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1932
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2010
Rita Matthei Obituary
She was 78.
Born April 12, 1932, in Oceanside, Long Island, she was a daughter of the late John and Marion (Mertz) Koehler and attended Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Conn.
She was a member of Gurtler Bros. Post 420 VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a life member of Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O. Elks Lodge 161 Ladies Auxiliary. A communicant of St. Clement's Church, along with her husband, she served as a lector at weekend liturgies.
An avid bridge player, she operated the Four Seasons Duplicate Bridge Club for many years and was a member of Saratoga Vicariate Ladies of Charity.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, George S. Matthei, whom she married May 6, 1953, at a U.S. Army base chapel in Pittsburg, Calif.; her seven children, Kayne (Jerry) Tavares of Waterbury, Vt., David Matthei of Burlington, Vt., Stephanie (Edward) Harms of Swanzey, N.H., Michael Matthei of Rensselaer, Valerie (Bernard) Huot of Middletown, Del., Gregory Matthei of Rensselaer and Elisabeth Matthei of Clifton Park; one sister, Ruth (Robert) Thomas of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Matthei of Coram; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-5373.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., by the Rev. Paul Borowski, pastor.
Burial will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Following interment, a reception for family and friends will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge at 1 Elk Lane.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Matthei
Jonathan
December 6, 2024
Thank you to legacy for making rememberances like this available to folks. Can't get my grandma Rita out of my thoughts. Would do anything to have a hug from her.
jonathan
July 31, 2024
Im her grandson, She raised me more then my own mom. Still can smell her lasagna cooking in the kitchen with gatsby between my legs listening to willie on the radio. I ADORED HER! I STILL ADORE HER! I will always adore her!
Michael
December 6, 2021
I miss you mommy... 11 years have passed and I miss you more than ever... Daddy is with you now... god bless you both
Michael Matthei
December 6, 2020
Ten years has elapsed and you are fresh in my mind and soul. The best mom ever and I will always adore you. I love you forever and ever
December 15, 2010
Dear Matthei Family Gary and I heard of your loss. Rita was a wonderful, fun person, she will be missed. Our thoughts will be with you. Ret and Gary Carpenter Florida
December 14, 2010
Greg and family:
I am so saddened by your loss. If there is anything I can do - please let me know.
May your Mother rest in peace!
Eileen P. Kelliher
Staci & George Homick
December 13, 2010
George and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Rita was a wonderful lady and we are blessed that we knew her.
SHARON MORRIS
December 13, 2010
TO THE MATTHEI FAMILY , I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT IS VERY HARD TO THINK OF BOWLING,OR BRIDGE WITHOUT THINKING OF YOUR MOM. I SPENT OVER 25 YEARS, EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY NITE WITH HER AND THE GIRLS.. WE ALL HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THOSE DAYS AND WILL REMEMBER THEM AND YOUR MOM FOREVER. LOVE SHARON MORRIS
December 13, 2010
Greg and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Kim
Pat and Bob Ritchie
December 12, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to George and all family members.We enjoyed Rita's visit to the Hair Salon,she always had comments on the world in general that would make you laugh.
Michael Matthei
December 12, 2010
i love you mommy and i cherish the thought of you...forever in my heart
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