John Anthony Matteo Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Anthony Matteo of Clinton, New Jersey, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, who passed away on September 7, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John and Marcella. He is survived by: his wife Sharon; his sister Gail Rizkalla (Edward Rizkalla); his children, Joan Pereira (Frank), John Hoffmann (late Richard O'Connor), Mark Hoffmann (Tammie Page), Krista Simms (Casey) and Jessica Matteo; his grandchildren, Lois, Sullivan, Ty, Eva, Mary Stella, Luke, Owen, Leo and Cruz; and his pet Maui.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dooley Colonial Home (556 Westfield Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 13th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church (1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's name to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org*1smd0r*_gcl_au*MTE0ODEwNjU2MS4xNzI1ODk4NzM3*_ga*NjUwMjc4NzMxLjE3MjU4OTg3Mzg.*_ga_R4MM40GQC5*MTcyNTg5ODczNy4xLjAuMTcyNTg5ODczOC41OS4wLjYwNDg1MzIyMA..) or NJ Pit Rescue.