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David Mataya Obituary

David John Mataya Redington Shores, FL Formerly of Lansing Age 58, went to be with The Lord suddenly. David was born July 5, 1953, in Lansing, MI the son of John and Joyce (Hansen) Mataya. David enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved the beach and vacationing in Las Vegas, NV where he married his wife, Jitka. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce and brother, Rick Falsetta. David is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Jitka; children Diana (Dan) Mataya, David Mataya and Alicia Mataya; siblings, Terry (Carolyn) Carpenter, Tim (Kelly) Carpenter, Toni (Mark) Falsetta, Billy (Lori) Falsetta, Jim Mataya and John Mataya; father, William Falsetta; step-children, Michaela Moravcova and Ondrej Moravec; grandchildren, Devin Mataya, Ashanty Mataya, William Matthews, Nevaeh Mataya, Zoee Mataya and Heaven Davies. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends. Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. William Lugger as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends, Saturday, December 3, 2011, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Casimir Catholic Church or St. Vincent DePaul Society in memory of David. The family is being served by the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Condolences can be made to the family at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Nov. 30, 2011.

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December 5, 2011

Hello Jitka and family of Dave

I met DAve here at St Jerome Church a couple of years ago and was very impressed by his goodness and his kind heart - how he cared for others and wanted to help them. I want to offer you my condolences and assure you of my prayers for Dave and for you his family. May God bless you always.

Sister Lucia

November 30, 2011

I will always remember the great times I had with Dave at Art Van and on the golf course.Rest In Peace Dave. Corky Juarez

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