Phyllis "Yi" Matchko's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Avenel, New Jersey

Phyllis "Yi" Matchko

September 26, 1924 - April 17, 2025 (100 years old)

Avenel, New Jersey

Phyllis "Yi" Matchko's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Avenel, New Jersey

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Costello-Greiner Funeral Home

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Phyllis "Yi" Matchko

September 26, 1924 - April 17, 2025 (100 years old)

Avenel, New Jersey

Phyllis Matchko Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Phyllis Matchko of Avenel, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Angelina (Matteo DeNittis); her husband Frank Matchko; and her siblings, Jennie DeNittis, Carmella Martino, Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, Frank Spadafranca, Michael DeNittis and Ralph DeNittis.

She is survived by: her daughters, Angela Matchko of Iselin and Michele Tarrant (Daniel) of Carteret; her sister Margaret Somers of Sayreville; her granddaughters, Tara McGinn (Shaun) and Kristle Wilkinson (Jonathan); and her great grandchildren, Hannah McGinn, Daniela, Brianna and Alexa Wilkinson.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Costello-Greiner Funeral Home - Woodbridge (44 Green St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 9:00 AM and at 10:00 AM. A prayer was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at the Saint James Cemetery (1 Ida Way, Perth Amboy, NJ 07095).

In lieu of flowers contributions to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) in Mrs. Matchko's memory would be greatly appreciated by her family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Costello-Greiner Funeral Home



Mon

Apr 21

Visitation

Costello-Greiner Funeral Home - Woodbridge
44 Green St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095

Tue

Apr 22

Funeral service

Costello-Greiner Funeral Home
44 Green St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095

Tue

Apr 22

Prayer

Costello-Greiner Funeral Home - Woodbridge
44 Green St, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095

Tue

Apr 22

Funeral service

St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
436 Port Reading Ave, Port Reading, NJ 07064

Tue

Apr 22

Burial

Saint James Cemetery
1 Ida Way, Perth Amboy, NJ 07095

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April 26, 2025

Linda Kamara lit a candle

“In loving memory of Phyllis Matchko, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. I’m so sorry l couldn’t be with you during the loss of your beloved mother.”


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