John Matera Obituary
Beloved brother of Thomas Matera (Terri). Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Angelina Matera.
John loved to play in Bridge tournaments.
There will be graveside service on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am, St. Joseph's Cemetery, 240 Lower Landing Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
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JOEL E TOUSSAINT
November 17, 2025
HOLEY MOLEY.... I REMEMBER JOHN WELL AND HIS BROTHER THOMAS...JOHN WAS A FRESHMAN IN MY ENGLISH CLASS MY FIRST YEAR TEACHING AT ST JOES POLISH HS... HE N HIS BUDDIES WERE ALWAYS A BLAST THANKFULLY I HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THAT FIRST CLASS MY FAVORITE SINCEREST CONDOLENCE TO HIS FAMILY FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES GOD BLESS RIP JOHN
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