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Andrew Matuska Obituary
He was born Nov. 27, 1923 in Ohio. Andrew was one of 10 siblings. In his years in Fort Wayne, he loved playing country music on his guitar with Andy Martin and The Country Cadillacs. Retired in 1984 from Rea Magnet Wire, Indiana. In his retirement, he was known as the "Bingo Caller" at the Joslyn Center, Palm Desert, Calif. A devout catholic, he regularly attended church at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in La Quinta, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Matuska, and wife, Ellen; son, Andrew William "Bill" Matuska; and daughter, Cynthia Ann Wasserman.
Survivors include sons, Robert Matuska, of Indio, Calif, Mark (Nita) Matuska of Fort Wayne, Ind, Stan (Theresa) Matuska of Queen Creek, Ariz, Kevin (Lesley) Matuska of Fort Wayne, Ind; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service held, Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:30 am in the Coachella Chapel at Forest Lawn Chapel, Coachella, with graveside to follow at Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Indio.
Visitation held, Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Coachella Chapel at Forest Lawn, Coachella, Calif.
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Theresa White
October 24, 2015
We love and miss you very much. R.I.P. NEVER FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEART'S. IN OUR LORD'S ARMS.
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