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Charles Matlack Obituary
AGE: 67 • East Berlin, CT
Charles Peasley Turner Matlack, III, 67, of East Berlin, Connecticut, loving husband of Sandra (Marrone) Matlack, died Saturday as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Woodbury, New Jersey, son of the late Charles P. T. Matlack Jr. and the late Anne Theresa (Dittus) Matlack, he served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and was employed at Cigna and Travelers for many years as a programmer, and later was self employed in real estate and home improvement services and most recently at Plaza Liquors in Berlin, Connecticut. He loved working in a local store and sharing his love and knowledge of good wine and motorcycles with his friends and anyone who was interested. He also enjoyed recent trips to Spain, France and Italy where he tried as many wines as possible, and loved that Honda 1800VTX.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Charles Christopher Matlack of East Berlin, Connecticut, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Rudolph Matlack Sr. and his wife Sharon of Franklinville, New Jersey, and Kim Matlack of Glassboro, New Jersey, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Theresa and Herbert Hayes of Bellmawr, New Jersey, and Pamela Palmer of Glassboro, New Jersey, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to call at Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, CT, on Thursday from 5-7pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com
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Terri Hayes
July 8, 2013
It's one year later and I still can't come to grips with my brother being gone. My only peace is that he left us doing what he loved. No one can fill the void he has left. We all miss you so much. Love to Sandy and Chris and God Bless.
July 20, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Charles Matlack.
Shonda Linebaugh
July 16, 2012
You will be truly missed. You were one of a kind Uncle Charlie. I love and miss you very much. Love and prayers to Aunt Sandy and Chris. I love you guys...
Mike Penna
July 13, 2012
The neighborhood won't be the same without Chuck!
July 11, 2012
I didn't know Chuck very well, but we shared a lot of laughs together when i went into the plaza! He will be missed!!God Bless You All!
July 11, 2012
To the Matlack family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one provide solace for you during this difficult time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again in Paradise. John 17:3
Terri Hayes
July 11, 2012
Even though we were far apart and didn't see each other so much; you were always in our hearts. God bless and comfort at this time of grief. Love always, your sister-in-law, Terri.
Deanne Matlack
July 11, 2012
Love and miss you so much uncle chalie, say hi to grandmom for me. Family functions are not going to be the same without you, im so glad I was able to share so many womderful memories with you as a child and so glad my son was able to experience your love and affection. I love you
Pat Faust (Matlack)
July 11, 2012
Dear Sandy, Chris and Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Circle yourself with good friends and family and know that you and he were deeply loved. I can still remember when you two were dating and standing out on the porch at Mom's house in Glassboro. Good times. So sorry for your loss.
Pat & Chuck Faust
Bob Fortier
July 11, 2012
Sandra, I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Chuck. Man it has to be hard for you right now. Chuck was the craziest guy I ever liked. We were both sort of hyper...
I hope you are being comforted by friends and relatives to get you through this difficult time. Some say that when one dies, their love returns as music. I would say listen for the music, but in Chucks situation, I might say listen for the motorcycle engine humming. I am so sorry. I wish you hope and comfort. I always had plans to call Chuck. I think he got mad at me because on my boat one day I hit him in the arm harder than he hit me. I think I wounded his ego. Always had a ball when I saw him though. Unique man. But you know that. Peace. Bob (your insurance agent if you are wondering)
Barbara Martin
July 11, 2012
Dear Sandy, Frank and I were so sorry to hear about Chuck. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
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