"I am so sorry for your loss. "
In loving memory of
George B. Matthews
December 21, 1940 - March 20, 2009
George B. Matthews, 68, of Matuk Drive, Hyde Park, NY, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY. He was born December 21, 1940 in Windham, to the late John H. and Ellen (Baldwin) Matthews.
He had worked for IBM of Kingston and Fishkill for 29 years before retiring. He then worked for MPI in Poughkeepsie. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1960 - 1963, serving in Okinawa and Thailand.
George is survived by his daughter Alyssha L. Matthews Overton, Marlboro, NY, former wife and friend Penny Steele Matthews, Fishkill, NY, sisters Cheryl E. Matthews, Port Ewen, NY and Diane M. Edge, Bigfork, MT, grandchildren Amanda Matthews, Alannah and Arianna Overton, Marlboro, NY and several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Frances Aitken and John H. Matthews.
Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, where services will be held on Sunday at 4:00 pm. Rev. Arlene Dawber, officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4
The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to NPR (National Public Radio) Foundation, 635 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 or American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401
Light a candle in memory of George at www.KeyserFuneralService.com.
Tributes
"... although interactions, day to day, were sometimes difficult- loving you never was ..."
"Pepa, I love you and miss you and so do my sisters. Loving you always. Manda Lana and Ari"
"I knew George many years ago. He has paid his dues in life. Now he is at peace."
"George... Although I didn't know you well, we were certainly connected by the beautiful grandchildren we shared...and your spirit lives in them... May you pave the way to Heaven for those you left behind...we already miss you more than you could know. Mary"
"Pepa I loved you then, I love you now, and I'll love you always. Mema"
"Dear Cheryl & Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Brother & Friend. My prayers are with you. Love & Blessings"
"We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Laura & Ed"
"Alyssha, I want to say how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace."
"I love you daddy - and I miss you already. "
"Alyssha, I am so so sorry for your loss. May you and the girls find comfort in each other during this time."
"We got the phone call tonight, from Penny, telling us that George had passed. First I want to extend our condolences to George's family over your loss. May your various faiths give you confort. My loss, is the loss of a friend with whom I had lost contact. George witnessed my signiture and I his, as we joined IBM in Jan 1965. We were both fresh out of the Army, his service as stated, me from Nam. For a few years we worked in same department and shifts. We even rented a home from Penny's parents during the winter months. In today's terminology you could say we were together 24 and 7. I stood up with George and Penny at one of their weddings and they attended our wedding. Time and things changed, I moved to Fishkill with IBM and eventually so did George and Penny. Then children came for all of us and lives got busy. Eventually in '76 I moved my family to Burlington, VT. George and I stayed in contact with one another after the move but the time between contacts became longer and longer. As I best remember my last contact with George was in early to mid 1990's. All that being said I would like to say I mourn the loss of this long time old friend. I remember in Aug of 1965 it was George who drove me from Kingston to Schenectady to be with my then girlfriend (now wife) because her mom had died suddenly and she had my car and couldn't meet me at the end of our shift. George had a foot locker of silver. Yes, silver coins. Every payday he would get his pay check in coins and sort the silver out. I think later in life he used those silver coins for the down payment on his and Penny's first home. I'm sad for not having seen him for years but happy for these shared memories plus many more. He certainly was my friend during the time our paths crossed in this life. "
"Penny and family, Sorry for your loss,my memories of George is when I was young and was working for Penny,he was always quick with a story.Istill remember one, but not one we should share at this time.George was always nice to me,I'm sure this will be a great loss for his family.By prayers and thoughts are with you Pen and your family. Love Linda"
"Dear Amanda, Alannah, and Arianna, My dear girls, sending hugs from Miami, I love you all very much. Remember the good things about your Pepa, I am sure he loved you all very much."
"My first experience with 3-way calling was with Alyssha and her dad, George, whom I was not privileged enough to meet in person. My love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. "
"I am deeply sorry to hear of George's death. I just spoke with him on March 8 about our 50th reunion. He was fun to talk to and I was hoping to see him at the reunion. Blessings and peace to the family."
"Allyssa, thinking and praying for you and your family today. Love denice"
"Dear Cheryl, I wanted to convey my sympathy during this sad time. I hope that all your good times and memories will bring you comfort and by sharing those good memories with family and friends will keep him alive forever. Now something interesting I must share...although I didn't know your brother, I certainly knew Penny because of course I frequented her Mom and Dad's business along with my parents. I remember always speaking with her and Nikki and then they moved away. Dr. Greene, podiatrist in Kingston, was a friend to the Steel's always kept me informed as to how they were doing till he gave his practice up so my high school chum what a small world it is. I ask you to convey my condolences to Penny and her family as well although with the amount of people that crossed her path, I am sure she will not remember me. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your high school & IBM Chum, Concetta M. (Cookie) DiTolla Chandler"
"I only met you once and I surmised that you were a nice and kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with Penny and Alyssha. "
"George was dearly loved by Penny and he will be sorely missed. My sympathy to the entire family."
"George, even though the years have come and gone, you're still the best friend I ever had."
"Cheryl my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer Gardner (mac spinning)"
"Cheryl, Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We know George experienced a great deal of suffering since he was diagnosed with cancer. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing that he is no longer in any pain. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, John & Donna Cerami"
"I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you!!"
"Dear Alyssha, I know that we have not been close in distance, but you have always been close to my heart since the day you were born, I remember your Dad holding you like you were the most precious gift. I know he loved you very much. Keep the good memories. My love to you always. "
"Dear Cheryl, our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. I enjoyed George when he worked for me at IBM in Fishkill. God Bless. Jo Ann Graziosi and Laurie Sloan "
"To Penny my Dearest & Forever Friend. George has been part of my life through you. Your love was always shining and heartfelt, you were always there for him. Our memories keep the ones we love alive, their souls never leave us. I love you always. "