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JOHN MATWEY Obituary
John Matwey (Age 95)
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Conger Matwey; father of Ron (Faith) Matwey, Connie (Roger) Lipinski and Patty Matwey; grandfather of three grandchildren; brother of Benjamin Matwey. Preceded in death by five siblings. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, November 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mary Pat Linnan
November 10, 2021
Thank you for your service, Mr. Matwey. Your influence over your family produced amazing girls!
Mary Pat Linnan
November 10, 2020
Dearest Patty and Connie, we get used to the loss but I know the pain is always in your heart. My thoughts are with both of you. Love, Gigi
March 28, 2016
May you forever rest in peace John.
I will never forget working for you at NBS and all of the overtime work that you gave us for all those years it sure did help out my young family.
Mike Kennedy
Kathryn Basher
November 23, 2015
So sorry Johnny he and Jerry were our best friends for a long time we will remember him in our prayers
Kathryn and Bill Basher
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Monica Weir
November 20, 2015
to ronnie, connie and patty-we are so sorry for your loss! It was great that your dad could live so long and be with you. We are thinking of all of you....
Mary Pat Linnan
November 19, 2015
Patty and Connie, so terribly sorry to hear of your loss, you were devoted daughters and he was so proud. My heart and prayers are with you, for strength and peaceful acceptance. Love, Gigi
Murray Schwartz
November 19, 2015
Ron - Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know you will miss the time you spent with him.You were always the most devoted son
Monica Weir
November 17, 2015
My dear Uncle John, i loved hearing you talk about growing up with 6 other brothers and sisters and talking about politics! My mothers' family-the Matwey's was the best ever! Love you, save a spot in heaven for me. niece-Monica
November 16, 2015
To the family, we are never ready to let our parents go. Now John & Jerry are together again. may they rest in peace. Memory Eternal. Pat & John from St. Mark
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