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Mitchel G. Matulonis
1923 - 2013
Mitchel G. Matulonis
1923 - 2013
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BORN
1923
DIED
2013
Mitchel Matulonis Obituary
He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Proctorsville, the son of George and Violet (Bressett) Matulonis, and attended Ludlow area schools.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
On Sept. 20, 1946, Mr. Matulonis married Dorothy E. Colburn in Weston. She died in 2011.
He was employed in assembly at Bryant Grinder Corp. in Springfield for 42 years, retiring in 1987. Earlier, he worked at Woodruff Motors and was co-owner of Matulonis Auto Body.
Mr. Matulonis was a member of United Methodist Church in Springfield, the Mens Fellowship and active in the Dave Wilkerson Outreach Ministry program.
He enjoyed Springfield Cosmos Basketball, was a Boston Celtics fan and an avid runner, including participating in a 10K race with his son and grandson. He also enjoyed clearing his land and collecting coins.
Survivors include two sons, Greg of Weathersfield and Brad of Essex Junction; four siblings, Calla Soucy of Bellows Falls, Herman, Victor, both of Springfield, and Iggy of Ludlow; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Joe and Arthur.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. prior to the service officiated by the Rev. Gerry Piper, pastor of United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St., Springfield, VT 05156.
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Mr & Mrs Craig Corliss Jr
January 18, 2013
We have fond memories of Mr. Matulonis and Dot when we lived in springfield and were members of the Methodist church. He was a gentle soul. May peace be with him.
Nancy Strout Moyer
January 14, 2013
My condolences on the passing of your Dad! Your parents were such special people! They definitely balanced each other out, your Mom with her joyous laughter and your Dad with his quiet calm. I loved going to the flower show in Boston with your Mom! Hopefully lots of happy memories will sustain you at this time.
January 11, 2013
Greg,Pat and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad sounds like he was such a great man.
Walt & Marge Ellis
January 10, 2013
Mitchel brought me to the Lord.
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Don Miller
January 8, 2013
I have very fond memories of Mitch,Herm,Iggie & Cap.I think of them often.
Hank Cheney
January 8, 2013
Throughout my 7 years as the pastor of the Springfield United Methodist Church I deeply loved and appreciated both Matty and Dot. While Matty and I had divergent religious theologies; we had a deep respect for one another. He was always very caring of me, my family, and all persons. Matty and Dot were also faithful members of the Emmaus Community. He was truly a great man and servant of Jesus Christ.
Arthur Peale
January 8, 2013
My most sincere condolences. Mitch, and his wife, Dot, were part of my extended family, as I was growing up. I have fond memories of singing in the church choir with him as a teenager.
Don Miller
January 7, 2013
My condolances to Mitch's family,god speed.
Kevin Rumrill
January 7, 2013
Rest in peace Uncle Mitchel.
Tess Matulonis-Archer
January 7, 2013
Requiescat in pace, Uncle Mitch. You get to be with Aunt Dot, Uncle Joe, and Daddy now. Please tell Dad I love him and miss him, and that I think of him all the time. I hope you are happy and pain-free and in peace & joy now. You deserve that, you were such a good man. I alway looked up to you for serving your country and for walking your talk. You were always so kind and generous with people. Bless you on your journey. Love, Theresa.
Mark Murphy
January 7, 2013
My condolances to Mr. Matulonis' family. While I did not know him, Mr. Matulonis is from America's greatest generation and a valued WWII vet. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to this great country of ours.
lori vanness
January 7, 2013
so very sorry for your loss. Mitch was and kind and gental man who I got to know well and got to take csre of, he will be so sadly missed by many.RIP my friend
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