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Rita Matts Obituary
AGE: 80 • Middlesex
Rita P. Matts, 80, of Middlesex, died May 21, 2013 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was born in Chicago, where she grew up and moved to Middlesex 56 years ago. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University in 1975, and graduated from the New York Restaurant School in 1986. She continued her lifelong learning by taking a wide range of courses at Rutgers Continuing Education.
Rita worked as a Distribution Analyst for Union Carbide in Bound Brook for 20 years for Fed Ex for 7 years. Her many travels took her to places including Africa, Europe, and Alaska. She was an active member of the Middlesex Library & the Barnes and Noble Book Clubs. Rita had been a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church in Middlesex. She was well-loved as a mom, grandma, aunt, chef, friend and neighbor.
Surviving are 2 daughters Susan Matts of Fredericksburg, VA. and Janet Matts of Branchburg, NJ, a son Michael & his wife Amy of Poughkeepsie NY, 2 grandchildren Rachel & Ian Matts, 2 godchildren Cathy Palowski and Daniel Bajadek & many nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be Mon. May 27, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Tues. May 28, 2013 at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, Middlesex, NJ. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steeplechase Cancer Center, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876 in honor of Rita and her Drs. Kathleen Toomey and Dr. Betty Cantanese who took such good care of her or The Saint Francis Breadline, St. Francis Monastery, 135 West 31st Street NY, NY 10001.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Matts
Kim Eberstein
May 17, 2025
Rita’s name tag still hangs in my fly tying room. It hangs where ya can’t help but see it every time you enter or leave the room!
May 18, 2020
Ritas name tag from Casting for Recovery stills hangs in my fly tying room. It is a pleasant reminder of our day together. There have been about six Casting for Recovery events since that day with Rita. Hers is the only name tag I have displayed! Wishing Ritas family the best.
Kim Eberstein
Kim Eberstein
May 18, 2019
Ritas memory is strong. The first place we fished, I still refer to it as Ritas Run. Wishing the Matts family well.
Kim Eberstein
May 27, 2013
Matts Family,
Your mother was a joy. My short time with her was a very meaningful and fun time. I was better for it! Thank you for including me on the picture board.That was an honor.
Bert DeOlivera
May 27, 2013
Mike,
I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing, please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you and your Family.
Judy Beck
May 26, 2013
Dear Janet, so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She was a lovely, accomplished person and I enjoyed my conversations with her. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time.
Sue Lawley
May 25, 2013
Dear Janet
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You were a devoted and loving daughter and friend to your mom. You made the mother-daughter bond look so easy.
I wish you peace and strength as you make your way through one of life's most difficult tranistions.
With deep sympathy and great affection, Sue
Katie McGinty
May 23, 2013
Janet,
So sorry to learn of your mom's death. You were a great daughter and took good care of her. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
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