary Lou Vassalluzzo
April 5, 2011
To the Matteo family,
He graced our presence as assistant to Monsignor Lynaugh and then returned to us as Oueen of Peace pastor. We will always remember him as a true spiritual guide who's love for people kept him in deep respect. RIP. God Bless you.
Tally & Marylou
Bill Powell
April 5, 2011
To the Matteo Family,
The Powells are very sorry for your loss. Msgr. Matteo was very special to us and we have wonderful memories of the time we knew him at Queen of Peace. We will miss him and you are in our prayers.
Joanne Shiels
April 5, 2011
Msgr Matteo, what a privilege to have known you. Your suffering has ended, and you are now among the Angels and Saints. Thank you for being a wonderful pastor and man. Queen of Peace is all the better for having had you as our pastor.
TO Msgr's Family, we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Kane Frank
April 5, 2011
To all of the Matteos and extended family,
The Kanes are feeling your loss very deeply. What a special man and a big part of our family and our memories. Our summers won't be the same. We are so glad to have been able to share so many special times with your brother and all of you. I will especially miss celebrating Mass together.
You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Andrea (Kane)Frank
April 4, 2011
What a great man and priest . He will truely be missed. The Peachey family extend our deepest sympathy to the Matteo family.
Rob and Christine Peachey
St Joan of Arc Philadelphia PA
Wayne and Chris Johnstone
April 4, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We were lucky to have met your brother.
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Johnstone
Jessica Cunningham
April 4, 2011
Such a wonderful, wonderful man. He truly epitomized what it meant to be a faithful servant of God. I will forever be grateful he was able be the presider at my wedding. You will be missed, Monsignor.
Richard Perugini
April 4, 2011
To The Matteo Family
Sorry to hear of your loss..I knew Msgr. Matteo when he was assistant Pastor at Our Lady of Consolation Parrish in Philadelphia. He baptized my son and always called him "Little Jimmy". He will be in my Prayer's.
Karl Fetscher
April 4, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Our family knew Mgsr Matteo for over 20 years. He was a good pastor. We will miss him.
April 4, 2011
Welcome home good and faithful servent. You touched so very many people, bringing them to the Lord. Your work is finished on earth. Now, come and rest with me.
Sally (McHugh) North
Center Valley, Pa.
The Krol Family
April 4, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was a very special man.
Teresa Benincasa Rynkewitz
April 4, 2011
To the Matteo Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Monsigor Matteo. He joined our parish, Our Lady of Consolation in the Tacony section of Philadelphia as our assistant Pastor. His personality, sense of humor and great smile were infectious and everyone who met him loved him. He will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Terri Sproul
April 3, 2011
To the Matteo Family,
As one of Kristen Keller Kelly's best friends from growing up, I was able to get to know Uncle Jimmy over the years. What an amazing and incredible man, brother, uncle, and monsignor. Uncle Jimmy always brought smiles to everyone's face! I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Terri Sproul
Janine Kane
April 3, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Msgr. Matteo's passing. He has touched my life and the life of my family and we were fortunate to have him in our lives.
We will miss your smiling face and summers in Sea Isle will never be the same.
May you rest in peace and find comfort from being reunited with all of your loved ones who have gone before you.
You will be greatly missed!
April 3, 2011
Uncle Jimmy you will always be the pride and joy of the Matteo Family. Your lifetime of serving God through others is truely admired. Love your niece, Monica Matteo-Vona
Jaclyn DiGiuseppe
April 3, 2011
You will be forever missed Uncle Jimmy! I can't thank you enough for all the prayers you said for me and especially Michael. I will always remember the good times and you will forever be in my heart. Rest easy up there,and I know you will be watching over Kylie ,Michael and I. Say hi to my Poppy for me too! Ill miss you Uncle Jim!!
April 3, 2011
A treasure of the church and all of us who were blessed to know him. Thanks Father Matteo for your faithfulness and friendship. Lovingly, Marylou and Charlie Roman
Bob Arata
April 3, 2011
God blessed all of us who knew and were touched by Monsignor throughout his life. God has called home one of His best. Our sincere prayers to his family.
April 3, 2011
What a tremendous loss. If you needed a definition of what a priest truly is, that was Msgr Matteo. He was the best. Our prayers to his family.
Jim and Rosemary Casey, Cheltenham, PA
Sr. Patricia Friel
April 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your brother and loving uncle. Msgr. Jimmy was a true witness to the gospel. He warmly reached out to everyone, and offered a kind word along with his gentle smile. It was a privilege to know him.
Barbara K
April 3, 2011
He was the most wonderful priest. I loved to listen to him. He was truly full of grace! May he rest in peace.
Maureen Mahon
April 3, 2011
Rest in Peace Msgr. Matteo. You will be a greatly missed!
April 3, 2011
A Wonderful Priest. A great loss for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Sincere Sympathy to his entire family.
Jim & Ann Casey
Michael and Judy Fanelli
April 3, 2011
RIP Monsignor. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
The Staff of May Funeral Home
April 3, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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