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Aurora Matula Obituary
AURORA MATULA
AGE: 74 SCOTCH PLAINS
Aurora (Bellomo) Matula, 74, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. Born and raised in Newark, then she resided in Scotch Plains for 50 years. Mrs. Matula attended Weequahic High School, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages, with a specialty in Spanish and French from Montclair State Teaching College. She began her career teaching in Union Township and retired after many years as a teacher at the high school and middle school in South Plainfield. A vibrant woman who lived life to the fullest, she loved spending time with her family and friends, traveled all over the world, enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, and made annual trips to Florida.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Kenneth D. Matula, in 2001. Surviving are three loving children, Leonard Matula and his wife Debbie, Delia Lewan and her husband Darren, and Frank Matula and his wife Sabina; four beloved grandsons, Patrick, Matthew, Kevin, and Shawn; and her devoted sister, Adriana Minutella and her husband Sal.
Friends and family are welcome to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 and to the services at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Ave. West, Cranford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Atlantic Hospice, 33 Bleeker St., Millburn, NJ 07041.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
December 23, 2009
I was so very sadend to hear of Rory's
passing.I remember her fondly as a bright,dedicated professional who enjoyed her work.When ever I was fortunate enough to see her she always had a warm greeting and a friendly word.John and I send our condolences.
Aunt Ann was very sorry to hear fo her passing and sends her love.
Angela Minutella Morton
Audrey Blumenfeld-Posnock
December 21, 2009
I was so shocked to hear the news of dear Aurora's passing. We went to Madison Ave School and seems like yesterday we were kids....we played hop scotch, jump rope and shared our secret crushes on those boys...in our class...When we had our 55th reunion we sat with our Madison Ave. family....what a terrific time we had...Aurora never changed...she remained the sweet, beautiful and caring person. She will be missed but forever be in my Memory Book for no day is over if it makes a Memory. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
John & Lori Siracusa
December 18, 2009
"We are so sorry to hear of your loss of beautiful Aurora. I will always remember her vibrant smile. I am reminded of her every time we view our wedding pictures on Cape Cod Mass.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Family. So sorry we could not be there during this difficult time." John and Lori Siracusa
Jennifer Fleming
December 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. I always remember Rory as being so vibrant and full of life. It is so unfortunate that she had to leave us so soon. You and your family are in our thoughts and hearts. - Jeff, Jennifer (Minutella), and Jack Fleming
Kayleigh Kalish
December 16, 2009
Ari and I send our condolences and are sorry for the loss of this beautiful, intelligent woman! While we cannot be there for the funeral, our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
-Ari Kalish and Kayleigh Kalish (Minutella)
December 15, 2009
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow. People pass on, but their memory lives on in our hearts.
Mike & Sue Minutella
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