Raymond M. Matis

October 16, 1957 - November 16, 2014

Raymond M. Matis, 57, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 16, 2014 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Somerville, NJ the son of Dolores and the late Andrew Matis. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Manville, NJ. He was a truck driver for Shady Hollow Farm in Whitehouse Station, NJ for the past 25 years. Raymond dedicated many years of service to the Manville Community as a Fireman for the Manville Fire Department (Firehouse #1). He cared greatly about his family, friends and community. He also served as a past president of Firehouse #1 for many years and most recently he was the treasurer. He was an avid golfer, San Francisco 49ers football fan and NASCAR fan. Raymond enjoyed his many trips to Florida over the years. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and great-uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Raymond was predeceased by his father Andrew Matis in 2008. He is survived by his loving mother Dolores Matis of Manville, NJ and by his dear brother Stephen A. Matis and his wife Luba of Flemington, NJ. He is also survived by his cherished nephews Stephen Matis and his wife Krista of Flemington, NJ, Craig Matis and his wife Janine of Point Pleasant, NJ and Alex Matis of Flemington, NJ and by his two great-nephews Mason Matis and Evan Matis. The viewing will be on Sunday November 23, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ. (908)575-8512. Visitation will also take place on Monday November 24, 2014 from 9 AM to 10 AM and will be followed by a 10 AM Funeral Service at the Funeral Home conducted by Father Gregory from St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ. For additional information please visit our website at www.ketusky.com.