Anthony Ray Matuzak

Anthony Matuzak Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Anthony Ray Matuzak
Start: 2021-02-24T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-24T21:00:00.000Z
Location: United Hill United Methodist Church

Anthony Ray Matuzak
February 16, 2021, Anthony Ray Matuzak passed away at age 59 following complications after a kidney transplant. For the last few years he had been living in Gadsden, AL to be near family.
Anthony was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and great friend to many. He loved music. He could pick up any instrument and play it, but his true passion was guitar. He loved spending time, and singing to his chickens.
He is survived by his mother Rachel Matuzak, sons Kevin Mitchell and Anthony Funderburg, daughter in-law Courtney Funderburg, grandchildren Bree and Gatlin Funderburg, as well as his sisters Teresa Hanan and Sheri Snyder.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday the 24th of February, 2021 at the United Hill United Methodist Church 2905 Tidmore Bend Rd. Gadsden, AL 35901 from 12pm-3pm.

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Published by The Gadsden Times from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Matuzak

8 Entries

Sharon Hochheiser

October 25, 2025

Anthony and I met through my brother when we were teenagers.
We grew up in Simi Valley California.
He was always at our home practicing music in our garage which brought a lot of excitement to the neighborhood.
He was one of the most gifted guitar players I've ever met.
And he was a genuinely nice human being.
I'm so grateful to have developed a great friendship with Tony as we grew older.
We always talked about the good old days and music and life in general.
It's unfortunate that the kidney transplant did not work out for him.
I know how much Tony loved life and how he was taken away from everybody way too soon!
And even though he's gone as long as I live nobody can take away the smile I have when I think about Tony and all the adventures we shared.
Rest in peace my friend!

Michael

November 29, 2022

T;;;; peace on your journey... see ya soon
Michael Guy

Christopher K Wayner

March 5, 2021

I met Tony through his guitar tech, Victor, and immediately respected his talent for guitar playing. I remember he would listen to tapes of Randy Rhodes leads, may 3 times through before he could play them from beginning to end. His talent was extraordinary. We lost touch over thirty years ago, but I never forgot about him, Gina or his wonderful gift. We will all miss you Tony, now go light up heaven with an amazing lead.

Rachel Matuzak

February 21, 2021

I miss you son so much!!! You will always be my rock star and my baby boy

SHARON HOCHHEISER

February 20, 2021

Tony and I met when we were teenagers. He and my brother Steven were in many bands together and always playing music in our garage back in the 70's :) We formed a really good friendship back then and an even better one as adults. He was somebody that I could talk to about anything. Though he was very ill you would never know this because he always put others before himself. He was kind and generous, funny too. He always made me laugh with his crazy antics and sense of humor. Tony (Anthony) will always be one of the greatest guitarist. He could play anything. When I first heard him play Eddie Van Halen's solo "Eruption" I knew he was a force to be reckoned with? His talent was just amazing and unforgettable. I am sorry he had to leave this world too soon. My heart goes out to his family that he loved so much! Rest in peace my friend. Gone from this earth to heaven, and never will be forgotten. Anthony Matuzak a legend

Kim Ray

February 19, 2021

I met Anthony several years ago and could instantly see his love for his family and his passion for music. He offered to teach my son guitar lessons simply because of his love for music and wanting to pass that on. I felt like I knew his precious mother and his sister, just from listening to him talk about them. He could never say enough about his boys... He was so very proud of you both. Much love and many prayers for you all in the days to come!!! I feel blessed to have known Anthony and to have called him my friend!! ❤

Josh Howser

February 19, 2021

Tony and I were high school friends and we played in a number of bands together in the 70's and 80's. Though we hadn't seen each other in many years we were able to communicate through social media. I am truly sorry to hear of his untimely passing and will miss our conversations. My deepest sympathy for those who survive him. He was a good man.

Sheri Snyder

February 19, 2021

Anthony was my brother and my best friend. I feel so lucky he was in my life and I will never be the same without him. I love you forever, and more and bigger T. I miss you!!!

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