Santo T. Del Matto Jr.

DEL MATTO Santo T. "Bugs" Del Matto Jr., died peacefully at his home in Pickerington on May 21, with his family at his side. Santo is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Herold Del Matto. Santo was a native of Columbus and was the owner and proprietor of Del Matto's Restaurant, which closed in 2005 after 44 years in business. Santo learned his business by working for his parents at the Del Rio restaurant, which was in operation from 1931 to 1960. Santo graduated from Aquinas College High School in 1943 and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, from which he was honorably discharged after three years of service in 1946. Santo was an avid golfer, enthusiastic fan of horse racing, and an active bridge player who thoroughly enjoyed his couple's bridge club. Most of all he loved his family. He is a current member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Catholic Church and a former member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Santo is preceded in death by his father Santo T. Del Matto Sr., mother Mary Del Matto, sisters Josephine Crano, Edith Presutti, Della Curnutte, and his brother Floyd Del Matto. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou, he is survived by his sisters, Levia Muth, Marguerite and husband, Donald "Red" Frizzell, and Filomena Boggs; six sons, Anthony of Pickerington, Gary and wife, Jessica of Wilmington, DE, Bradley and wife Lorelle of Sammamish, WA, Andrew and wife, Linda of Alamo, CA, Craig of Pickerington, Mark and wife, Michele of Pickerington, Julie Devore and Lisa Del Matto. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren, Tracy, Toni, Jeremy, Kelly, Christopher, Taylor, Allegra, Marianna, Julia, Matthew, Marissa, Daniel, Tyler, and Joseph; and five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Alice, James, Liam, and Aubree. A visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 25 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Church, 600 Hill Road North, Pickerington, Ohio with a Funeral Mass following at 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Private entombment at a later date. Arrangements are through EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL SERVICE, Central Chapel, 403 East Broad Street, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to J.O.I.N. Catholic Charities, 578 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.