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Daniel Matychak Obituary
Daniel L. Matychak, Sr., of Slaterville Road, born December 24, 1915 in Mildred, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at home with family. He was the son of the late Myron and Mary Kelechowa Matychak, and was the widower of Mary Mostyn Matychak. Dan proudly served with the United States Army during World War II, and spent many years working as a heating and plumbing contractor. Dan and his wife Mary also owned and operated The Livery Restaurant. During his lifetime, among many other things, Dan enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, hunting, building things and playing music on the violin. Dan was beloved by family and friends, and was known for always being the first to lend a helping hand to friends in need. Dan will forever be remembered for his zest for life and for his unconditional love for his family. Dan is survived by his children, Daniel L. Matychak, Jr. (Tina), Mary Lubozynski (Dennis) and Thomas J. Matychak (Mary Beth). He was a loving "Pop Pop" to his grandchildren, Kelli Cartmill (Kevin), Daniel L. Matychak, III (Jill), Jennifer Murnane (Mark), Jaclyn Coghan (Jeff), Jeanna Lubozynski, Michael Matychak and Natalie Matychak, and his great grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary and Lilia Cartmill, Anna and Gabrielle Matychak and Molly, Caroline and William Coghan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dan was predeceased by his sisters, Anna Joseph, Mildred Arents, Rosalie Yarosh and Martha Grant, and his brothers, Fred, Samuel, Basil and Andrew Matychak. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 12 noon at the Bangs Funeral Home. Friends may call prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Donations in Dan's memory may be made to the Slaterville Springs Volunteer Fire/Ambulance, P.O. Box 153, Slaterville Springs, New York, 14881-0153.
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Bill Pease
December 27, 2024
I never grew tired of standing around the old player piano as Dan operated it at The Livery. He made it extra fun!!
Lucy & Rich Hinell
December 30, 2012
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father Dan. I have many old memories of the old days in Brooktondale and the Livery in later years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ted & Sue Wilcox
December 30, 2012
So sorry to hear about "BIG DAN". We have many good memories of him, the Livery and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
December 30, 2012
Sorry for tour loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Betty David
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Michele Hamilton-Peabody
December 29, 2012
Dan was known to myself and many of the neighborhood children as "Uncle Dan". he brought great love and joy to so many of us. I was an only child, and Dan's sister(I referred to her as Grammy Rosie) used to care for me everyday after school. I spent many days a week with Dan and Mary, along with the Yarosh family. Love, Live and Laughter fill my memories from those years. My heart breaks to hear of this news. I send Dans family my heart felt condolences, along with loving thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Michele Hamilton-Peabody
December 29, 2012
This just breaks my heart. The neighborhood children used to call him "Uncle Danny". His sister Rosie used to babysit me, so I spent many days a week with the Matychak family, and Dan and Marys. He was a special man, and was and is the rest of the family. We send many loving prayers, thoughts and condolences to Dan's family. Every wonderful memory I had from a majority of my late childhood years are due to Dan and his family. I am forever grateful <3
the Mandevilles
December 28, 2012
The Mandevilles will certainly miss Big Dan. He was always nearby when my Dad needed a consult. It feels like the end of an era.
Janette McCord and Ron Scarofile
December 27, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many great memories of times with "Big Dan" and your family.
Nancy and Danny Pace
December 27, 2012
Danny, Tina and family...we are so sorry to hear of your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Bill Pease
December 26, 2012
I am very sorry to learn of Dan's passing. I have fond memories of him operating the player piano at the Livery while my party enjoyed many excellent meals. He was a fun guy!
December 24, 2012
He enjoyed singing at the Livery. We enjoyed playing in the swimming pool at his house. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Matychak family. Tom and Robin Lubozynski
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