John James Matitz

John James Matitz

John Matitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2009.
John J. Matitz, John peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at the age of 74 years. Loving husband of Dorothy Ann (nee Dermody). Beloved father of John (Debbie) Matitz. Loving uncle of Tom and Marybeth Dermody. John was loved and will be remembered by his extended family Jerry and Judy Goll, Steve and Holly Adamsky, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7474 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, from 10:00-11:00 AM. Memorial Mass celebrated at 11:00 AM. Private burial at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be made to the Zoological Society or Holy Hill. John dedicated over 35 years of service to P&H Mining Equipment, Co., and was a current employee of Hall Steel Corp. John was a member of the Zoological Society, Zoo Pride, and Travel's Aid. He will be sorely missed!

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