Terry D. Matteson

Terry D. Matteson obituary, Baldwinsville, NY

Terry D. Matteson

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9

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Terry Matteson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gates Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 3, 2026.
Terry D. Matteson, 78, of Baldwinsville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. He retired from the Carrier Corp., in Syracuse, after 38 Years. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed going on road trips with his wife, Sue; nephew, Glenn; and his friend, Willie. He was a member of the Valley Desperados, he loved telling funny stories of his life, and he was a very smart man who loved to read.
Surviving: his loving wife, Sue Matteson; his children, Joe, Jim and Michael; his sister, Glenda Greene; grandchildren, Chris, Jake, Ben, Gina, Bethany, Amber, Davante, Ty, Kelsy and Chase; several nieces and nephews; and his two beloved cats, Dasher and Porky (Cali).
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2-6 PM at the American Legion, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, N.Y 13027.
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May

9

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

American Legion (Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville)

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Services provided by

Gates Funeral Home, Inc.