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STEPHEN MATARAZZO Obituary
STEPHEN A., MD, age 66 of Ambler. Beloved husband of Mary Kathleen (Whiteside) Matarazzo, son of the late Louis and Frances (Schiavone) Matarazzo, father of Stephen M. Matarazzo (Michelle), Michele L. Matarazzo, step-father of Jeff Ziernicki, Jason Ziernicki (Danielle), grand-father of Rex, Alexa, Madison, Jason Jude, Max, brother of Louis Matarazzo (Josef), Carol Beard, Diane Bohs (Ken), brother-in-law of John Whiteside (Marge), many nieces, nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Fri., Dec. 2, 2011 at 10 A.M. at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA. Viewing Thurs. eve. from 6 -9 P M at Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, Attn: Honor and Memorial Gifts, PO Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9976 www.ccfa.org or the Hetrick-Martin Institute, 2 Astor Pl., New York, NY 10003 www.hmi.org. Condolences may be made at:
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Steven
January 20, 2012
Mrs Matarazzo and family,
Please forgive me for the belated condolences. I had the honor of getting to meet you and the doctor during the course of his battle. The compassion he had for me as a student, and the ways in which he allowed me to participate in his care, has left an indelible mark on me both personally and professionally. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and I will keep your family in my thoughts.
carol tinari
December 4, 2011
margie & mary & family----we are shocked & saddened by steve's death. you will be in our prayers. carol & nino tinari (broussard)
December 2, 2011
I worked with Steve at Nazareth Hospital for many, many years. He was a true gentleman and great physician. I will miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers will be with you.
Mickie Gallagher
December 2, 2011
'Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was'
Hebrew proverb
Steve will live on in everyone who knew and loved him. He has touched all of our lives and we have been blessed with so many beautiful memories. Love, Mickie
Susan Clark
December 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and family. I worked for Dr M for 10 years, he was a great doctor and a wonderful human being. He will be missed
Nancy Opdyke
November 30, 2011
I have never met a kinder or more compassionate physician than Dr. Matarazzo. I was so very fortunate that he was my doctor. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
November 30, 2011
I was one of Dr.Matarazzo's first patients and he actually saved me from getting a colostomy at the age of 26. He is the best doctor I have ever had and will always be grateful for him saving my life. I was extremely sad when he stopped practicing at Jeanes Hospital and lost touch but I will never forget him. My prayers and condolences to the family. Mary Lamb (Philadelphia, PA)
Marguerite/Phil Roche
November 30, 2011
Dear Mary and family, We extend to you our deepest sympathy. Dr. Steve was a kind and wonderful man. We always enjoyed his company. May God bless him and grant him eternal rest.
Ram Gordon
November 28, 2011
Steve was a true friend, a great person, and wonderful physician. I will miss him very much. A lot of strength to his lovely family at this difficult time
Jim Stanton
November 28, 2011
RIP Dr. Mat. He was the first gastroenterologist to treat my Barrett's Esophagus. I have never forgotten what he did for me back when and I shall never forget him.
Diane Kermick
November 28, 2011
Dr. Matarazzo was an amazing man. His humor was uplifting. I became acquainted with him when I worked at Jeanes Hospital in the 1980's, then later at Nazareth Hospital. He will be missed. My condolences to his entire family.
Joseph Cutuli
November 27, 2011
Steven and I have been friends since we were 14 years old. I am in shock of his passing. We spent many nights on double dates, at Mrs. Brill's summer house in Ocean City. Steve was one of a group of our guys who became doctors. Steve, who suffered from GI problems himself, dedicated his life to being the best Gastroenteroligist he could be. He loved to laugh at my jokes, I remember one night in Ocean City , I had him laughing so hard, the neighbors were complaining they could't sleep.
Now Steve joins George Evans as the second person of "our" group to pass away. I can still see his handsome face as we walked up to Bonner from the trolley stop. All the girls thought he was a cutie, and he was. Rest in peace Steve, the members of our group and our families will never forget you.
Lee Berkowitz
November 27, 2011
Dr. Matarazzo was my doctor and a friend. He saved my life when I was so sick with Crohns disease and kept me well for many years. I am an RN and saw him at the hospital when I was working, so I found him after he changed practices. I will miss him greatly. He was always proud of his family, his friends and his Italian, which he had learned recently. Rest in peace.
November 27, 2011
Dear Mary and Family,
My sincerest condolences at this time of great sorrow. Dr. Matarazzo was an amazing, genuine, down to earth, generous man. I was so lucky to have him touch my life at such an impressionable age. He will be missed terribly.
Love, Maura O'Connell (Ford)
Annette & Tom Trullinger
November 27, 2011
Steve was a true gentelmen, always sincere and a wonderful person.
We have know Steve and Mary for over 12 years and we have always enjoyed their friendship. May God bless Steve and accept him immediately into his company of Angels. We will miss his gental smile and always keep him in our hearts.
We love you Mary.
Ivy Bryan
November 27, 2011
I was a patient of Steve's and as an RN/JD, I can honestly say he was one of the best. He had an amazing bedside manner and truly cared about his patients. He was my ideal of a physician. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Peg Devine
November 27, 2011
Dr. Matarazzo was one of the finest human beings I had the pleasure of knowing and working with at Jeanes Hospital. My sympathy to all of his loved ones.
Peg Devine RN
Ellen Coates
November 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 27, 2011
Mary and Family: Our sincere sympathy and prayers. Steve never missed an opportunity to say hello. May he rest in peace. Love, Letty & Mike McKenna
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