Robert Matuszewski Sr.

Robert “Bob” Paul Matuszewski Sr. of Goshen entered into rest on Sunday, May 19, 2019, with his family by his side at the Valley View Center after an 11 year battle with the Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was 80 years old.
The son of Edward and Antoinette Sanok Matuszewski, he was born on June 2, 1938, in Warwick.
Bob was a retired Shortline Bus driver. After retirement, he was asked to drive for the Goshen school bus system because of his impeccable driving record while working for Shortline.
He also worked at the family business Quaker Creek Store.
Bob was also a U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society, Goshen Knights of Columbus, PLAV Post 16 Pine Island, TWU of America Local 225 Board of Directors and Excelsior Sportsman’s Club.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Barbara Sobkowiak Matuszewski; his son Robert Matuszewski Jr. (Diane) and their children Jessica Verblaauw (Craig) and their son Mason, Robert Matuszewski III (Paige), and Matthew Matuszewski (Emma); daughter Jacqueline Matuszewski (John Smith); daughter Vivian Matuszewski (Ed); son John Matuszewski (Candy) and their children Amber Matuszewski (Dylan), Kristen Matuszewski and Jaycee Matuszewski; sister Dorothy Myers (Frank); brother Fred Matuszewski (Linda); sister Adele Hicks (Bob); and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased his son Stanley Edward Matuszewski.
The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Valley View, especially the Angels on Grand Avenue who took care of Bob for five years, John Sanok and lucky lottery winner Ed Noger Jr.
Legion services were held May 21 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, N.Y.
Visitation was held May 21 and May 22 at the funeral home as well.
A Funeral Mass will be held May 22 at St. Joseph’s Church 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida.
Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church or St. Stanislaus Church 14 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 – 1905.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home.
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