64, died October 14, 2015 in his home in Hercules, CA.
Paul was born in Delray Beach, FL on November 2, 1950 to Paul Robert Sr. and Mary Opiela Matwiy.

Paul spent his childhood in Boca Raton, FL until he went to the University of Notre Dame for his degree in communications and Theater. Paul also received his MBA at Notre Dame in Medieval English literature.

For the last 24 years Paul had worked for Lucasfilm Ltd. And then for Skywalker Properties. Paul was an Anglophile and loved everything Britain. He attended several summer sessions at Oxford University over the years.

He is survived by his surrogate family the Wimmers, extended family and special friends. Paul is predeceased by his sister Barbara who passed at the age of 20.

Services will be held on Friday October 23, 2015 at 11AM at Monte's Chapel Of The Hills 330 Red Hill Avenue San Anselmo, CA. Monte's Chapel Of The Hills 415-453-8440

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Matwiy

Sponsored by Monte's Chapel Of The Hills.

31 Entries

Kathy Chenoweth

May 12, 2024

Another year goes by, and you are still remembered often and with such love, my old friend!l You lived on my street, we rode the bus together, your Dad was principal of the school, we were friends since we were about 11 or 12 years old. I hope my love still reaches out to you!

Alexk

May 11, 2024

I just was told by my lovely friend Anthony that Paul passed away. After I left my previous employer who connected me w Paul and he became my mentor on audio technologies and I received a wonderful friend with Paul and because I changed industries, we got lost to each other and also due to the distance west Coast to Germany. This really is very sad news.
I m really very sad to learn Paul is not with us anymore. He was a real good friend to me.
Sincerely
Alexk

Kathy Chenoweth

October 11, 2023

Paul was such a big part of my school years in Boca, and then when we reconnected many years later- He was just such a KIND, brilliant, wonderful friend. Can't believe he has been gone (but NEVER forgotten) for so many years now. He's in my heart!

Kathy Chenoweth

October 11, 2022

I still think of you often, Paul. You were my dear friend from 5th grade onward! I'll NEVER forget what a kind and unique man you were.

Josh Bailey

October 12, 2021

Missing you, Paul.

Kathy Chenoweth

October 11, 2021

Childhood friend from Elementary thru High School- we lived on the same street, rode the same bus. Paul was a wonderful person and friend. Paul....I hope you know I'm thinking about you!

Kathleen Chenoweth

October 11, 2020

Another year goes by. Paul, you are still loved and missed!

Kathleen Chenoweth

October 11, 2019

I think about Paul often....he was such a unique and good soul. I spoke of him to a number of people at our 50th High School Reunion last year. I can picture his smiling face, and remember his kindness and towering intellect! Paul- I hope you KNOW when you are being remembered, wherever you are, and I hope we will meet again.

John Flannigan

April 14, 2016

I met Paul in 1970 when we were both Notre Dame students living in Morrissey Hall. What a smart, interesting man he was. We connected through our shared love of classical music, and I will always treasure his inviting me to his room the night Igor Stravinsky died for a memorial service Paul hosted in honor of the great composer's passing. I really enjoyed attending musical events with Paul; he was so widely read and loved talking about music, politics, current events. He introduced me to his many friends on campus and enriched my college experience far more than I was ever able to tell him, so here is a belated thank-you, Paul.

I just learned of his death from the alumni notes in Notre Dame Magazine. My thoughts today are of Paul and the many people he befriended and mentored. I feel fortunate to have been one of them.

Derek Bushman

February 25, 2016

We at OPPO Digital are deeply saddened by the loss of Paul. He was an acquaintance for many years, but recently was so kind to give our company personal tours of Skywalker Ranch.

His knowledge, kindness, and undiminished enthusiasm were second to none. We know he will be deeply missed and memory cherished by family, friends, and colleagues alike.

Mark Mitchell

January 4, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Paul and I met back in the mid-1970s when he was working at a high-end audio equipment store (Audio Specialists) in South Bend IN, and I was in high school. He was such a knowledgeable person and so willing to share. He taught me many things about electronics, classical music, photography, mechanics, and more. We enjoyed skiing together and did many ski trips in the Midwest, as well as a week long trip to Mt Tremblant in Quebec that I remember well (high temperature for the week was 19 degrees below zero). I ended up moving to Denver Colorado to go to college and Paul moved out some time afterwards--we continued spending time together on the ski slopes, etc. My wife and I were excited for him when he decided to move from Colorado to pursue the opportunity with LucasFilms in California--it sounded like a well-deserved, perfect fit for him. Unfortunately, we lost touch after he moved--it was only by chance of sorting through some old slides yesterday that I came across a picture of me with Paul, so my wife and I tried to track him down and heard of his passing.

He was a true friend and so very generous--always giving of his time, and passing on his possessions to make others happy. I so hope that Paul was happy and at peace at the time of his passing. He was a good soul that made this world a better place because he was in it. The memories of our times together will not be forgotten. Paul, rest in peace.

Geoff Butterfield

October 26, 2015

Paul was very kind to me as a young techie, patiently explaining various concepts and was never condescending. I use Paul as a model for working with younger tech people. Thank you Paul for all that you did, I really appreciated it.

Jeffrey Lee

October 23, 2015

Been a long long time. Paul and I were best friends In High School. Glad to see is life took him in a direction he was always interested in. He was a great guy then. Wish I could of made it to the service but got home 8:30 p.m. last night and could not get on the red eye to SF. Great to hear all the positive things about him.

Melanie Jacobson

October 23, 2015

I am so very sad about this loss of ours. Paul was such a nice guy, always, and I was privileged to have been able to work with him for 10 years. All of my interactions with him were only ever warm and kind. He was a consummate professional who truly cared about the people he was supporting. Rest in peace, Paul.

Gary Garvin

October 22, 2015

What a shock ... it's very saddening to hear this news. I had the pleasure of keeping in touch with Paul the last few years. He will e missed.

October 22, 2015

What a shock ... I had communicated with Paul the last few years. I'm very sad ... I will miss him.

Michael Lane

October 22, 2015

I was extremely saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I have many fond memories of Paul over the past 18 years, especially the last few years @ "The Ranch" RIP Paul. You will be sorely missed!!
-Mike

Ken Whitcomb

October 21, 2015

As a high school student, I bought my first piece of "real" hifi gear from Paul at Audio Specialists in South Bend.

Many years later, we reconnected when I attended THX training at the ranch. He was a great guy, with seemingly infinite patience.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Peter Tuffy

October 20, 2015

I am so sad and shocked at hearing the news of Paul. Though I am in Edinburgh Scotland we kept in touch over the social media. He was indeed a special warm person, my condolences to his family.

Jacqui Louez Schoorl

October 20, 2015

I was devastated to hear of his passing. We hadn't spoken in the longest time but that did not mean he didn't hold a special place in my heart.

I had the great pleasure of working with Paul on Episode II and III of Star Wars in Sydney, Australia. Paul was extremely kind to me and helped me navigate my way through my first feature film in an EA capacity - something I will never forget and remain grateful for.

I remember Paul introducing me to the world of Harry Potter. The first novel had just been released in the US. Paul told me about the magical story with such passion and was amazed I hadn't heard about it.

A week later a parcel from Amazon arrived in the Sydney JAK production office in with a note from Paul. He asked me to read at least the first paragraph. That night I took it home and read the entire book! The next three editions arrived at my home via Amazon with a note from Paul.

So incredibly thoughtful and such a lovely thing to do, so generous. What a class act.

I have subsequently remained a huge fan of Harry Potter and was privileged to work on their Australian exhibition release. I never stopped thinking about Paul and our connection to the brand - I now deeply regret not reaching out sooner to remind him what an important role he played.

He truly was the loveliest person and it was a privilege to have been in his orbit.

To Paul's family The Wimmers and closest friends and work family, my heart and prayers are with you.

With love, Jacqui Louez Schoorl, Sydney Australia

Tony Pucciarelli

October 20, 2015

Words are not sufficient to describe how much Paul will be missed at Ox. Ex. Always a joy to share ideas and have a Pimms at the pubs in Oxford. Rest in Peace, dear friend. You will always be remembered. Sincerely, Tony Pucciarelli

Kathie Gorman

October 20, 2015

I worked with Paul at Skywalker Ranch relating to Ranch moves. He always got the job done in a quiet manner, never a complaint. I agree wholeheartedly with Leslie Ann Jones -- he did embody what was so great about working at Lucasfilm, when all of us were still located on the Ranch. He will be dearly missed.

John Harris

October 19, 2015

Paul's warm and loyal contribution to Oxford summers will be greatly and widely missed and the next Oxford Experience will indeed be a strange one without his warmth, laughter and cherished friendship. John Harris

Leslie Ann Jones

October 19, 2015

Paul and I shared a love for great sound and great music. I will miss our conversations about all things audiophile. I will also miss his warmth and good humor. To me he always embodied the best of what it meant to work for Lucasfilm.
Rest in Peace

Josh Bailey

October 19, 2015

I met Paul over 9 years ago. During my time at Lucasfilm, he was always a pleasure to work with. He had so many stories and experiences that he'd share with anyone willing to listen. I can't believe he's gone. He will be greatly missed.

Christine Eppacher

October 19, 2015

We were deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the death of Paul. Our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We will always remember Pauls gentle soul and also the beautiful moments what we were spending together with Paul during his visits here in Austria. He will be always in our hearts and memories.

Christine,Klaus with Family
Oma Mayr

Kathy Chenoweth

October 19, 2015

I met Paul in Elementary School where his Dad was Principal. So---that was 1959 or so. They lived down at the end of my street, and I spent plenty of time with Paul. We did joint projects in school, some theatre-related stuff too. He used to take me out on his little Boston Whaler on the Intracoastal. When I visited SF about (at least) 10 years ago, he gave me and Glenn Stover and Gerard Schulz a PRIVATE personal tour of Skywalker Ranch. I was always in awe of his intellect and genuine NICENESS. I am SO shocked to hear of his passing. I like to think we are still young enough to say that he was just TOO YOUNG to go. I have many many good memories of Paul.

Christine Mayr

October 19, 2015

lieber Paul
wir sind sehr traurig dass wir dich nicht mehr wiedersehen. Wir werden mit einem Lächeln an unsere schönen Tischrunden am Innrain denken. Alles Gute für deine letzte Reise!

mit lieben Gedanken und Grüen Christine u Peppo Mayr

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