Michael Anthony Matala-62 and Cynthia J. (Warner) Matala-58

Cynthia J. Warner Matala

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our mother who died at the age of 58 on July 5th.  We'd like to thank the Doctors and Staff at Albany Medical Center for all their efforts and compassion.  Our mom will be deeply missed - and we pray she hears our prayers and feels the love we have for her.  We were blessed to have her love and her spirited ways as long as we did.  Her love of animals, flowers, cooking and nature will never be forgotten.  She leaves behind daughters Hayley Metzger, Jamie Young and Kerri Young, son Anthony Repp her mother Rose Warner and father Charles Warner, sister Nancy and brother Mark.  She also was a beloved grandmother to Tierney Violet Bailey and Sophia Metzger.  She was an incredibly strong woman who will never be forgotten.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-7 on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 State Route 40, Schaghticoke. Memorial service will be conducted at 11am on Friday at the church.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 Michael Anthony Matala of Route 40 passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was 62.

Born in Troy on February 10, 1951, son of the late John Matala and Madelyn (Thompson) Matala.

Mr. Matala is a veteran of the U. S. Army. For most of his career he worked as a logger with his father.  He also worked construction and drove truck for Warren W. Fane, Inc. A member of the Round Mountain Rod and Gun Club, he enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He loved his camp and built his home on the same property. On October 22, 2005, that's where he married Cynthia (Warner) Matala.

Survivors include his children, John (Nicole) Matala of Cambridge, Jeremy (Christine) Matala of Schaghticoke, Holly K. Matala-Cipperley of Eflan, NC and Michael J. Matala of Johnsonville.  He was known as Papa Tractor by his grandchildren Kyle Kenneth and Logan Michael Cipperley, Kiera Noelle and Hunter Christian Matala, John Michael and Abel Jacob Matala, and Tierney Violet Bailey.  He is also survived by his siblings Linda Burke of Mechanicsville, MD and Christine (Bill) Neilson of Stillwater.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-7 on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 State Route 40, Schaghticoke. Memorial service will be conducted at11am on Friday at the church.

Kindly consider memorials to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, the Melrose Fire Department or The Animal Support Project, Inc.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com