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for Joseph Matan
DENNIS FARIAS
June 12, 2014
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHYAND CONDOLENCES TO THE MATAN FAMILY, JOE WAS A GREAT POLICE OFFICER AND A WONDERFUL PEARSON. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A WISE CRACK FOR ME. WILL MISS HIM...DENNIS
June 1, 2014
Deana and Family,
you are in our thoughts and prayers. I feel privileged to have met and spent time with Joe. Thankyou for that.
Rest easy Joe. So sorry for your loss Deana and family.
Mitch and Elise
Al Shanahan
May 30, 2014
Rest easy, Sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held,
your job is done.
Rest easy, Sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell -
Peace, Peace and Farewell
Anon
And tonight Officer Matan will stand at the side of some new rookie cops side, just as another fallen hero did when he took the badge. And the thin blue line holds.
Al Shanahan
May 29, 2014
Dear Judy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We go back many many years, but I always kept abreast on you and Joe.
JoAnne Hurley Merifield
Diana Rudd-Martin
May 28, 2014
Deana and family..
You're in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. Your dad will always remain alive in your heart.
May his memory be eternal.
Diana
Marie (Wozniak) Fernandez
May 28, 2014
Deana, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Hope to see you at the reunion.
Leann Langbehn
May 27, 2014
Dear Judy, Deana, Joey, Eric, Mila and Becky: My heart breaks for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven got a good one. May he watch over you all now and I hope you can find peace and comfort in the days ahead...keeping you all in my heart.
Leann
Lisa Cortazar
May 27, 2014
To the Matan family, my deepest sympathy in your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent during this difficult time.
Joseph Griffin
May 26, 2014
My condolences to the Matan Family. Joe was my supervisor in the Detective Bureau and was one of the nicest persons I ever met. He will be missed by many.Rest in Peace Joe...
Leanne
May 26, 2014
To my lovely sister-in-law and the Matan family,
My most heartfelt condolences go to you all during this time of sadness and reflection. Rest in peace Joe.
(Ret. Sgt.)Michael H. Gault
May 26, 2014
To the Family,
Joe is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. Joe & I would talk time to time back in the day. May God bring you peace during this time.
Joe Matan Sr.
May 26, 2014
Gary Police Dept.
Becky Matan-Gonzalez
May 26, 2014
Dad, I can't believe this day has come. There is comfort in knowing you're not suffering any longer. I'm glad that at the end you were surrounded by our family.
I am so very proud to be your daughter, to be a Matan, I mean how many girls can say their dad did background checks on their boyfriends! I know you were just looking out for me. :)
You were a wonderful grandpa to my boys, you have taught and guided Tony into becoming a great man who hopes to walk in your shoes and make you proud! You got to meet your first great-grand child, Sophia. She will grow up knowing all about grandpa Joe.
Football season just won't be the same without you, but I'm sure you'll be able to hear me yell at the tv from Heaven.
It's our job now to take care of mom so don't worry, I'm here now and she'll never be alone. Rest now. I love ya dad, thank you for all you've sacrificed for us, I hope we've made you proud. Love, Becky (aka Becca Sue or Suz) Lol
Deana (Matan) Wardill
May 25, 2014
Dad, I feel so blessed that I had you in my life for so many years. You were my first love, your "daddy's girl". It was a privilege and an honour to have you as my father, but more than that, It was a privilege and an honour to have been your daughter. I will always have your memories, but you will forever be in my heart. Love you daddy. Watch over us and please visit the Rainbow Bridge to see all our fur babies.;)
Lee Anne Womack
May 25, 2014
Dear Aunt Judy, Deana, Joey, Mila, Eric, and Becky... My heart aches for all of you. Your Dad, my Uncle Joe was a wonderful man. He always brought a smile to my face. So many wonderful memories that I will always cherish. I wish I could be there to give you all I great big hug..but I will be there in spirt...love you all.
Ernie Remenius
May 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy for the Matan family. We all lost a very special man who touched the lives of many. Big Joe you are now gone but will never be forgotten! Rest in peace Sir.
Jeff Mokol
May 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss Rebecca. .Long time friends..East Glenn Park. Little League. .
Walter Michaels
May 25, 2014
My sincere condolences and prayers for strength for the Matan Family.
Wally DeRose
May 25, 2014
My prayers and condolences to the family of my police brother Joe.He was a great and loyal friend as well as a professional and dedicated police detective who served the community well. I will miss our conversations about the politicians and his view of current events. God bless you Joe and keep the gates of heaven open for all of us who wear the badge.
Felicita Ricard
May 25, 2014
My condolences to the family. Praying for comfort and peace.
D Apostoloff
May 25, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Matan Family,Long time friends, Diane and Mary Ann Apostoloff
Louis Elsner
May 23, 2014
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of a fellow 1953 graduate of Hobart High School. Last time I saw Joe was at the Class of 1953 monthly breakfast. We had a good chat. Joe was a good guy and will be missed.
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