Daniel A. Matecki

Daniel Adam Matecki, 31 of New Britain, loving son of Feliks and Sophie Matecki, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 15th, 2016. Daniel was a New Britain resident all of his life. He graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1998 and New Britain High School in 2002. Growing up he also graduated from Saturday morning Polish school, and was an active member of the Polish Scouting Organization, reaching the Eagle Scout ranking. Truly an ambitious person, he started working at the age of 15 for American Savings Bank. He continued his determination and graduated from CCSU in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He was recognized with high scholastic attainment and was elected a member of the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society. He was a devoted family member, full of life and laughter, and never hesitated to help or be there for anyone. He genuinely enjoyed spending time and having fun with his brother Adam, they were more than just brothers they had a special bond and were the true meaning of best friends. They enjoyed playing and watching sports, skiing, golf, baseball, football, especially the New York Giants. Going on golf trips together was their big passion and Daniel was Adam's biggest supporter while he was competing in golf tournaments. He had many hobbies, enjoyed going to sports memorabilia shows and concerts, he loved to dance, go on adventures, and travel with his family. Growing up he loved to go on cruises, camping, and countless vacations to St. Maarten with family and friends. Daniel loved every minute he had with his entire family. He had the ultimate extraordinary bond with his father since the day he was born. That was his "Tatunia." Daniel regarded his father as his confidant, his mentor, his counselor, his everything. He was close with all of his cousins, especially with Edward and Julia growing up on the same street, and was known as "Wuju Daniel" to their Children. He touched so many lives and will be missed by all. He leaves behind his parents, Feliks and Sophie (Zymula) Matecki, his brother Adam Matecki, his grandmother, Ewa (Brocki) Matecki, his aunt and uncle, Barbara (Matecki) and Waldemar Kowalewski, his aunt and uncle Mary (Zymula) and Edmund Chylinski, his aunt and uncle Bronislawa and Antoni Zymula. In addition, he is survived by his dearest cousins, Edward Kowalewski and his wife Urszula and their two sons Alexander and David, Julia Perlmutter and her husband Christopher and their two children, Olivia and Robert, Dorothy Zyla and her husband Mariusz and their 3 children Gabby, Jaxson and Leah, as well as Mark, Richard, and Derek Chylinski. He is also survived by his aunt Janina Brocki and her children, Jerry Brocki, Bogdan Brocki and Suzanne Davis and their families. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jarsolaw Matecki, Teresa and Kazimierz Zymula and a great uncle Adam Richard Brocki with whom he was very close to. His funeral service will begin on Thursday, May 19th, at 8:30 a.m. at Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, New Britain. He will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Burritt Hill. To view Daniel's memorial tribute video please click on the Multi-Media tab above.