SUNSET BAY: William E. Matthies, Jr., 79, of Ontario Street, Irving, died Thursday, December 1st, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Buffalo, on March 9, 1937, the son of the late William E. and Verna (Fix) Matthies, Sr.
Mr. Matthies worked for the former Dresser Industries as a Steelworker for 25 years and as a Custodian for Depew Central School, for 10 years. He served in the Navy Reserves for 8 years and was a life member of the Alden Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Matthies was a member of the American Legion Post #148, Silver Creek, an active member of the Sunset Drifters Snowmobile club and volunteer handyman for the Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, Silver Creek, until his illness. He loved spending time with his family, snowmobiling and boating.
As per Mr. Matthies request, there will be no public viewing or services, because in death, he gave life as an organ donor. The family appreciates all your condolences and a special thank you to the Sunset Bay Fire Department and the people of Sunset Bay for watching over him while riding his scooter.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Harlean J. (Gray) Matthies of Sunset Bay, three children, Karen, Chris and Nancy, two brothers, Gerald (Margaret), Carl (Ann) and
a sister, Carolyn. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren Jason, Philip (Patti), Yvonne, Steven, Jenny (Shawn), Shannon, Justin (Amanda) & Samantha, 7 great grandchildren Aurora, Billy, Crystal, Phenix, Philip, Jr., Brian & Olivia. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law & mother-in-law George & Mildred Sulzbach, Jr., a son William E. Matthies, III and 2 sisters Sharon & Linda.
Services are private and at the convenience of family. Private Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Silver Creek. The family suggests memorials may be made to Sunset Bay Fire Dept., 12798 Allegany Road, Sunset Bay, Irving, NY 14081.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
3 Comments
Sharon Thomas
I am sending my condolence to you and your family in the death of your loved one, William Matthies, Jr. There is hope for our loved ones in the Bible at John 5:28-29 & Rev. 21:4. When there you can download a copy of the publication “When Someone You Love Dies”. It has been very helpful to me.
Brenda Hall
My condolences to my sister Harlean and her family. She and Billy have been together since they were 13 yrs old so I know she will miss him dearly, but I pray she will find peace and comfort in that knowledge.
Brenda Hall
June
Harlean and Family–Please accept my most sincere condolences for Bill`s death. Although we have not kept in touch all these years, I will always remember the good times that we did have together.
Sincerely,
June M. Harrison (Reeves)