Carmen F. Matthias
Age 78 | Manchester Township, NJ
Carmen F. Matthias, 78, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Jersey City and raised in North Bergen, NJ, Carmen moved to the Jersey Shore at the age of 33 before settling in Manchester Township. He was a well- liked, respected and hardworking sales representative in the food industry for over 45 years. Carmen’s dedication, and passion for his work left a lasting impression on his colleagues.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan, his son, Robert Matthias, and his three daughters, Deborah Melendez, Tammy Matthias, and Cindy Aldrich. He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren: Johnny, Justin, Michael, and Ryan LaRose; Samantha and RJ Matthias; and Lexi Aldrich, who shared a special bond with her grandfather and was the apple of his eye. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Kadance and Nathan. Stepson, Darren Nicholas, Spouse Christine, and their 2 daughters Lauren Hornak, Husband Nicholas Hornak, Giana Nicholas and great grandchildren, Nicholas and Bella.
A memorial service to celebrate Carmen’s life will be held on November 15, 2024, from 5-7 PM at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave. Lakehurst, NJ.
Carmen will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing personality, humor, diligent work ethic, dedication to help and support others, and his down to earth nature. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, and he will be deeply missed. May he rest in eternal peace.
my deepest sympathy for the family of
Carmen Matthias my thoughts and prayers are with you
i didn’t find out til late in life that Carmen was a half brother my father never new he had a son he died the weekend he got the message i’m sure our father would have loved to meet Carmen, Walter Matthias a proud United States MARINE may Carmen rest in peace
and i know he is in heaven with his father
Linda,
This is beautiful! Him being in Heaven with his father is a beautiful thing 🤍
Pa, no one will ever love me the way you always did, and I’ll never love someone the way I love you. Thank you for being my biggest supporter in everything, a second dad to me, and for finding a special place in my heart. That spot belongs to you forever. I’m going to make you proud…you with every piece of me. Now go party it up in heaven; I’m sure God heard your potty mouth coming from miles away!!
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My deepest condolences.
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