Richard A. Matz

So sorry to hear of Richie's passing. Emma I knew when we talked the roads were rough and the hills too hard to climb. Then God took him- but he did not go alone-for a part of all of us went with him- in our memories-the day God called him home. Bless you and your family and may he rest in peace with God in heaven

Richie, I know you're in heaven with your Mom and Pop and Grandpop the Bull reading this stuff and looking at all the people mourning your passing; it's one hell of a big crowd! I'm sure Jesus was waiting when you came through the gates of heaven and He hugged you and said "job well done my true and trusted servant". Richie, you'll never know how many people you made better persons in all the ways you touched their lives and believe me Big Guy you sure did make everyone in your life a...

Emma, Nicole, Angela and Richie,
I was sorry to hear of the 'Big Guy's' passing. In the 50 years that I knew him, I can say that Richie was 'one in a million'. He loved his family, coaching, his players and his friends. I know he is in heaven sitting at the dinner table eating Senape's Pitza and drinking homemade Italian wine....and watching over us.
Love you 'Big Guy'!!! Rest in peace!!

Rest In Peace Coach.

Coach. That is the only name I knew you by. You taught me so much; words cannot begin to describe. Because of the impact and encouragement I received, I became a better player, but more importantly a better person. Coach, thank you for believing in me. Coach, thank you for pushing me to be the best. Coach, thank you for always having a tea or a slice of pizza for me when I would come visit your home, as Im sure so many other players. Coach, my deepest condolences to your family. Coach, you...