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Robert Matakonis Obituary
March 24, 2014
Robert J. "Bob" Matakonis, 66, of Shenandoah, passed away Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Born in Shenandoah, April 11, 1947, he was a son of the late Albert and Evelyn Hill Matakonis.
He was a 1966 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High, Shenandoah. He was a talented basketball player having scored over a thousand career points for the Blue Devils. He also attended Bloomsburg College.
Bob was a decorated Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War.
He had worked as a carpenter and a supervisor in the construction trade.
Bob was a member of the Glover's Hill Athletic Club, Shenandoah, a former member of St. George Church, Shenandoah, and a former CYO basketball coach.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a sister at birth, Debra Matakonis.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, the former Rose Mary Kuczynski; a son, Albert Matakonis, Shenandoah; three daughters, Geraldine Ulicny and her husband, Joseph, Shenandoah, Carrie Ann Miravich and her husband, Mark, Williamstown, N.J., and Chloe Matakonis, Shenandoah; a sister, Susan Gomosky and her husband, Vincent, Girardville; 11 grandchildren, Abby, Alec, Rosy, Susy, Sean, Tad, Anthony, Della, Olivia, Matthew and Willow; a great-granddaughter, Ellie; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, will officiate. Interment with military honors will be private at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.woffuneralhome.com.
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Al & Lisa Idacavage
April 5, 2014
To Geri, Uzhu & Family. May God be with you at this time of sorrow. Always remember the good times and you will be comforted.
John Kline
April 3, 2014
Though I am saddened to hear of my cousin Bobby's passing, I will always have with me the fond memories of my visits to his house and the fishing trips he took me on. My condolences to Rosie and family.
carolyn dombrowski
April 3, 2014
I'm so saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. I know he is now in the arms of the angels & is with his mom & dad in heaven. Prayers to all of you for strength during this trying time. God Bless. xoxo
Joann DePalma
March 31, 2014
Sending my sympathy along with prayers for the family.
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March 30, 2014
Gerri, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope that in this difficult time you are able to find warmth and comfort in the support of your family and loved ones, and in knowing that your father is finally at peace. Much love, Lori
Pete Ulicny
March 30, 2014
Geri, Matakonis and Ulicny families, I am very sorry to hear about Bob. He was the greatest basketball shooter I ever saw at Shenandoah/SV High School; above all he was a very good person. May he rest in peace. God bless you.
Paul and Claudia Colosimo Roberts
March 30, 2014
Cherish all the wonderful times you've spent together. They will bring you comfort as you grieve during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Donna Matakonis Leahy
March 29, 2014
Rosie, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I cannot be there as I am in NC till Wed. but my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Darlene Hannaway
March 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace
March 29, 2014
Sorry to hear about bob's passing. We had a lot of great times. Richard Abdo
mark matthews
March 28, 2014
as we go through life we meet alot of people along the way some are brief encounters and some are life long friends and though we may not encounter one another on on daily basis but when we do we exchange what is going on in our lives this i say to the matakonis family its been privlege to have known each and every one one you we have had good times bad times and we have encounted death with one another you have been there for us and hope we can be there for you so from the matthews family mark,grayson,raven our hearts and prayers go out to you that god be with you and give you strengh in this time of grief god bless
March 28, 2014
Our deepest sympathy. Helen and Kathryn Yuodsnukis
Annie Hornberger
March 28, 2014
SO Sorry to hear about Bob. He was a good man. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Prayers will be said for his family.
Joe Ruth
March 28, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May God Bless him and your whole family during this difficult time.
Angie Taylor (Mikita)
March 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Abby Harris
March 28, 2014
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