Richard Matthias

RICHARD MATTHIAS, age 73; beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Krawczyk) for 49 years; loving father of Bruce (Beth) and Michelle Prida (Tim); dear grandfather of Alyssa, Jenna, Sara and Dylan Glavasevic; dear brother of Robert; dear uncle and friend of many. Rich was a longtime drummer in the polka band, “The Sociables”, played “Huffer Puffer” baseball in Parma and was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 33. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wednesday, December 30 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), TUESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.