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Matthew McGasko Obituary
He was born in Hazleton, a son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Masser) McGasko. A graduate of the Class of 1975, he attended West Hazleton High School and Hazleton Area Vocational Technical School.
As part of a musical family Matt's true calling was that of a musician and music teacher. He was a renowned keyboardist, musical arranger, bandleader and recording engineer. He was affectionally known as the "Maestro" in his native Hazleton area. He started playing professionally at age 15 and, throughout his career, he established several bands such as Museum, Matt and Brian, Hocus Pocus, The Golden Age of Rock and Roll and the Flashback 70s. To supplement his musical income, Matt worked at Moratto's Music Store as a piano instructor, at Moyer's Electronics and at Harry's U-Pull It.
Matt was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his brother, Joseph.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Patricia Kreuzer Lombardo; nephew, Joseph McGasko, Union City, N.J.; nieces, Michelle Owens, Porter Ranch, Calif.; and Diane Catrone and her husband, Anthony; daughter, Chandelle, Tresckow; and several cousins.
The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc., with Pastor Ron Demanicor officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael's R.C. Cemetery, Tresckow. Friends and relatives may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
"Matt is now enroute to Rock and Roll Heaven."
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Sandra Brando
November 15, 2020
It has been one year since you gained your angel wings. Patricia misses you and thinks of you everyday. It is difficult to sort through everything that was a part of you and to deal with the remembrances that are triggered . Hope you're playing beautiful music in heaven.
Matts First group age 13 the happy Cavaliers, New Years eve Russian club Coaldale PA. Rest in Peace Matt, Vince Fayock, Ed Stefanoski, Matt, Mike Ferrence RIP
Vince Fayock
January 1, 2020
Matts First band at the age of 13 years. New Years eve at the Russian Club in Coaldale PA
Vince Fayock, Ed Stefanoski, Matt McGasko, Mike Ferrence Rest in Peace
Ivan Justofin
November 25, 2019
Rest in Peace Matt!! You were such a pillar in our local music scene!! You will be missed. R.I.P. brother - From the twins Ivan and Robb!!
Bill and Meg Moyer
November 21, 2019
Matt,
We will certainly miss you! You were with us so long at Moyer Electronics that you were part of our family and a dear friend.
We will never forget when you played at our wedding!
Our prayers for your family,
Bill and Meg
Carl Sachs
November 20, 2019
Matt: I will miss you.
Sandy Brando
November 20, 2019
As part of our family, I considered Matt my brother-in-law. I will always regret that I never got the deviled eggs over to him as he had asked. I thought that I still had time. Once again, a lesson learned. I know that he loved Patricia and our family dearly and his nieces and nephew. Say hello to Jim and Dad for me. Until we meet again....Sandy.
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