Vincent J. Matthews

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Vincent Matthews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orender Family Home on Dec. 9, 2025.
Vincent James Matthews, Jr., passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at Mira Vie Senior living facility in Brick Township, NJ. Vincent was born on September 10, 1939 at Bayonne Hospital to Josephine (Kruse) Matthews and Vincent J. Matthews, Sr.

Vince was a graduate of Roselle Park HS and Newark State College. He taught elementary education in the New Providence, NJ school system for 35 years. Vince resided in New Providence for more than 50 years. He was a Navy veteran and an avid recreational runner who completed 8 marathons in the 1970's.

Vince is survived by his brothers Gerry (Joanne) of Brielle NJ and Larry (Terry) of Lakewood, NJ and numerous nieces & nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Sunday December 21, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals 2643 Old Bridge Road Manasquan, NJ 08736.

The family requests that no flowers be sent and that any donations in Vince's name be made to a hospice facility of the donor's choosing. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.net.

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Mr. Matthews was my Grade 4 Teacher! I have many fond memories of him as a teacher. When I began running in high school he was one of my biggest supporters! Today, I am a proud school principal, and he was one of the reasons I ventured into education. God bless you, Mr. Matthews.

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