Joseph F. Matusick

Joseph F. Matusick, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, 56 years of age, Louise Street Weatherly, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, June 28, 1963 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Alfred F., and Theresa P. (Szymona) Matusick. Surviving are; his wife of thirty-four years, Diane M. (Ference) Matusick; daughters, Jamie L. Matusick of Hazleton; Christine M. Matusick of Weatherly, Amanda L. Marizan wife of Nicholas of Hazleton; brother, James A. Matusick and his wife Joann of Hazle Twp.; sisters, Shelia Cochrane wife of Michael of Jefferson, VA and Debbie Letterhouse wife of Randy of Bath, PA; grand children, Alexis and Luna. Many nieces and nephews also survive Joseph. A graduate of Hazleton High School, Joseph served honorably in the United States Air force. He graduated from Lincoln Technical School in Allentown earning his Electronics Certification. Joseph, worked for over 25 years at KME Mobile Equipment of Nesquehoning. A member of Holy Rosary R.C.C. of Hazleton, the Jeddo Stars Athletic Assoc., and the White Haven V.F.W.. Joseph was a talented mechanic who enjoyed working on cars. He was an animal lover who liked the companionship of his dogs, Pugsie, Daisy and the late Otis. Joe rode motorcycle, listened to music, played darts and shot pool. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday August 1, 2019 at 3 o'clock from the funeral home. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until time of services. Interment will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Joseph's name to:Helping Hands301 Rocky RoadHazleton, Pennsylvania 18201 Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Joseph may be made by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com